Controller

GSCPA; Newington (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) contribution

defined-benefit pension

generous employer-paid health and dent

HSA contributions

life insurance

long-term disability coverage

Job summary

Planters Telephone Cooperative in Georgia seeks an experienced controller to lead our accounting team and strengthen the financial future of our locally rooted telecommunications cooperative. Reporting to the CFO, the controller will oversee financial reporting, general ledger operations, telecom revenue cycles, internal controls and regulatory compliance.

This leader will also develop the accounting team and provide timely financial insights that support executive decision-making and continued

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• Accounting management experience in telecommunications preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and FCC Part 32 accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills; NISC experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial reporting and general ledger operations.
• Manage telecom revenue cycles and internal controls.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and robust internal controls.
• Lead and develop the accounting team and talents.
• Provide timely financial insights to support executive decision-making and strategic investments in broadband.

Skills

Financial leadership

Communication of financial insights

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

NISC experience

Job description

Planters Telephone Cooperative is seeking an experienced controller to lead our accounting team and help strengthen the financial future of a locally rooted telecommunications cooperative.

Reporting to the chief financial officer, the controller will oversee financial reporting, general ledger operations, telecom revenue cycles, internal controls and regulatory compliance. This leader will also develop the accounting team and provide timely financial insights that support executive decision-making and continued investment in reliable broadband.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Five or more years of progressive accounting experience
• Accounting management experience in telecommunications preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and FCC Part 32 accounting
• Advanced Excel skills; NISC experience strongly preferred
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights

About the Company

Planters offers an outstanding benefits package, including a 401(k) contribution, defined-benefit pension, generous employer-paid health and dental coverage, HSA contributions, life insurance and long-term disability coverage.

• 401(k) contribution
• defined-benefit pension
• generous employer-paid health and dental coverage
• HSA contributions
• life insurance
• long-term disability coverage

Located in Newington, Georgia, Planters combines meaningful professional opportunity with a close-knit community setting near Statesboro, Rincon and Pooler.

Join Planters and put your financial leadership to work supporting connectivity, service and long-term community investment.

BA in accounting or finance preferred. Accounting management experience. Telecommunications background would be a plus. Ability to translate complex financial information into clear business insights.