Finance & Planning Manager: Growth & Compliance

MAINSTREAM FIBER NETWORKS LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mainstream Fiber Networks seeks a Financial Planning and Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, prepare budgets and forecasts, and develop strategic financial plans that support business objectives. The role will lead budgeting processes, monitor variances, and ensure internal controls to safeguard assets.

Based in Belleville, MI, with Indiana rural expansion plans, this position collaborates with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and Sales

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years progressive experience in accounting and financial planning.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Own the annual budget and rolling forecasts, connecting build plans, subscriber growth, and operating costs into one integrated model.
• Build and maintain financial models for network expansion and capital projects.
• Develop business cases and scenario analyses for new markets, pricing changes, and grant opportunities.
• Produce monthly performance reporting for leadership: budget vs. actual, forecast updates, and variances analysis.
• Define and track KPIs such as ARPU, churn, capex per passing, and EBITDA by market.
• Partner with cross-functional teams as the finance lead to inform decisions.
• Support capital planning and funding needs, including lender/investor reporting.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial analysis

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Excel

Job description

Mainstream Fiber Networks seeks a Financial Planning and Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions, ensure accurate financial reporting, prepare budgets and forecasts, and develop strategic financial plans that support business objectives. The role will lead budgeting processes, monitor variances, and ensure internal controls to safeguard assets.

Based in Belleville, MI, with Indiana rural expansion plans, this position collaborates with Construction, Engineering, Operations, and Sales