Strategic Project Accounting Supervisor

Crown-Castl; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Matching charitable contributions

Paid time off

Free beverages

Job summary

Crown Castle in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Project Accounting Supervisor to lead tower services accounting operations, manage monthly closes, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across projects.

You will develop staff, implement project accounting policies, support audits, and drive improvements in the accounting system, while maintaining strong SOX controls and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) or more years of experience in project accounting or another general ledger function.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant accounting principles (U.S. GAAP).
• Prior experience with telecommunications, construction or real estate industries a plus.
• Strong demonstration of leadership ability or prior supervisor experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Project Accounting functions, including reporting and analysis, while ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Lead the team by recruiting, training, coaching, and developing direct reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in the monthly close process and Project Accounting review, including timely completion of financial statements and account reconciliations.
• Apply accounting policies in accordance with Company policy and S. GAAP, with particular focus on revenue recognition and capitalization.
• Develop strong business knowledge and collaborate with various levels of the organization to ensure Project Accounting processes and procedures are understood and followed.
• Support training and timely communication with business areas regarding Project Accounting policies and procedures.
• Support the maintenance of Project Accounting and operating policies and procedures and recommend improvements through strategic insight.
• Coordinate and prepare for financial audits by providing information to internal and external audit teams and managing related timetables and deadlines.
• Monitor and maintain the Company’s finance and accounting control policies and procedures in accordance with SOX requirements.
• Provide excellent customer service to business areas through partnership, collaboration, timely follow-up, and resolution of matters.
• Plan, recommend, and implement changes to the project accounting system in partnership with IT and other impacted business partners.
• Manage special projects and other assignments as needed.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Crown Castle in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Project Accounting Supervisor to lead tower services accounting operations, manage monthly closes, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting across projects.

You will develop staff, implement project accounting policies, support audits, and drive improvements in the accounting system, while maintaining strong SOX controls and cross-functional collaboration.