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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
Lumen has an opening for a senior accounting professional with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and a desire to a lead a fast paced, results driven accounting team. This position will oversee the Network expense accounting process and manage a team of 10-15 accountants, interacting regularly with accounting leadership, FPA, and internal and external auditors.
The Main Responsibilities
• Direct a team of professionals in the Network expense monthly close the books process
• Ownership of the general ledger for Network expense accounts.
• Oversee the preparation and review of variance analysis.
• Approve journal entries, reconciliations, and rollforwards as needed.
• Partner with FP&A to help drive business decisions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for footnotes and MDA in the 10Q and 10K
• Partner with other accounting teams to determine proper accounting treatment for unusual or complex transactions.
• Work with external auditors to explain accounting treatment and assist with their review of the company.
• Oversee maintenance and testing of internal controls.
• 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.
• Assist with tasks related to mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures as applicable.
• Identify and perform special projects
What We Look For in a Candidate
• Extensive knowledge and application of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Minimum of 8 years of total accounting experience with at least three years in a public company with a large ERP system.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience
• Ability to work in a complex environment.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision with a continuous improvement mindset.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified Public Accountant.
• Public accounting experience, Big-4 preferred.
• Experience with SAP
• Experience in technology industry
What to Expect Next
Based on your job application information you may be given the opportunity to complete a video interview immediately after applying. This will include a set of questions for you to record a response to in addition to Game Challenges. Completion of this video interview is a requirement in order to be considered for our open position. Now not a good time? No worries, we will also send you an email with a link to complete the video interview. We strongly recommend that you complete this within 5 days of your application date.
Requisition #: 294975
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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.
Salary Min :
100440
Salary Max :
223680
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
This position is eligible for either short-term incentives or sales compensation. Director and VP positions also are eligible for long-term incentive. To learn more about our bonus structure, you can view additional information here. We’re able to answer any additional questions you may have as you move through the selection process.
As part of our comprehensive benefits package, Lumen offers a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle and other benefits and perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. You can learn more by clicking here.
Note: For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreement provisions.
Salary Min :
100440
Salary Max :
223680
