Technical Accounting Director

Responsibilities

Business Impact :

Strategic Alignment : Work closely with senior leadership and business unit heads to drive and execute business strategies. Identify objectives and challenges, and translate them into strategies that drive positive financial health and compliance for the entire organization.

Business Relationship Management : Build and nurture strong relationships with business unit leaders, becoming a trusted advisor and advocate for the Organization. Understand segment business needs through financial impact analysis as it relates to current business initiatives and investments.

Decision Making / Problem Solving :

Process Management : Identify and direct process improvements and needed controls within the organization. Specifically, lead select areas within Zayo’s finance system transformation initiative. Contribute to the assessment of the financial viability on new projects, investments, or potential mergers and acquisitions.

Change Management : Direct the resolutions of complex accounting issues such as revenue recognition, lease accounting, and business combinations and in turn develop and implement accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with current industry standards and inform the actions of groups across Zayo.

Governance & Compliance : Develop, lead, and execute strategy for Zayo’s financial reporting function to drive positive financial health and compliance for the organization. Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on the organization. Drive the external quarterly review and annual audit process by partnering with the Company's external audit firm.

Breadth & Complexity :

Accounting Policy SME : Monitor changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on the organization. Serve as the accounting subject matter expert for the cross-functional implementation of new accounting policies, and educate stakeholders of existing policies.

Team Leadership : Provides leadership to the entire accounting function. While this role does not have direct reports, it is responsible for helping the wider accounting organization drive a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement within the department.

Strategic Analysis : Oversight of Technical Accounting workstreams to monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends and variances. In turn, identify efficiencies related to intercompany processes and external debt & equity offerings to support any M&A due diligence.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's in Accounting required; Master’s in Accounting preferred

CPA required

Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in public accounting and / or direct industry experience required

Accounting advisory experience at a public accounting firm a plus

SEC reporting experience a plus

Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting and filing requirements

Experience in the telecommunications industry a plus

Technical accounting skills and ability to research various accounting issues

Knowledge of Oracle, Onestream, Merrill Bridge, or Salesforce a plus

Advanced system skills including MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Strong analytical and organizational skills

Attention to detail and highly effective planning, organizational, analytical, and problem solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including ability to work effectively across the Company’s various business units and locations

Ability to work independently, demonstrate initiative, and exercise judgment in fast paced and changing environment

Ability to effectively set priorities, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and produce quality work while dealing with interruptions.

Base Pay Range : $135,000 - $165,000 USD / annually, commensurate with experience.

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Benefits, Rewards & Wellness

Excellent Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Retirement 401(k) Savings Plan

Fitness membership discounts

Generous paid time off policy including paid parental leave