Available in Overland Park, KS or Frisco, TX Headquarters locations in a Hybrid work environment. Multiple openings across the organization. #ln-hybrid
Do you want to take part in T-Mobile's latest innovation and work on a world class team that designs processes and system solutions for T-Mobile's new products and business initiatives? Are you passionate about problem solving and collaborating in a dynamic environment? Are you with us?
The Accounting Manager, Projects, is a key position within the Corporate Controller's organization, responsible for assessing and managing enterprise projects and business initiatives that impact T-Mobile's Accounting and financial reporting processes. This role reports to the Manager, Accounting Program Office, as an individual contributor. The Accounting Manager, Projects, will be responsible for representing accounting on enterprise projects through the project lifecycle, including assessments, business requirements, operational impacts and solution, system design, testing and launch approvals. This position partners closely with T-Mobile's Marketing, Technology, FP&A, Legal, Tax and other Accounting teams, and has significant interaction across finance leadership. Additionally, this role will serve as a resource for managing team-wide initiatives, process improvements, and accounting projects governance activities.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in technical and/or operational accounting, process design and internal controls, project management, and system implementations. To effectively support projects, the candidate will become a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in an area of Revenue Accounting, developing an understanding of transactional flows, financial risks, controls, and corresponding journal entries through the various systems to drive scalable solutions and operational accounting efficiencies. This is a highly dynamic and continuously evolving area of T-Mobile's business; the ideal candidate works well through ambiguity, thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment, and possesses excellent leadership and communication skills.
What you'll do in your role.
What you'll do in your role.
Ensure changes in business operations are accurately captured in the financial results of T-Mobile.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource and SME to business partners and cross-functional enterprise project teams.
Perform technical accounting research, prepare memos, and facilitate discussion with leadership and the Accounting Policy team to reach alignment on accounting treatment.
Manage projects from concept approval to launch including go/no go recommendations to accounting leadership.
Communicate business requirements to project teams and system development teams, ensuring solution design meets accounting requirements.
Ensure adherence to SDLC controls for SOX purposes including appropriate documentation.
Develop/review test plans, communicate with testing team, and review results.
Effectively partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives, drive process improvements, and implement best practices.
Responsible for other duties/projects as assigned.
The experience you'll bring.
The experience you'll bring
Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience, with public accounting or public company experience preferred. Wireless Industry experience also a plus.
Possesses an advanced understanding of accounting theory, current accounting issues, accounting systems and internal controls.
Proven ability to make sound, fact-based decisions and recommendations.
Proven ability to plan and manage multiple projects while meeting set deadlines of team deliverables.
Proven ability to adapt and excel in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
Excellent attention to details.
Effectively collaborates and communicates with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.
Experience in successful partnership and negotiations with IT on delivering system solutions and enhancements.
Understanding of large-scale data mining and project reporting tools (SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, Denodo, Jira, Essbase) is a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA or Chartered Accountant preferred
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At least 18 years of age
Legally authorized to work in the United States
High School Diploma or GED
T-Mobile requires all employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless precluded from doing so by applicable law. The CDC currently defines -fully vaccinated- as two weeks after the second dose for Pfizer and Moderna, and two weeks after the single dose of Johnson & Johnson. T-Mobile will require proof of vaccination prior to successful applicant's first day of work, and will consider requests for exemption from this requirement during the offer phase (1) as a reasonable accommodation for medical reasons or sincerely held religious beliefs where the accommodation would not cause T-Mobile undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others, or (2) for other reasons under applicable law.
Position details
Req ID: 192886BR
Department: Finance
Travel Required: No
