Accounting Supervisor

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.

American Tower is a global digital infrastructure company serving customers through tower sites and other real estate solutions that support connectivity and opportunity, focused on achieving our vision of Building a More Connected World. Our success is rooted in the potential of our people and the power of local teams at our offices and sites across 25 countries.

We are one of the largest global Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) and a publicly traded (NYSE:AMT), Fortune 500 Company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The next decade will be an exciting time as we evolve our infrastructure to meet tomorrow's needs and position our people to elevate their impact, their potential, and our shared success. Come grow your career with us!

For more information about how American Tower is building a more connected world, visit americantower.com

American Tower is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, familial status, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, reproductive decisions, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

American Tower is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, and location. For U.S.-based candidates only, please see the base salary range for this position listed below. This position is also eligible for annual bonus, and annual equity award and participation in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP). For candidates outside of the U.S., salary and benefits are based upon local market practice.

American Tower also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which includes healthcare coverage, a 401(k) savings plan, paid time off, company holidays, sick leave, parental leave, and access to an Employee Assistance Program focused on mental and financial wellness, please click here to learn more.

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.

What You Can Offer Us

• Execute monthly accounting closes in accordance with the required time and quality standards.
• Ensure all journals and adjustments are supported by underlying analyses.
• Ensure that group, standalone, and statutory financials comply with GAAP as well as internal accounting policies.
• Build effective partnerships with other accounting teams as well as other internal stakeholder teams to ensure alignment.
• Leverage systems tools to effectively improve reconciliations, processes, analyses, and reporting, as well as to identify process efficiencies within the designated areas of scope.
• Recruit and manage the performance and career development of Senior Accountants and Accountants. Cultivate a collaborative team dynamic that enables us to meet our business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Can Offer Us

• Execute monthly accounting closes in accordance with the required time and quality standards.
• Ensure all journals and adjustments are supported by underlying analyses.
• Ensure that group, standalone, and statutory financials comply with GAAP as well as internal accounting policies.
• Build effective partnerships with other accounting teams as well as other internal stakeholder teams to ensure alignment.
• Leverage systems tools to effectively improve reconciliations, processes, analyses, and reporting, as well as to identify process efficiencies within the designated areas of scope.
• Recruit and manage the performance and career development of Senior Accountants and Accountants. Cultivate a collaborative team dynamic that enables us to meet our business objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.