Accounting Manager, Projects
Do you want to take part in T-Mobile's latest innovation and lead a world class team in the accounting and reporting of T-Mobile's largest Revenue stream? 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 Controller's organization, responsible for the assessing and managing enterprise projects and business initiatives that impact T-Mobile's Accounting and Financial Reporting processes. This role reports to the Sr Manager, Postpaid Service Revenue, as an individual contributor. The Accounting Manager, Projects, will be responsible for representing accounting for enterprise projects, including assessments, business requirements, operational impacts and solution, system design, testing and launch approvals. The position will partner 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 supporting operational close.
The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in technical and/or operational accounting, process design and internal controls, project management, and system implementations. 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.
- At least 18 years of age
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Bachelor's Degree
- T-Mobile requires all employees in this position to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work. The CDC 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 and consider requests for exemption from this requirement during the offer phase 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.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience, with public accounting experience preferred. Wireless Industry experience also preferred.
- 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 partnering successfully with IT on delivering system solutions and enhancements.
- Understanding of large-scale data mining and project reporting tools (SQL, Tableau, Alteryx, Denoto, Jira, Essbase) is a plus.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or Chartered Accountant
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- 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 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.
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