Head of Payroll and Payroll Accounting

Job Description Greenlight Networks is searching for a dynamic and experienced Director of Accounting to add to our high performing team. We are embarking on an aggressive consolidation and growth phase via announced acquisitions and mergers (Fast Bridge Fiber, GoNetSpeed, and T-Mobile) and are looking for a strategic leader to help drive planning, forecasting, and providing financial insights to support this consolidation. This leader will be a key member of the accounting organization, partnering closely with the VP, Controller to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and internal controls. This role will help ensure the integrity of financial information while supporting a scalable finance infrastructure capable of supporting rapid growth, acquisition integration, and private equity reporting requirements.

We encourage applications from qualified candidates across the Eastern United States, including markets extending from the Northeast through the Southeast. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting expertise, experience operating in a fast-paced environment, and a proven ability to drive accurate and timely financial reporting. This individual will serve as a trusted partner and collaborate closely with leadership, ownership groups, lenders, auditors, and cross-functional business teams.

Support the CFO, VP Finance/Controller in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules

Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and reporting efficiency across the organization

Support the continued development of a scalable accounting infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing business

Partner with external advisors and auditors on complex accounting transactions and reporting requirements

Maintain accounting policies and procedures to support evolving business needs and regulatory requirements

Support the annual financial statement audit and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors

Coordinate audit requests, testing, documentation, and issue resolution.

Assist in maintaining a strong internal control environment and implementing process improvements

Help mentor, develop, and support members of the accounting team

Proven cross-functional collaboration experience as position requires frequent interactions with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Operations teams

In-depth knowledge of financial reporting systems including A/P, A/R, G/L and payroll.

Ability to deliver high quality work product while meeting deadlines

Prior accounting experience with mergers & acquisitions

Ability to travel to various states on the east coast , travel %

Required minimum of 7 years experience in progressive accounting roles; Big 4 public accounting experience required

Advanced proficiency in Excel

The actual salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at