Supervisor Accounting- Fiber Revenue - Crown Castle

Description

Position Title : Supervisor Accounting- Fiber Revenue (M1)

Company Summary

Crown Castle is the nation’s largest provider of shared communications infrastructure: towers, small cells and fiber. It all works together to meet unprecedented demand—connecting people and communities and transforming the way we do business. Whenever you make a call, track a workout or stream music and videos, we’re the ones providing the communications infrastructure that makes it all possible. From 5G and the internet of things to drones, autonomous vehicles and AR/VR, we enable the technologies that help people stay safe, connected and ready for the future.   Crown Castle is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (CCI), is part of the S&P 500 and is one of the largest Real Estate Investment Trusts in the US.       

We offer a total benefits package and professional growth development for teammates in any stage of their career. Along with caring for our teammates, we’re an active member in the communities where we live, work and do business. We have a responsibility to give back, which we do through our Connected by Good program. Giving back allows us to improve public spaces where people connect, promote public safety and advance access to education and technology. 

Role Description

The Accounting Supervisor is responsible for overseeing various accounting functions with regards to revenue recognition specific to the Company’s small cell segment, managing the monthly close procedures, supervising Staff and Senior Accountants and ensuring controls over the general ledger are in accordance with US GAAP.

Responsibilities 

• Manage and review monthly close process in compliance with existing controls and policies including ensuring the timely and accurate completion of account reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with business partners throughout the Company to ensure that policies and procedures are being interpreted and administered according to the Company’s accounting policies.
• Oversee the financial statement review and analysis, monthly close schedules and reporting packages.
• Evaluate, monitor and maintain the Company’s finance and accounting control policies and procedures in compliance with the Company’s policies, US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Innovate by managing strategic process improvements to tools and systems through collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate and prepare for both internal and external financial audits including managing timetables and deadlines.
• Manage ambiguity by addressing anomalies and inconsistencies and assisting with resolution.
• Build an effective team by promoting an environment of accountability and employee development.

Expectations 

• Accounting expertise in basic financial statement fundamentals, ledgers, and journal entries
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively in deadline-driven environment
• Effective communication and leadership skills
• Strong financial acumen
• Ability to diagnose and solve work flow problems
• Expertise in reporting and data retrieval and organization
• Expertise in MS Excel

Education/Certifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements  

• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of combined experience preferably in public accounting and general accounting experience
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) with a focus on revenue recognition
• Thorough knowledge of computer accounting software, emphasis on JD Edwards and Microsoft applications
• Strong demonstration of leadership ability or prior supervisor experience

Organizational Relationship  

Reports to: Manager, Accounting 

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): Senior Staff Accountant(s), Staff Accountant(s)

Working Conditions: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates on the hybrid schedule will have the option to work from the office or home.  There is an expectation of collaboration with teammates and stakeholders for moments that matter that could require travel.  

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)