T-Mobile

Director, Accounting - Lease & Fixed Assets (Project to Retire)

T-Mobile$167K — $226K *
Legal & Accounting
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • 7+ years of people management experience with proven leadership in coaching and process improvement.
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's preferred.
  • CPA certification preferred.
  • Experience in compliance with GAAP and IFRS standards.

Responsibilities

  • Drive financial reporting for fixed asset and lease accounting.
  • Ensure timely and accurate monthly accounting close processes.
  • Develop and apply accounting estimates and accruals with sound judgment.
  • Maintain compliance with internal accounting policies and external standards.
  • Establish effective internal controls in line with SOX requirements.
  • Implement and communicate new accounting policies to internal stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with operational teams on financial impacts of business changes.
  • Lead and develop a diverse team of professional accountants.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) with company matching and employee stock grants.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays, totaling about 4 weeks annually for full-time employees.
  • Tuition assistance and educational resources including college coaching.
  • Family support benefits including childcare subsidies and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description


Job Overview
This is a key leadership position within the Magenta Service Center (MSC), reporting to the Sr. Director, Record to Report (RTR) and Project to Retire (PTR). The Project to Retire (PTR) - Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting teams are 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 for internal management, for tax compliance and Parent Company reporting requirements. These teams also have 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.

Director of Accounting- PTR is responsible for managing multiple teams that account for the financial results from Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting. The Fixed Asset and Lease Accounting teams are responsible for all financial records from a variety of system platforms, including Fixed Asset and Lease Subledgers, related expenses and balance sheet reconciliations. This position provides critical Accounting leadership on enterprise-wide projects related to new Fixed Asset and Lease acquisitions.

Un-carrier® Responsibilities
  • Accounting and process leadership related to the reporting of financial results for fixed asset and lease accounting.
  • 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 judgment 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. Communicate 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.


The Experience You'll Bring
  • Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in accounting.
  • 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; Master's degree preferred.
  • CPA preferred.


  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States


Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): No

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $167,500 - $226,600

Corporate Bonus Target: 25%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as qualifications and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year.

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - 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, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
Learn more about T-Mobile
Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
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