Accounting Manager

Lumen Technologies
$ - $ yearly
United States, Colorado, Denver
Apr 05, 2025
About Lumen Lumen connects the world. We are igniting business growth by connecting people, data and applications - quickly, securely, and effortlessly. Together, we are building a culture and company from the people up - committed to teamwork, trust and transparency. People power progress. We're looking for top-tier talent and offer the flexibility you need to thrive and deliver lasting impact. Join us as we digitally connect the world and shape the future. The Role The Lumen Accounting Manager will lead a team of accountants, ensuring the accuracy of month-end reporting, performing substantial account reconciliations, and participating in process automation initiatives. The Main Responsibilities Lead and manage a team of accountants, guiding them through the successful implementation of SAP S4 Hana and optimizing month-end close processes. Review existing month-end procedures and develop a forward-looking close schedule that aligns with Lumen's core values of Growth Mindset and Teamwork. Drive the Accounting department to enhance journal entry, reconciliation, and reporting KPIs. Create a comprehensive accounting guide that enables team members to quickly and effectively access SAP S4 Hana-related reports, journal entries, and reconciliations. Provide training and development on SAP S4 Hana and other financial reporting tools to meet information requests and month-end close deadlines. Offer periodic support and cross-training to other accounting team members. Communicate effectively with senior leadership on process inconsistencies across accounting departments and foster synergies to eliminate redundant reporting and journal entries. What We Look For in a Candidate Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in accounting or finance. At least 5 years of management experience in a similar role. Proficiency in SAP S4 Hana or equivalent systems. Excellent communication skills, including written, verbal, presentation, and delegation abilities. Strong multitasking skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, constantly changing environment. Excellent time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines imposed by monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles. Proficiency in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerBI, PowerPoint, Planner, and Copilot. Willingness to work overtime as needed, particularly during month-end close and ERP implementation and testing periods. Compensation 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. Location Based Pay Ranges $103,711 - $138,281 in these states: AL AR AZ FL GA IA ID IN KS KY LA ME MO MS MT ND NE NM OH OK PA SC SD TN UT VT WI WV WY $108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO HI MI MN NC NH NV OR RI $114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK CA CT DC DE IL MA MD NJ NY TX VA WA Lumen offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing. We're able to answer any additional questions you may have about our bonus structure (short-term incentives, long-term incentives and/or sales compensation) as you move through the selection process. Learn more about Lumen's: Benefits* Bonus Structure #LI-LM1 Requisition #: 337678 Background Screening If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. For more information on these checks, please refer to the Post Offer section of our FAQ page. Job-related concerns identified during the background screening may disqualify you from the new position or your current role. Background results will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Equal Employment Opportunities 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, gender expression, 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 job responsibilities described above indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to include a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities for this job. Job duties and responsibilities are subject to change based on evolving business needs and conditions. In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Please be advised that Lumen does not require any form of payment from job applicants during the recruitment process. All legitimate job openings will be posted on our official website or communicated through official company email addresses. If you encounter any job offers that request payment in exchange for employment at Lumen, they are not for employment with us, but may relate to another company with a similar name. Application Deadline 04/12/2025