Senior Accountant, Technical Accounting & Reporting, NA

About Vantage Data Centers

Vantage is committed to being a workplace of inclusion, equity, respect and acceptance. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another's experience.

Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world's well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises.

Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.

Accounting General Department

Vantage Accounting General is a shared services team responsible for accurately and efficiently recording financial transactions while building positive financial relationships with customers and vendors across North America.

The team coordinates the entry, review, and approval of day-to-day transaction processing in accordance with financial policies and department SLA's.

The team members proactively engage in solving problems through close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders in the development and implementation of continuous process improvements by maximizing the use of our technology resources, and continuing education to improve accounting operational efficiency through assessing, standardizing, and streamlining day-to-day processes.

The team behaves with integrity, synergy, flexibility, respect, and initiative.

Position Overview

Vantage is looking for a detail oriented, autonomous, high performing Senior Accountant with a focus on Technical Accounting and Financial Reporting to work under the direction of the Senior Director, Accounting & Controller and the Technical Accounting Manager to contribute to the evaluation of accounting standards on various transactions as they occur, the preparation of technical accounting analysis and memoranda, the monitoring of new accounting standards for potential impact, and the preparation of quarterly and annual US GAAP financial statements for multiple entities, including the preparation of footnote disclosures.

This position may also be involved with and contribute to the day-to-day accounting activities and the month end close process, on an as needed basis.

This individual will also assist with financial audits and participate in improvement initiatives, as needed. This individual must be able to work both independently and in a team environment, have a good understanding of US GAAP, be able to identify accounting issues requiring analysis, be able to research accounting guidance, and be able to analyze such guidance to reach accounting conclusions.

The ideal candidate will also be well-organized and experienced with working in a fast-paced and complex environment.

This position will be based on-site at our office in Denver, CO. in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Essential Job Functions

Assess technical accounting implications for complex business transactions and prepare written accounting and financial reporting position memos on an as-needed basis for review by management and external auditors

Prepare quarterly and annual US GAAP financial statements, including footnote disclosures

Perform analysis on financial statements to evaluate overall appropriateness of both reported balances and activity

Evaluate new accounting guidance for applicability to the Company's financial statements

Duties

Contribute to non-routine projects such as real estate and business acquisition, debt financing transactions, etc. as needed

Assist in the annual audit process

Evaluate applicability of new accounting literature and prepare technical accounting memos for complex transactions, including debt and M&A transactions

Develop process and accounting policy documentation as needed

Contribute to daily and monthly accounting activities on an as needed basis

Contribute to the determination of proper accounting treatment between capital expenditure and expense classification for contracts, projects, purchase orders, and invoices

Additional duties as assigned by Management

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with relevant experience required

2 or more years at a major public accounting firm or 4 or more years of experience in an accounting role required

CPA license preferred but not required

Data Center, Real Estate, or Construction experience is preferred, but not required

Skilled at identifying and applying technical accounting guidance and building processes for implementation

Knowledge of US GAAP

Proficient with Windows and Office 365

Physical Demands and Special Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle, or feel objects;

reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Additional Information

Salary Range : $90,000 - $100,000 base plus bonus ( this range is based on Colorado market data and may vary in other locations )

This position is eligible for company benefits including but not limited to medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D, short and long-term disability coverage, paid time off, employee assistance, participation in a 401k program that includes company match, and many other additional voluntary benefits.

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including your qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.

We operate with No Ego and No Arrogance. We work to build each other up and support one another, appreciating each other's strengths and respecting each other's weaknesses.

We find joy in our work and each other, actively seeking opportunities to inject fun into what we do. Our hard and efficient work is rewarded with an above market total compensation package.

We offer a comprehensive suite of health and welfare, retirement, and paid leave benefits exceeding local expectations.

Throughout the year, the advantage of being part of the Vantage team is evident with an array of benefits, recognition, training and development, and the knowledge that your contribution adds value to the company and our community.

Don't meet all the requirements? Please still apply if you think you are the right person for the position. We are always keen to speak to people who connect with our mission and values.

Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Vantage Data Centers does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firm agencies. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired;

such resumes will be deemed the sole property of Vantage Data Centers.