Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

About the Role

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.

What You'll Do

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 (CapEx), including towers, fiber networks, and equipment

Evaluate and optimize return on investment (ROI) for major capital projects

What You Bring

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

Why This Role

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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