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Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of 1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world's GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company's global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today's warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.

Job Title: Manager, Technical Accounting

Company:

Prologis

Manager, Technical Accounting - Denver

A day in the life

As the Manager, Technical Accounting, you will be responsible for assisting the global accounting department and senior management with researching and documenting the accounting for new or proposed transactions and changes in accounting literature, as well as addressing technical accounting questions from other corporate departments and global accounting teams. The individual in this role is responsible for creating and updating global accounting policies as well as educating various groups throughout the Company about the potential accounting impacts of policies and transactions. Additionally, this role is responsible for the preparation and review of key financial information and disclosures for Prologis reporting in the quarterly earnings release and quarterly/annual financial statements (10-Q/10-K). Your role will involve significant collaboration and coordination across numerous departments within a multi-billion dollar global company and we are seeking someone with cus tomer service mindset and a desire to learn.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform technical accounting research, form a conclusion and formally document in memos for senior management. Present conclusions and coordinate with external auditors on certain accounting conclusions.
• Prepare, analyze and review key financial information and disclosures for certain financial statement areas, such as derivatives, for Prologis reporting in the quarterly earnings release and quarterly/annual financial statement filings (10-Q/10-K).
• Serve as a resource for corporate and property accounting groups globally with questions on U.S. GAAP accounting, specifically related to energy, derivatives, leases, consolidation and joint ventures.
• Be an exceptional business partner and build strong relationships with Operations, Finance, and Legal to ensure appropriate accounting for transactions, and to support financial reporting and budgeting/forecasting for the transactions. Serve as a bridge between technical accounting and business/operational teams, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration.
• Document accounting policies for global accounting organization. This includes incorporating changes to reflect new accounting guidance and documenting new policies for emerging lines of business
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with emerging accounting guidance and new standards.
• Make suggested improvements to existing processes and assist with implementation
• Special projects as needed for senior management
• Promote collaborative team atmosphere and positive work environment

Building blocks for success

Required:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university
• Minimum five total years of public accounting experience and/or technical accounting/reporting experience within a global, public company (minimum of three years of public company experience)
• CPA license strongly preferred
• Experience with real estate, energy accounting, ASC 606 and/or a global multi-entity organization p eferred
• Demonstrated abilities to work in a fast-paced and agile environment, to prioritize and manage multiple assignments, and to find solutions for new or unexpected challenges
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to confidently, clearly and concisely communicate issues and suggested resolutions with management and internal audiences
• Positive, proactive work ethic and approach
• Manage issues across multiple internal audiences, including incorporating stakeholder views.
• Able to make decisions individually and be accountable for those decisions, but also knows when to involve senior management
• Strong initiative / demonstrates leadership in meetings, is viewed as a leader by the regional accounting team, and is a credible representative of accounting outside the accounting department
• Employs advanced theoretical understanding of assigned areas, relevant accounting principles, and the business to solve problems. Utilizes advanced knowledge to contribute to the development of critical projects and objectives for sub-department.
• Ability to navigate and operate effectively in ambiguous, constantly shifting environments.
• Ability to quickly assess and comprehend proposed transactions and business structures, translating complex, technical guidance into clear, actionable steps for the business.