Controller

Our client, a well-established leader dedicated to enhancing communication and connectivity, works tirelessly to ensure that communities and emergency responders remain seamlessly connected. With an unwavering commitment to public safety, they collaborate with federal, state, and local entities to deliver rapid, well-placed wireless infrastructure solutions.

The Controller is responsible for providing accurate financial information in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring compliance, and overseeing various financial operations including budgeting and reporting.

This Role Offers:

• Competitive compensation complemented by a comprehensive benefits suite, including health coverage and retirement contributions.
• A mission-driven role enhancing public safety and community connectivity.
• An active part in accessing and leveraging unique tower site locations, fostering improved community connections.
• Collaborative partnerships with public safety agencies, leading to accelerated tower site approvals.
• A front-row seat in a strategy that’s closing communication gaps and improving public safety broadband.
• Engagement with an organization that combines business with a vision of making the world safer.

Focus:

• Record purchase orders (POs) and invoices in the general ledger (GL) and economic models for DevEx/CapEx costs, ensuring alignment with approved budgets.
• Manage PO submission, tracking, and review in customer systems to maintain consistency between CX, accounting, service revenue, and equipment sales.
• Assist in inputting vendor POs and invoices into the correct accounts and assets, troubleshooting errors as needed.
• Perform cash reconciliations for OpEx, DevEx, and CapEx, maintaining accurate records for future capital requests.
• Conduct budget versus actuals analysis and process write-offs as necessary.
• Coordinate benefits enrollment and AP payment requests.
• Manage sales tax filings and assist in the annual budget process.
• Prepare presentations for board meetings and maintain accurate financial records.
• Update asset economic models and address ad hoc finance/accounting requests promptly.
• Provide support for capital calls/memos and respond to finance/accounting inquiries.

Skill Set:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required; MBA, CPA, or CFA highly desirable.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Avalara, and Trullion.
• High proficiency in MS Office suite and standard office equipment.

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