Manager External Reporting at Crown Castle in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Position Title:  Manager External Reporting  (M2)

 

Role

The Manager of External Reporting is a subject matter expert responsible for critical financial reporting and technical accounting functions, including managing the preparation of SEC regulatory filings and financial statements to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, company policies, US GAAP, debt agreements, and/or other regulations.

 

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation, review, and timely distribution and filing of Forms 8-K, 10-Q, 10-K and other regulatory filings with the SEC and other external constituencies, as required; including, but not limited to, preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and management discussion and analysis and ensuring integrity of information included in financial reports.


• Prepare and review financial statements and other financial information in accordance with external constituency requirements including debt compliance reporting and jurisdictional reporting.


• Oversee quarterly earnings release cycle, including the preparation of the investor supplemental document in addition to reviewing and advising on the preparation of analyst presentations, scripts, etc.


• Identify, research, and recommend conclusions to accouting issues and complex accounting transactions.


• Frequent communication with and presentations to senior management on quarterly reporting efforts and technical accounting projects.


• Develop and maintain the Company’s accounting control policies and procedures; assist in coordinating the implementation of new accounting policies.


• Evaluate downstream and future impacts of potential changes to accounting policies and financial reporting while contemplating strategic impact of new and/or changing business needs.


• Ensure financial statements/reporting packages are in full compliance with company policies, US GAAP, and/or other regulations.


• Act as a liaison between the Company and its external auditors during audits and reviews, including coordination of assurance procedures to be performed and managing timetables and deadlines.


• Lead and manage the team, including promoting employee development and a culture of innovation.


• Partner with Business Support to recruit, train, coach and develop direct reports. Additional responsibilities include ensuring that individual objectives are established and reviewed using the performance management process to create an environment of innovation, reward excellence and address performance issues.


• Manage and review iXBRL submissions.

 

Expectations 

• Expert knowledge of SEC reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley reporting requirements


• Expert understanding of GAAP


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize, organize and work effectively in deadline-driven environment


• Demonstrated ability to draft/edit and review footnote disclosures and SEC financial statements


• Demonstrated ability to think strategically, recognize problems, recommend solutions, and collaboratively implement changes


• Proficiency in using research tools to keep management aware of new accounting pronouncements and treatments, and evaluating and reporting to management the potential impact of such pronouncements/treatments


• Must have excellent communication skills (both oral and written), and the ability to interface effectively with all levels within the organization, including executive and senior management teams

 

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance


• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

 

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• 7 to 10 years of combined experience in public accounting and external reporting

 

 

Organizational Relationship

 

Reports to:  Director Technical Accounting and Reporting

 

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  Technical Reporting Accountant III

 

Working Conditions:  Works in a normal office setting with no exposure to adverse environmental conditions. This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.  On Mondays and 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. 

 

Compensation 

The pay range offered for this position is $112,000-$154,300 annually. A candidate’s offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives. Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive a minimum of 18 days of paid time off each year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.

 

If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site (crowncastle.com/careers) to apply. We do not accept resumes from agencies, headhunters, or other third-party suppliers who have not signed a formal agreement with us. This position will remain posted until filled.

 

 

Additional Information:  N/A

 

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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)

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