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Who We Are:

It's pretty exciting, to find yourself standing in a pivotal moment in time. It’s even more exciting to be out front leading it. At QTS, our world-class data centers are supporting our customers most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation.

As AI and cloud drive the demand for increased speed, capacity and capability, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader, committed to connecting the world for good. Driven by purpose and fueled by a spirit of innovation, QTS designs, builds and operates some of the world’s most advanced, forward-thinking data centers. **QTS is a portfolio company of Blackstone.**

QTS is **Powered by People** . People who play a vital role in our company’s culture, innovation and growth. People who are committed to contributing to the communities where we operate and work. People who are knowledgeable, resourceful and mission driven. Together, we do great things.

Who You Are:

We are seeking a dynamic **Senior Financial Reporting Analyst** to work from our **Overland Park, KS office** . This role is primarily responsible for the preparation of QTS’ consolidated financial statement reporting, technical accounting support and debt compliance reporting. This individual will collaborate across departments and with external auditors, gaining broad exposure to the Company’s operations. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting.

What You Will Do:

+ Assist in the preparation of financial statements (both QTS consolidated and stand-alone entities), footnotes, and related disclosures for external reporting purposes, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.

+ Technical accounting research and transaction support.

+ Provide technical accounting guidance to resolve accounting and reporting issues, ensuring proper application of accounting standards.

+ Draft technical accounting memos and maintain other accounting policy documentation.

+ Assist in the preparation of the Company’s debt compliance reporting to ensure all required financial information and covenant calculations are provided accurately and timely to lending institutions

+ Lead preparation of the Company’s share-based compensation expense.

+ Assist in the coordination of annual audit and quarterly review activities of external auditors.

+ Use accounting concepts, reporting experience, and analytical skills to resolve questions/issues in efficient and effective ways.

+ Proactively identify issues and areas for process improvement, including automation, to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

+ Establish and maintain effective controls over financial reporting processes to ensure accuracy and integrity of reported financial information.

+ Support ad hoc financial reporting requests as needed.

What You Will Need to Be Successful:

+ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

+ Three or more years of relevant accounting and/or financial reporting experience

+ Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

+ Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - preferred

+ Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or MBA - preferred

+ Public accounting experience preferred

+ Past experience includes increasingly progressive responsibility at a large company preferred

+ Experience with financial reporting platforms such as Wdesk preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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

+ Experience partnering with a diverse group of stakeholders and managing to results.

+ Strong attention to detail; Conducts critical self-reviews to ensure accurate and timely work product.

+ Strategic thinking capabilities and deep understanding of GAAP and financial processes.

+ Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner across departments with competing priorities.

+ A problem-solving mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement in financial processes, including automation.

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

+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders clearly.

+ Professional agility to adapt to changing priorities and environments.

+ Sound organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

+ Ability to work extended hours as needed.

The Perks (and these are just a few!):

+ Employer Paid Benefits

+ 401K with Employer Match

+ QRest Sabbatical

+ Employee Stock Purchase

+ QTS scholarship for dependents

+ Eagle Club award trip eligibility

+ Paid volunteer days

+ Tuition assistance, parental leave and military leave assistance

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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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.

The "Know Your Rights" Poster is included here:

Know Your Rights (English) (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\_EEOC\_KnowYourRights\_10\_20.pdf)

Know Your Rights (Spanish)

The pay transparency policy is available here:

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster-Formatted (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)

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 [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

It’s exhilarating to find yourself at a pivotal moment in history— and even more so to be leading the way. At QTS Data Centers, we are proud to stand at the forefront of today’s dynamic digital transformation. Our world-class data centers empower our customers’ most strategic growth initiatives, positioning us as a global leader in digital infrastructure.

As AI and cloud technologies fuel the demand for increased speed, capacity, and innovation, QTS has emerged as the global digital infrastructure leader. We are committed to connecting the globe for good. Driven by purpose and a spirit of innovation, we design, build, and operate some of the most advanced data centers worldwide. In addition to our cutting-edge technology, we are dedicated to sustainability, incorporating renewable energy solutions to minimize our environmental footprint and drive meaningful impact. As a proud portfolio company of Blackstone, QTS is uniquely positioned to achieve ambitious growth and innovation goals.

At QTS, we are _Powered by People_ . Our team members are the cornerstone of our culture, innovation, and growth. They are mission-driven, resourceful, and committed to making a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. Together, we’re achieving remarkable things and shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

And we’d like to invite you to join us.

In addition to a variety of benefit packages, QTS goes above and beyond for our employees:

+ Roth and Traditional 401(k) matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Every employee is bonus or commission eligible

+ Generous PTO, Paid Volunteer Days Plus Floating Holidays

+ Stock Purchase Plan (SPP)

+ 11 paid Holidays Annually/Holiday compensation when worked

+ Pet and Legal Insurance

+ Q-Rest Sabbatical Program

+ Q-Anniversary Service Award Program

+ Parental Leave for primary and secondary caregivers

+ Military Benefits Package

+ QTS Charitable Matching Gift Program

+ QTS Scholarship for Employee Dependents

+ QTS Crisis Fund

+ Wellness Program

+ Tuition Reimbursement Program