Director of Finance

Overview

We are seeking a 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. You will oversee accounting operations, financial planning, and strategic analysis, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and clear financial insights that guide critical business decisions.

• Lead & Develop the Finance Organization:
  Create, lead, and maintain a high-performing accounting and finance team; coach, mentor, and develop team members while setting clear priorities and expectations; 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, including subscriptions, data services, infrastructure, prepaid/postpaid plans, and enterprise contracts; 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, spectrum licensing, fiber, satellite communications, and infrastructure; drive efficiency initiatives and margin improvement across the business.
• 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 return on investment (ROI) for major capital projects.

• Qualifications &
  
  Experience:
  
  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.
• Core
  
  Skills:
  
  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.