Brook Brown
About Brook Brown
Brook Brown is the Director of Business Process at American Tower, where he has held various roles since 2006, including positions in accounting and financial reporting. He has extensive experience in managing financial reporting teams and optimizing accounting activities to align with global business strategies.
Work at American Tower
Brook Brown has held multiple positions at American Tower since 2006. Initially, she served as a Staff Accountant for 11 months. She then progressed to a Financial Analyst role from 2007 to 2008, followed by a Finance Manager position from 2008 to 2011. From 2011 to 2012, she worked as a Senior Business and Financial Analyst in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team. Brown continued her career at American Tower as a Senior Manager in Financial Reporting from 2016 to 2021. She later took on the role of Senior Manager in Business Process Strategy from 2021 to 2023. Currently, she serves as the Director of Business Process, a position she has held since 2023.
Education and Expertise
Brook Brown studied Accounting at Bowling Green State University from 1999 to 2003, earning her degree over four years. Her educational background has provided her with a strong foundation in financial principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various accounting and financial roles. Her expertise includes financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and the implementation of accounting policies and procedures for both domestic and international markets.
Background
Brook Brown began her career in accounting in 2006 at American Tower. Over the years, she has gained extensive experience in financial management and process optimization. Her roles have involved collaboration with global business leadership and regional finance organizations, focusing on the development of scalable operating models. Brown has also led efforts in accounting system management to enhance process automation and efficiency.
Achievements
During her tenure at American Tower, Brook Brown created a financial reporting team responsible for managing multiple securitized loans and standalone financial statements. She oversees the implementation, standardization, and optimization of transactional accounting activities, which support the company's global business strategy. Additionally, she manages lease accounting, revenue, and high-risk cash accounts, demonstrating her capability in handling complex financial operations.