Manager of Accounting

Lumen • Columbus, OH • 1d ago

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 Manager of Accounting is an individual contributor responsible for reviewing the work of team members without direct supervisory responsibilities. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, the Manager ensures the team is performing all required responsibilities and collaborating across the organization on non-routine projects and ad-hoc work. ?

Location

This is a work from home position within the U.S.

The Main Responsibilities

Manage General Ledger accounting and administrative processes for a fully remote team in a fast-paced environment.

Partner with various professionals across the Accounting, Finance and Information Technology (IT) organizations to ensure accurate accounting records.

Provide quality independent analysis on transactions, ledger balances and financial statements to facilitate an efficient monthly close.

Ensure the General Ledger team is engaging appropriately across the organization with a healthy amount of customer obsession.

Monitor metrics and checklists to measure team and individual performance.

Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations.

Collaborate across the organization to ensure corporate initiatives are successful.

Drive process improvement for your team, as necessary.

Provide quarterly analysis to SEC Reporting and External Auditors.

What We Look For in a Candidate

5-7 years of diverse experience in accounting, finance or related fields.

Actively licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.

1-3 years of experience reviewing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations and financial statements.

1-3 years' experience closing the books in S4/HANA preferred.

Strong knowledge of accounting process, SOX controls and the monthly close cycle.

Working knowledge of US GAAP and general SEC reporting requirements.

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

SAP experience required.

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, and WY.

$108,896 - $145,195 in these states: CO, HI, MI, MN, NC, NH, NV, OR, and RI.

$114,082 - $152,109 in these states: AK, CA, CT, DC, DE, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX, VA, and 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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/benefits-statement)

Bonus Structure

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Requisition #: 338579

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 (https://jobs.lumen.com/global/en/faq) . 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

07/19/2025

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