Record to Report - Director, Accounting, T-Mobile

T-Mobile

Location:

United States, Overland Park

Category:

Finance

Contract Type:

Employment contract

Salary:

159500.00 - 215700.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

This is a key leadership position within the Magenta Service Center (MSC), reporting to the Senior Director, Record to Report (RTR) and Project to Retire (PTR). The MSC’s Record to Report team is responsible for preparation and maintenance of accounting records, monthly accounting close activities and accounting variance analysis. Ensuring that our books are closed timely and accurately in compliance with our accounting policies, that accounting estimates are appropriate given the risks and uncertainties involved, and that our accounting records contain the information necessary to meet our reporting requirements to internal management, for tax compliance and T-Mobile/Deutsche Telekom reporting requirements. This team also has responsibility for the development, modification, and maintenance of internal controls within these accounting processes to ensure the accuracy and objectivity of our financial records including SOX requirements. The Record to Report - Director of Accounting is responsible for managing multiple teams that account for the financial results of the Company.

Job Responsibility:

Accounting and process leadership related to RTR Accounting operations and the reporting of financial results of the Company
Ensure that monthly accounting close deadlines are met consistently and that financial results accurately reflect any changes in operations
Communicate financial results with key internal customer groups
Ensure that appropriate judgement is applied in developing accounting estimates and accruals
Maintain accounting practices that are in compliance with established accounting policies, GAAP and IFRS requirements
Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively in accordance with SOX and industry best practices
Key leadership role in implementation of new/modified accounting policies to ensure they are efficient and effective for accounting processes and operational/transaction processing
Communicating rationale and impact to affected internal customers
Effective partnering with operational teams to understand business, system or process changes that will affect financial results or internal controls
Participate in cross-functional and company-wide initiatives to ensure accounting requirements and financial impacts are identified
Hire, coach, train and lead a high caliber and diverse team of professional accountants and accounting management
Lead efforts to ensure the workplace environment supports a highly motivated and effective workforce focused on continuous improvement and best practices
Develop department budget and staffing plans and quarterly / annual objectives

Requirements:

Minimum of 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance
Minimum of 7+ years of people management experience with a proven record of successfully leading and coaching as well as driving process improvement
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Shared Service Center experience
Public accounting or public company experience
CPA or Chartered Accountant
Communications, technology, or retail industry experience
Possess a strong understanding of accounting theory, current accounting issues, accounting systems, and internal controls
Demonstrated ability to make fact-based decisions, and recommendations
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities while meeting set deadlines for team deliverables
Demonstrated ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
Effectively collaborates and communicates with all levels of organization and cross-functional business partners
Experience in successful partnership and negotiations with systems teams on delivering system solutions and reporting enhancements
Experience with ERP systems and related reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, Blackline)
Understanding of large-scale data mining and reporting tools (e.g., PowerBI, SQL, Alteryx)
At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States

Nice to have:

Shared Service Center experience
Public accounting or public company experience
CPA or Chartered Accountant
Communications, technology, or retail industry experience

What we offer:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Employee stock grants
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid time off
Up to 12 paid holidays
Paid parental and family leave
Family building benefits
Back-up care
Enhanced family support
Childcare subsidy
Tuition assistance
College coaching
Short- and long-term disability
Voluntary AD&D coverage
Voluntary accident coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Voluntary disability insurance
Voluntary long-term care insurance
Mobile service & home internet discounts
Pet insurance
Access to commuter and transit programs

Additional Information:

Job Posted:

April 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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