Director of Finance

Overview

Director of Finance to lead our finance and accounting organization and serve as a strategic partner to the executive team. This role is ideal for a hands-on, people-focused finance leader who thrives in a capital-intensive, highly regulated telecom environment and enjoys building strong teams while owning the numbers.

• Lead & Develop the Finance Organization:
  Create, lead, and maintain a high-performing accounting and finance team; coach, mentor, and develop team members; establish scalable processes, structure, and accountability across the finance function; foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A):
  Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning; analyze complex revenue streams; deliver clear, actionable insights tied to key performance metrics.
• Strategic Decision Support:
  Partner with executives to guide major investment decisions, including network expansion and 5G/6G initiatives; support mergers, acquisitions, and strategic partnerships through financial evaluation and modeling; translate financial data into clear recommendations for leadership and the Board.
• Cost Management & Margin Optimization:
  Monitor and manage operational costs including network maintenance, licensing, infrastructure; drive efficiency initiatives and margin improvement.
• Reporting, Compliance & Governance:
  Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP/IFRS; oversee audits and maintain compliance with applicable federal, state, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FCC); strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
• Capital Allocation:
  Manage significant capital expenditures (Cap Ex) including towers, fiber networks, and equipment; evaluate and optimize ROI for major capital projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
• 8-15+ years of progressive experience in finance or accounting.
• Prior experience in telecommunications, technology, or infrastructure-heavy industries preferred.
• Proven experience leading and developing finance and accounting teams.

• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and analytical skills.
• Deep understanding of telecom economics and pricing models.
• Experience tracking and analyzing KPIs such as ARPU, churn, CAC, and margin.
• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing senior leaders.

This is a true leadership role with visibility, ownership, and influence. You'll help shape financial strategy, strengthen the accounting foundation, and build a finance organization that can scale alongside a growing telecom business.

Lisa Jones
HR Manager

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