Senior Financial Reporting Analyst

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QTS Data Centers is seeking a Senior Financial Reporting Analyst to work from our Overland Park, KS Headquarters location. Quality Technology Services (QTS) is a leading provider of data center solutions across a diverse footprint spanning more than 9 million square feet of QTS Mega Data Centers throughout North America and Europe. QTS is a Blackstone REIT Portfolio company.

SUMMARY

The Senior Financial Reporting Analyst prepares and distributes internal reporting packages, performs financial analysis, and identifies continuous improvement opportunities within the reporting process. The role involves automating processes, developing data management best practices, and collaborating across departments to achieve strategic objectives.  This position reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Financial Reporting.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in preparation and timely distribution of monthly internal reporting packages, including compilation and reporting on various performance metrics. Performance metrics are focused heavily on non-GAAP metrics including, but not limited to, variations of net operating income, adjusted EBITDA, and revenue and leasing data (e.g. cumulative contracted revenue, new business booked, revenue backlog, or revenue loss reporting).

• Support ad-hoc financial reporting and analysis requests as needed.

• Partnering with Blackstone to develop new and/or modified financial reporting outputs.

• Leverage systems, programs, and platforms (Workday, Salesforce, Tableau, Excel) to automate manual processes and develop new, efficient reporting workflows.

• Contribute to process documentation and development of data management best practices to be utilized within the financial reporting team.

• Develop and maintain clean and organized data sets to facilitate financial analytics.

• Use accounting concepts, experience, and analytical skills to resolve issues in creative and effective ways.

• Participate and actively engage/collaborate with other teams within QTS on strategic initiatives which require reporting and/or analytic support.

• Maintain effective controls over financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported financial information.

• Effective communication and explanation of financial metrics to various groups within the organization (e.g. accounting, strategic planning & investments, capital markets, asset management, budgeting, etc.)

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• Three or more years of relevant experience in data analytics, financial reporting, accounting, or financial analysis.

• Advanced proficiency in Excel (mastery of formulas and functions, VBA, Power Query).

• Experience in interpreting and analyzing large data sets.

• Experience integrating fragmented data sources into cohesive datasets.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

• Certifications or training related to business analytics, SQL, Python, or Tableau.

• Experience with MS Power Platform tools, Salesforce, Workday, or Adaptive.

• Experience using business analysis and data visualization tools beyond Excel (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion, Snowflake, SQL, Python).

• Progressive experience in contributing to continuous improvement projects with measurable results, while leveraging technology to increase efficiency, enhance workflow fidelity, and reduce cycle times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong analytical/technical skills with experience analyzing and interpreting financial data.

• Working knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) rules & regulations.

• Ability to assess workflow strengths and weaknesses, drive proactive improvements, and foster peer skill development.

• Detail-oriented: prepares accurate and timely work product.

• Professional agility to adapt to changing team needs and priorities.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Sound organizational skills necessary to prioritize multiple projects of varying duration and ad-hoc requests.

• Ability to take initiative, ask for and offer help when needed, and work independently without being prompted.

• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work extended hours as needed.

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.

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