Supervisor Project Accounting

Crown Castle International Corp.; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Tuition reimbursement

Scholarship program

Charitable matching

Generous PTO

Free beverages

Job summary

Crown Castle International Corp. in Canonsburg, PA is seeking a Project Accounting Supervisor to lead tower services accounting operations. You will oversee monthly close, financial reporting, and project controls while developing a strong accounting team.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate revenue recognition, policy application, and audit support. This role emphasizes collaboration across departments and adherence to SOX controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or MBA preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in project accounting or general ledger.
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Prior experience in telecommunications, construction or real estate is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Project Accounting functions, including reporting and analysis.
• Lead the team by recruiting, training, coaching, and developing direct reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness in the monthly close process and project accounting review.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA and/or MBA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Canonsburg, PA 380 SPoint
Canonsburg, PA, USA

Description

For more than three decades, Crown Castle has led the way in shared communications infrastructure, delivering profitable solutions by connecting communities, businesses, and people, and enabling each to thrive with reliable access to voice and data in more places, faster than ever before.

When you join Crown Castle, you become part of a dynamic team of passionate and collaborative professionals engaging in complex challenges and contributing to projects that shape the future of life and work.
ABOUT THE ROLE

The Project Accounting Supervisor provides leadership and oversight for tower services project accounting operations, including monthly close activities, financial reporting, project controls, team development, and cross-functional alignment. This role ensures project-related financial information is accurate, timely, compliant, and actionable, enabling leadership to make informed decisions and supporting the organization’s broader financial integrity and operational performance.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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. Identify and address anomalies, inconsistencies, and areas of ambiguity.


• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Education/Certifications

• 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

Other Skills/Abilities

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles related to Project Accounting functions, including revenue recognition and capitalization.


• Thorough knowledge of accounting ERP systems; J.D. Edwards experience preferred.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Microsoft Excel.


• Effective communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve workflow issues.


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


• Strong reporting, data retrieval, and data organization skills.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to: Manager Cash App and Billing

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable): Project Accountant I; Project Accountant II

YOUR COMPANY BENEFITS

At Crown Castle, we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.

We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.

• Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and up to $2,000 annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).


• Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).


• New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.


• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 per year of eligible tuition and fees.


• Crown Castle scholarship program awarding up to $10,000 per recipient each year for eligible dependent children of employees and interns.


• Matching charitable contributions to qualified charitable organizations of up to $1,000 per year per teammate.


• Generous paid time-off for eligible full‑time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).


• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation

The salary range offered for this position is $87100 - $119800 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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