Manager Finance

POSITION TITLE: Manager Finance (M2)

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

This position will lead the FP&A function in support of Information Technology and Corporate Functions, partnering with business leaders to provide financial planning, forecasting, investment analysis and strategic decision support.  The role ensures financial transparency, accountability, and alignment of operating and capital investments with enterprise priorities, while delivering insights that enable informed decision-making and effective resource allocation.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

•  Serve as a strategic finance business partner to IT and Corporate Function leaders, providing financial guidance and recommendations to support business decisions, investments, and long-term planning.
• Lead the annual budget, quarterly forecast, and long-range planning processes for assigned functional organizations, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial commitments.
• Deliver timely and accurate analysis of operating expenses, capital investments, headcount, and key business drivers, highlighting risks, opportunities, and emerging trends.
• Support executive and leadership reviews by developing financial insights, scenario analyses, and presentations for budget reviews, earnings preparation, and strategic planning discussions.
• Evaluate business cases for technology investments, software implementations, managed services, vendor contracts, and transformation initiatives, providing recommendations on financial returns, risks, and funding priorities.
• Partner with IT, Procurement, Accounting, and business stakeholders to improve cost transparency, investment governance, and financial reporting processes.
• Monitor and manage departmental spend against approved budgets, ensuring appropriate controls, accountability, and forecasting accuracy.
• Lead initiatives to enhance financial planning, reporting, and analytics capabilities through process improvements, system enhancements, automation, and digital transformation efforts.
• Collaborate across Finance teams to ensure consistent financial methodologies, assumptions, and reporting practices for enterprise-wide planning and performance management.
• Manage, coach, and develop direct reports, fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership.

Expectations 

• Expertise in financial reporting and accounting principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge of Microsoft software applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of computer accounting software, especially J.D. Edwards and Oracle, reporting writing
• Ability to effectively communicate with individual contributors and management through written and verbal methods
• Ability to recognize problems, recommend solutions, and collaboratively implement change

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or other business-related field
• MBA preferred

Experience/Minimum Requirements

• Five (5)+ years of experience related to finance or accounting, preferably in telecom, construction, or real estate.

Organizational Relationship

Reports to:  Director Operational Finance

Title(s) of direct reports (if applicable):  Financial Analyst(s)

Where You Will Work: This role falls into our hybrid work model working in the office on Monday through Thursday.  On Fridays, teammates 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. 
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).
• 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holiday.
• All offices provide free beverages and snacks.

Compensation
The salary range offered for this position is $114200 - $157100 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.
Additional Information
Pursuant to the Los Angeles County and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
If you are interested in joining our team, please visit the Crown Castle careers site 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.