Senior Accountant

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 Department

The Accounting Department is integral to maintaining the financial health and integrity of our organization. Our mission is to provide accurate, timely, and relevant financial information while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the company’s strategic goals. The department manages a broad range of functions, including financial reporting, treasury, forecasting, month-end close activities, financial systems, fixed assets, consolidation and campus-specific financial oversight.

By maintaining the integrity and accuracy of financial data, we enable informed decision-making and uphold ethical standards across all financial activities. We prioritize continuous improvement in processes and systems to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Our collaborative approach ensures we work closely with other departments, providing financial insights and support to drive the company’s strategic objectives.

Position Overview

This role will be based in: Denver, CO and is in alignment with our flexible work policy. (3 days on site required, 2 days flexible).

Vantage is looking for an autonomous, detail-oriented, high-performing Senior Accountant to work with our Finance team to ensure financial reporting accuracy and contribute to an effective internal control environment. You will play a critical role in the monthly close process by driving the preparation of support for certain journal entries and reconciliations.

You will have opportunities to work with the global finance team and support cross departmental function through helping design global allocation processes. You will assist in financial reporting activities, including preparation of monthly and quarterly internal financial reporting. You will also assist in non-routine projects as they arise.

Essential Job Functions

Monthly Close Procedures:

• Prepare and post journal entries and account reconciliations, with a focus on labor-related accruals, allocations, and capitalization.

Global Allocations and Process Improvement:

• Assist in the design and continuous improvement of the global allocations process, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to the process documentation and creation of internal controls and accounting policies as the company grows.

Expense Management:

• Oversee the recording of expense reimbursements, ensuring accurate classification of departmental expenses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure expense allocations are properly recorded and reported.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare monthly internal financial reporting information, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and annual audited financial statements and footnotes.

Audit Support:

• Assist in preparing, coordinating and providing year-end audit documentation to both internal and external auditors.
• Reconcile certain balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Support coordination with external auditors and internal auditors.

Process Documentation and Automation:

• Contribute to writing process and policy documentation as needed, supporting the continuous improvement of financial operations.
• Assist in implementing process improvements, including monthly close automation and global allocation enhancements.

Non-Routine Projects:

• Participate in non-routine projects such as real estate and business acquisitions, debt financing transactions, and other special projects as needed.

Additional Duties:

• Handle additional duties as assigned by Management.

Job Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• 2+ years at a major public accounting firm or 4 or more years of experience in an accounting role required
• Real estate industry experience is preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Good understanding of GAAP required.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to collaborate with individuals across the organization and “roll-up one’s sleeves” to accomplish all necessary tasks.
• Experience with SOX preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Yardi preferred but not required.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
• Travel required is expected to be up to 5% but may increase over time as the business evolves.

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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.