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Manager Accounting- Fiber Revenue (Manufacturing)



Position Title: Manager, Accounting- Fiber Revenue (M2)

 

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

The Manager Accounting, which oversees revenue acocunting within the Company's fiber segment, acts as a general ledger subject matter expert and is responsible for overseeing various revenue accounting functions, including contract abstraction, recording of monthly revenue, reconciliations, and financial analysis. This role is also responsible for managing and driving major process enhancements, including cross-functional projects and revenue accounting-related system changes.

 

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and provide leadership for fiber segment revenue monthly close process, ensuring financial statements and accounting policies comply with US GAAP
  • Manage day-to-day fiber segment revenue accounting operations
  • Review and present fiber segment revenue variance analysis to senior management
  • Develop, monitor and maintain the Company's fiber segment revenue accounting policies in accordance with GAAP and control procedures in accordance with SOX. Guide cross-functional teams' compliance with accounting policies
  • Partner with the Technical Accounting team on the implementation of new revenue related accounting pronouncements by researching, reviewing, and analyzing the applicable accounting guidance
  • Partner with the Technical Accounting team in the creation and maintaining of documentation related to fiber segment revenue recognition conclusions. Ensure that revenue is recorded per the established conclusions
  • Review various schedules used directly in SEC and other public filings
  • Coordinate and prepare for both internal and external financial audits and act as a liaison to the auditors including managing timetables and deadlines
  • Continually analyze processes for improvements and work with business partners to drive change
  • Act as the fiber segment revenue accounting liaison in partnership with IT and other resources with regards to system changes
  • Build an effective team by creating an environment of accountability and prioritizing employee development
  • Manage ambiguity and operate effectively even when things are not clear or certain

 

Expectations

  • Strong knowledge of diverse accounting processes
  • Expert knowledge of accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)
  • Accounting expertise in basic financial statement fundamentals, ledgers and journal entries
  • Experience using accounting ERPs
  • Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize, and work effectively in deadline-driven environment
  • Effective communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to diagnose and solve workflow problems
  • Strong business and financial acumen
  • Ability to embrace change and demonstrate flexibility within a dynamic organization
  • High ethical standards

 

Education/Certifications  

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

 

Experience/Minimum Requirements  

  • Seven (7) to ten (10) years of combined experience in public accounting and general accounting

 

Organizational Relationship  

  

Reports to: Director, Technical Accounting and Reporting 

  

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): Supervisors, Accounting; Staff Accountants 

  

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) Accounting

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