Controller

Job Title: Controller

Department: Finance

FLSA Status: Exempt

Revision Date: November 2024

Salary range: $120-160K Annually

Location: Fully Remote (US)

GENERAL SUMMARY

We are a benefit corporation that builds the 21st-century infrastructure that communities depend on to conduct their lives and grow their economy. Our networks are infused with our DNA of network neutrality, reliability, privacy, and security with digital inclusion being a fundamental goal. These networks are vital for everyone, but especially the rural areas where the need is most prevalent. We are seeking a Controller to support our team and foster the maturation of our organization as we deliver fiber-optic internet to a growing number of communities in Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. This position is a key addition to our executive team and will report to our Chief Financial Officer.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Responsibilities

● Lead a department of 5 full time accounting employees.
● Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close
processes for the individual entities and the consolidated company.
● Analyze and report on cash management and flow.
● Reconcile intercompany transactions and manage inter-entity allocations.
● Prepare accurate and timely financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow
reports) in compliance with GAAP.
● Assist with year-end audit and tax filings.
● Ensure that each entity’s financial activities are aligned with the overall company’s accounting
policies.
● Manage the implementation of accounting software and support systems integration across
entities.
● Frequently interact with customers, participating in Board-level discussions.
● Provide guidance on accounting issues to customers and assist with customer audits.
● Assist the FP&A team with various project-level, customer-level, and company budgets
● Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations.
● Design and implement standard accounting controls in compliance with GAAP.
● Create and manage the accounting calendar, assisting with tasks as needed.
● Assist Senior Board Financial Advisor on external financial matters.
● Assume other tasks and responsibilities as determined by management.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

1. A minimum of a BA in Accounting plus 7 – 10 years of increasing responsibility.
2. BIg 4, or other large public accounting experience, and/or CPA license preferred.
3. Knowledge in Governmental GAAP and 2-3 years applied experience.

4. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
5. Experience working in small-medium organizations that are in growth mode.
6. Experience and knowledge managing multiple organizations simultaneously.
7. Experience with non-profit/government boards and their information requirements.
8. Willingness to mentor new management team members in standard financial practices.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Remote; maintain remote home office requirements.
2. Occasional travel including overnights may be required.
3. When required, ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
4. Position may require excessive use of telephone, keyboard and monitor to perform regular
functions of the job.

To Apply:

Please email your resume to gwi-hr@staff.gwi.net and a member of our team will follow up with you.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.