Assistant Controller

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At Ziply Fiber, our mission is to elevate the connected lives of our communities every day. We are delivering the fastest home internet in the Northwest, with a focus on areas traditionally underserved by mainstream internet companies. And as our state‑of‑the‑art fiber network expands in WA, OR,  MT, so does our need for team members who can help us grow and realize our goals.

We may be building internet, but we are reaching real people. We strive to build relationships and provide customers and communities with refreshingly great experiences.

We emphasize our values in all our interactions:

• Genuinely Caring: Our customers and colleagues are people, and quite possibly our neighbors. We put ourselves in their shoes and give them our full attention.
• Empowering You: We empower our customers to choose the products that best meet their needs, and we support our employees to implement solutions that elevate the experiences of our customers and coworkers.
• Innovation and Improvement: We always look for ways to make the experiences of our customers – and each other – better.
• Earning Your Trust: We earn trust by communicating simply and transparently as real people, not as a corporation.

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations. This role is responsible for overseeing the monthly close process, preparing accurate financial reports, and leading the general ledger accounting team. The Assistant Controller ensures compliance with internal controls and drives process improvements to maintain efficiency and accuracy.

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities listed below are a range of duties performed by the employee and not intended to reflect all duties performed.

• Prepare and review recurring complex monthly journal entries.
• Approve recurring journal entries to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Oversee completion of monthly account reconciliations.
• Maintain adherence to internal control standards.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.

• Identify opportunities for efficiency and implement continuous process enhancements.

• Performs other duties as required to support the business and evolving organization.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and 10-key by touch.
• Strong attention to detail, professional demeanor, and reliability.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

• Experience with SAP (Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing) or Infinium Technologies.

• Ability to work independently and apply sound judgment and reasoning skills to a variety of situations.
• Ability to multi‑task and collaborate effectively with other personnel to meet deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work within critical deadlines.
• Ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US for any employer. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable…