Manager of Financial Reporting

As a member of the company’s Accounting team, the Manager of Financial Reporting is responsible for the day to day operations of the financial reporting function for all CoreSite and related entities. This position will oversee all aspects of internal and external financial reporting including but not limited to the following: preparation of all reporting deliverables to external and internal parties, daily management of financial reporting staff, review of corporate monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of month-end close deadlines, assistance on quarterly and annual audits, establishment of accounting policies/procedures and maintaining and adhering to Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 (SOX) business processes and internal controls over financial reporting.

This is a fast-paced, highly visible role that requires a strong work ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude. In order to be successful, this person must have the ability to manage highly confidential information and interact with all levels of management throughout the Company.

Duties

• Responsible for directing and coordinating the work of financial reporting staff in addition to all aspects of people management for direct reports.
• Review and oversee the preparation and presentation of the monthly and quarterly internal reporting packages to the Senior Leadership Team. This report includes financial statement variance analysis, actual vs. forecast analysis, operational metrics analysis, and other detailed reports included in the presentation.
• Prepare financial statements and related disclosures for external parties in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and/or review supporting schedules for quarterly reviews and annual audits and external filings, as needed.
• Manage the corporate entity monthly close process including review of monthly journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial close deliverables.
• Comprehensive understanding of accounting aspects of real estate properties managed by CoreSite.
• Ensure business processes and internal controls over financial reporting are appropriately designed and operating effectively to maintain compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404.
• Research technical accounting issues and document findings in technical memos as needed.
• Assist other accounting functions as needed.
• Promote and demonstrate the behaviors consistent with CoreSite’s culture and values.
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting and Sarbanes-Oxley. 
• Experience with internal and external financial reporting and monthly close processes.
• Self-starter, flexible, and can work effectively in a fast-paced and detail oriented environment.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team setting that requires a highly accurate and timely work product.
• Excellent listening, written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Exhibits a strong work ethic and accountability to deadlines.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards (or other ERP systems) and Hyperion Essbase is a plus.
• High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc.).
• Duties require broad conceptual judgment, initiative, and ability to deal with complex accounting issues.

Education/Experience:

• BA/BS or Masters Degree in Accounting. 
• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting.
• CPA required.
• Minimum of seven (7) years work experience in Accounting, with at least two years experience managing people.
• Experience with financial statement preparation.
• Experience in telecom and/or real estate industry is valuable

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop or kneel; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

The employee must also be able to work on-site at minimum two days a week (Tuesday and Wednesday), as well as additional days when needed.

 Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary between $120,000 and 130,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual bonus and equity, based upon individual and company performance.

Posting Timeline: This position is expected to be open for applications through May 28, 2024

Benefits

Not only does CoreSite have a fun, team-focused work environment, but we also offer great benefits to all employees regularly scheduled to work more than 20 hours a week!

• First-day medical insurance through Cigna with generous premium cost coverage
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental
• Vision insurance through VSP
• Telemedicine through MDLive for Cigna
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) plans and health saving account (HSA) plans
• Life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance fully paid by the company
• Voluntary coverage benefits for supplemental life, critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance
• First-day eligibility for 401(k) savings plan through Fidelity, which includes an attractive matching company contribution
• Discretionary annual bonus and equity incentive plan
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 15 percent discount 
• 16 days of paid time off (PTO)
• 11 paid company holidays and additional floating holidays
• School visitation and elder care paid time off
• Parental leave, adoption and surrogacy benefits, and family planning/fertility support
• Wellness reimbursement program & wellness incentive program
• Free parking or a company contribution toward a public transit pass
• Education reimbursement and student loan debt assistance program
• Employee assistance program, childcare resources, and personal finance management support
• Pet insurance

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