Manages an accounting department. Oversees preparation of standard and specialized financial reports (e.g., balance sheets, income statements, and monthly closing reports) according to Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements. Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries into accounts, such as general ledger accounts, and document business transactions. Analyzes and reviews internal and external reporting. Establishes, maintains, and coordinates the implementation of accounting and accounting control procedures in accordance with internal control framework. Specializes in various accounting functions. Resolves issues and contributes to the business unit/area development. Specializes in SEC accounting. Manages the work efforts of supervisors and/or individual contributors with responsibility for hiring, firing, performance appraisals, and pay reviews. Leads accounting research, worldwide consolidation and financial reporting.

Careel Level Summary
• Provides leadership to managers and professional staff
• Is accountable for the performance and results of multiple related teams
• Develops functional area plans, including business, production and/or organizational priorities
• Decisions are guided by resource availability and organizational objectives

Critical Competencies
• Excellence: Exceeds expectations by consistently demonstrating accountability, discipline, high performance, and a proven track record of exceptional results.
• Customer-driven: Prioritizes customer needs and satisfaction through collaborative and proactive problem-solving, and an unwavering commitment to customer success.
• Expertise: Possesses deep understanding of customer needs and continually grows and enhances skills to provide customer-focused solutions.
• Agility: Quickly adapts and responds to dynamic customer needs and expectations through innovative solutions.
• Compassion: Cultivates a positive and supportive environment to effectively work together towards a common goal, fostering trust within Rackspace and with external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities
• Responsible for managing the daily activities related to an accounting team in accordance with GAAP. Ensures the overall integrity of the accounting process. Maintains up-to-date documented policies and procedures. Prepares the consolidated financial statements. Provides annual PBC's in preparation of the external audit. Prepares and/or reviews financial statements variance analysis. Responsible for maintaining and/or operating an effective internal control environment in conformance with company compliance requirements.

Knowledge
• Intermediate knowledge of all finance, financial planning, accounting, and tax areas of a business
• Intermediate knowledge of GAAP, SEC and Tax reporting requirements
• Intermediate knowledge of federal and state financial regulations

Skills
• Accounting Skills
• Data Analysis
• Financial Analysis
• Financial Reporting
• MS Excel Skills
• MS Power BI Skills
• Presentation Building
• SQL Database Skills

Education
• High School Diploma or regional equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree required, preferably in field related to role. At the manager's discretion, additional relevant experience may substitute degree requirement

Certifications
• CPA or equivalent preferred

Experience
• 8 - 10 years of relevant work experience required
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in direct people management required

Disclaimer

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this job.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The compensation range for this position ranges from $132,149.00/year in our lowest geographic market up to 193,856.30 USD/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of annual bonus or incentives, equity awards and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). Learn more about benefits at Rackspace.