About this role
The Team
We are seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join American Tower’s U.S. Tower division’s Accounting team within the Standalone Reporting team. The Accounting team properly records and reports the Company’s U.S. Tower division’s revenue and direct expenses for both the tower and managed networks businesses. The team also supports operational teams by providing reporting over areas they are responsible for (including fixed assets, repairs and maintenance, and utilities), while ensuring adherence to GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Standalone Reporting team is responsible for cash accounting, financial reporting, covenant compliance, and other activities related to American Tower’s securitized debt and other statutory reporting. Day to day activities focus on overseeing a team to ensure (a) monthly closes are completed in accordance with time and quality standards, (b) all activity is accurately captured in the subledger and posted correctly within the general ledger, (c) accrual accounting is recognized in line with internal accounting policies as well as U.S. GAAP, and (d) various internal stakeholders with an interest in financial results have access to information needed to complete their work.
What You Need To Succeed
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a close environment required.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- CPA preferred.
- Approximately 5% travel may be required to support the position’s responsibilities.
- Strong organization, planning, and project management skills; ability to prioritize tasks for self and team to meet requirements and deadlines.
- Ability to work with different functional groups and levels of employees to effectively and professionally achieve results.
- Strong leadership skills; ability to drive and motivate team to achieve results.