Manager Accounting - Broomfield, CO

Company: Lumen
Location: Broomfield
Posted on: October 16, 2020

Job Description:

About Lumen

Lumen is guided by our belief that humanity is at its best when technology advances the way we live and work. With 450,000 route fiber miles serving customers in more than 60 countries, we deliver the fastest, most secure global platform for applications and data to help businesses, government and communities deliver amazing experiences. Learn more about Lumen’s network, edge cloud, security and communication and collaboration solutions and our purpose to further human progress through technology at news.lumen.com, LinkedIn: /lumentechnologies, Twitter: @lumentechco, Facebook: /lumentechnologies, Instagram: @lumentechnologies and YouTube: /lumentechnologies.

The Role

We have a need for an accounting professional with a strong work ethic and a desire to a lead a fast paced, results driven general ledger accounting team.  This position will oversee the consolidation process and manage a team of accountants, interacting regularly with the other accounting teams, IT, and internal and external auditors.

The Main Responsibilities

•    Oversee a team of professionals in the preparation of consolidated income statements and balance sheets for three SEC registrant companies and for other reporting entities.

•    Oversee the preparation of cash flow statements and related information.

•    Oversee administration of the consolidation system.

•    Work with other accounting teams to understand accounting treatment to ensure elimination entries are appropriate.

•    Work with external auditors to explain accounting treatment and assist with their review of company information.

•    Oversee maintenance and testing of internal controls over financial statements and supporting schedule.

•    Use critical thinking and attention to detail to help ensure financial statements are free from misstatement.

•    Work on complex issues which require input from multiple sources and innovative problem solving.

•    Review financial information included in executive presentations.

•    Assist in the review of SEC filings.

•    Special projects as assigned.

What We Look For in a Candidate

•    Extensive knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles.

•    Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent certification.

•    Minimum of eight to ten years of accounting experience with medium to large companies and/or large accounting firms.

•    Ability to work in complex environment.

•    Excellent analytical skills.

•    Good oral and written communication skills.

•    Ability to work with minimal supervision with a continuous improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

•    Certified Public Accountant.

•    Prior supervisory experience.

•    Public accounting experience.

•    Experience in telecommunications or public utilities industries.

•    Experience with SAP.

•    Experience with consolidation systems.

Requisition #: 228355

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EEO Statement

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of race, color, ancestry, citizenship, national origin, religion, veteran status, disability, genetic characteristic or information, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, family status, pregnancy, or other legally protected status (collectively, “protected statuses”).  We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training.

Disclaimer

The above job definition information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on changing business needs and conditions.

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