Director Accounting

qtsdatacenters· LE043 Quality Technology Services, LLC
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📍 Overland Park, KS

About this role

SUMMARY

The Director, Accounting is responsible for the leadership and direction to a team of finance professionals and managers with primary responsibilities for managing the month-end close process for one or more areas of financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and maintaining a robust control environment within the organization. Position requires a candidate with a significant amount of professional agility, a self-starter that quickly and effectively translates organization initiatives to departmental goals in order to achieve desired results.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES, other duties may be assigned.

  • • Develop and maintain financial reporting for various levels of internal management reporting needs
    • Lead responsibility for month-end close processes and variance reporting
    • Assist in financial budgeting and forecasting
    • Provide support for the annual internal and external audits
    • Execute on designed SOX internal controls governing public companies
    • Identify and design effective, efficient controls
    • Responsible for maintaining a high-performing team including mentoring and training staff members and identifying cross-training opportunities
    • Lead other finance managers through example and work ethic to accomplish department development goals
    • Work with team members establish annual goals and strategic objectives
    • Demonstrate agility with competing projects and priorities
    • Lead and nurture a work culture with a positive attitude that promotes open, frequent and dynamic communication among staff, stimulating teamwork to accomplish desired goals and objectives
    • Responsible for supporting management initiatives including process standardization and simplification, financial analysis and research, and reporting
    • Collaborate with other department in accomplishing strategic objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • • BA/BS in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Accounting
    • Seven or more years of experience in the accounting/financial reporting areas
    • Five or more years of supervisory experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • • Four or more years of experience in public accounting at a Big 4 firm
    • Seven or more years of supervisory experience
    • CPA
    • MBA, or graduate finance related degree
    • Workday Financials  experience or other large ERP systems
    • Intermediate understanding of REIT industry
    • Working knowledge of Corporate Tax and accounting for various legal entities

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • • Excellent communicator with executive level managers
    • Experience with delivering high level presentations to company executives
    • A strategic thinker with an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial processes
    • Professional agility
    • Intermediate/advanced Microsoft Excel skills
    • Experience with automated accounting systems
    • Must have the ability to effectively interface with all levels of the organization
    • Demonstrate willingness to partner across internal departments with competing priorities

TOTAL REWARDS

  • This role is also eligible for a competitive benefits package that includes: medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible spending and HSA accounts; paid holidays; paid time off; paid volunteer days; employee assistance program; tuition assistance; parental leave; military leave assistance; QTS scholarship for dependents; wellness program, and other company benefits.
  • This position is Bonus eligible.
  • This job may be eligible for equity.

We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action.  We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings.  We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or discrimination claim.

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QTS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to talentacquisition@qtsdatacenters.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Director Accounting position at qtsdatacenters located?
This Director Accounting role at qtsdatacenters is based in Overland Park, KS. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Director Accounting at qtsdatacenters belong to?
This Director Accounting position is part of the LE043 Quality Technology Services, LLC department at qtsdatacenters. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Director Accounting position at qtsdatacenters?
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When was the Director Accounting job at qtsdatacenters posted?
This Director Accounting position at qtsdatacenters was posted on Jul 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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