CFO - Growth & Stewardship for Community Broadband

Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP; Royalton (VT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA Contribution

PTO

401(k)

Job summary

VISPO seeks a collaborative, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and operations for a Vermont-based nonprofit focused on fiber broadband infrastructure. You will work closely with the Board and C-suite, building systems, processes, and a scalable financial foundation while remaining involved in day-to-day tasks and strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in financial leadership, nonprofit or mission-driven experience, and strong accounting, planning,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business with accounting concentration.
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience in telecommunications, broadband, utilities, or infrastructure.
• Startup, nonprofit, cooperative, or mission-driven background.
• Strong skills in accounting, financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytics.
• Experience building systems, processes, and teams in growing organizations.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on involvement in budgeting, forecasting, accounting oversight, and financial reporting.
• Collaborate with partners, vendors, and staff on accounting operations and regulatory filings.
• Monitor cash flow, reserves, debt, and funding opportunities.
• Improve financial processes, controls, and scalable systems.
• Support month-end, year-end, audits, and compliance activities.
• Serve as trusted advisor to the Board and C-suite members.
• Develop financial models supporting network growth and investments.
• Present financial reports and insights to leadership.
• Translate data into actionable decision support.
• Partner with ops and engineering on cost alignment with network buildouts.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Modeling

Grant Reporting

Startup Experience

Nonprofit Experience

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's in Business (Accounting)

Job description

VISPO seeks a collaborative, hands-on Chief Financial Officer to guide financial strategy and operations for a Vermont-based nonprofit focused on fiber broadband infrastructure. You will work closely with the Board and C-suite, building systems, processes, and a scalable financial foundation while remaining involved in day-to-day tasks and strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate brings 10+ years in financial leadership, nonprofit or mission-driven experience, and strong accounting, planning,