Digital Realty

Senior Manager, Accounting

Digital Realty • $120K — $150K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree a plus.
  • Active CPA certification required.
  • 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including minimum 5 years in corporate accounting with leadership responsibility.
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
  • Prior experience in a large, publicly traded company preferred; specific industry expertise in recurring-revenue sectors is highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to lead teams through hands-on execution and strategic oversight.
  • Strong communication skills to articulate complex accounting matters to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Manage day-to-day activities of the corporate accounting team.
  • Ensure integrity of financial statements through analytical review and reconciliations.
  • Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Serve as primary escalation point for complex corporate accounting matters.
  • Lead executive-level financial analysis and insights on company performance.
  • Identify and mitigate accounting-related financial and compliance risks.
  • Oversee internal and external audit engagements for areas of responsibility.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring.
  • Collaboration in a high-performance culture.
  • Involvement in finance transformation initiatives.
  • Participation in cross-functional projects to drive insights and improvements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Title: Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting

Location: Dallas, Texas

Your role

As the Senior Manager, Corporate Accounting, you will be a strategic and hands-on accounting leader responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of corporate accounting functions. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Corporate Accounting, this role ensures the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly close processes while driving operational efficiencies through automation, process improvements, and strong internal controls. The ideal candidate possesses a high level of attention to detail, technical accounting expertise, and strong cross-functional collaboration, particularly in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

What you'll do
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of the corporate accounting team.
  • Ensure integrity of financial statements through timely analytical review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
  • Maintain compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies.
  • Serve as the primary escalation point for high-risk, complex corporate accounting matters, including the review and approval of judgmental journal entries, estimates, and complex reconciliations.
  • Lead executive-level financial analysis and insights related to company performance, and operational drivers, including the development and presentation of KPIs to accounting and finance leadership.
  • Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate accounting-related financial and compliance risks, ensuring timely escalation, clear recommendations, and partnership with leadership on resolution strategies.
  • Oversee and lead internal and external audit engagements for areas of responsibility, including audit strategy, issue resolution, and communication with auditors and senior stakeholders.
  • Drive finance transformation initiatives, including automation, system enhancements, and reporting modernization, in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders to improve scalability, accuracy, and insight.
  • Ensure data integrity and governance across subledgers and ERP platforms; partner with IT and systems teams to resolve root-cause issues and strengthen system controls.
  • Build, develop, and mentor high-performing teams, fostering a collaborative, accountability-driven culture and providing technical guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.
  • Act as a trusted strategic advisor and cross-functional leader, partnering with the CAO organization and functions as a steward of accounting excellence, process optimization, and global standardization.


What you'll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree a plus.
  • Active CPA certification required.
  • 8-12+ years of progressive accounting experience in complex, high-growth or matrixed environments, including a minimum of 5 years in corporate accounting with increasing leadership responsibility.
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and experience operating within a public company control environment.
  • Prior experience in a large, publicly traded company strongly preferred; experience in data centers, telecom, SaaS, real estate, or other recurring-revenue industries highly desirable.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop teams through both hands-on execution and strategic oversight, including the ability to flex between high-level review and detailed problem-solving as needed.
  • Strong executive communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate complex accounting matters and recommendations to senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Advanced experience with accounting systems, ERPs, and close tools (e.g., Blackline, Yardi, Oracle, SAP, or similar), with strong Excel and data analytics capabilities and comfort working with large data sets and complex contracts.
  • Experience leading or playing a key role in accounting system implementations, process transformations, or automation initiatives strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and drive outcomes in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and deadline-driven, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
  • Proactive, self-directed leader with the ability to think strategically, adapt quickly, and continuously improve processes and team effectiveness.
  • Collaborative, inclusive leader who contributes positively to team culture and thrives in a high-performance, growth-oriented environment.

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty Careers

Joining Digital Realty means becoming part of a dedicated team of professionals who are at the forefront of innovation in the data center industry. Digital Realty, a leading global provider of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions, offers a variety of job opportunities that cater to a range of skills and experiences.

Explore Job Opportunities

Digital Realty is actively hiring and offers a plethora of positions that cater to both seasoned professionals and those at the beginning of their career journey. The company is committed to fostering a culture of growth and leadership, making it an ideal environment for ambitious individuals looking to advance their careers.

Internship Programs

For those just starting out, Digital Realty’s internship programs provide a robust platform for gaining industry experience and networking with experts. Internships are designed to transform academic knowledge into professional practice, while interns work on projects that drive real business results.

Professional Growth and Development

Digital Realty believes in the continuous professional development of its team members. The company supports career advancement through comprehensive leadership and diversity training programs that are designed to enhance skills and foster an inclusive workplace.

Benefits and Culture

The benefits at Digital Realty go beyond standard employment perks. Team members enjoy competitive benefits packages that support both their professional and personal lives. Moreover, Digital Realty is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive culture where every team member feels valued and motivated.

Innovation and Leadership

At the intersection of technology and real estate, Digital Realty stands as a leader in its field. The company encourages innovation and thought leadership, which permeates every project and initiative. Team members are encouraged to think creatively and push boundaries, which is integral to the company’s success and industry leadership.

Applying for a Position

To apply for a position at Digital Realty, candidates should prepare their resume to highlight relevant experience and skills. The interview process is designed to assess not only professional qualifications but also a candidate's fit within Digital Realty’s unique culture. Interested candidates can explore available positions and submit their applications through the Digital Realty Jobs portal.

Stay Connected

Keep up to date with the latest from Digital Realty by following their careers blog. Here, one can find career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights that can be immediately applied. Digital Realty also offers personalized job alert emails, ensuring that potential candidates do not miss out on exciting and rewarding opportunities.

Join the Digital Realty Team

Search open positions that match your skills and interests. Digital Realty looks for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. Explore how far your ambition can take you within a company that prides itself on being a global leader in data center solutions.

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Industry
Real Estate & Construction
* Ladders Estimates

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