Financial Controller - Telecommunications

Hamilton Barnes Associates Limited; United States; On-site; USD 146,700 - 179,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health

Dental

Vision

401k Matching

Pension

Job summary

A regional telecommunications provider in the United States is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily operations of the accounting department. The ideal candidate will prepare financial statements, assist with budget preparations, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have knowledge of the FCC Uniform System of Accounts and relevant accounting practices. This role offers a competitive salary of up to $163,000 plus bonus and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FCC procedures and NECA guidelines.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
• Experience with preparing financial analyses and reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting department operations.
• Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.
• Assist with annual budget preparation and tracking.

Skills

Knowledge of FCC Uniform System of Accounts

Knowledge of cost separation processes

Management principles and practices

Skill in oral and written communication

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Tools

PC spreadsheet software

AS400 applications software

Job description

Want to help keep communities and critical institutions connected with cutting‑edge technology?

Join a trusted regional telecommunications provider delivering high‑speed internet, phone, wireless voice, and LTE data across fiber and microwave networks. Supporting schools, hospitals, government agencies, and local residents, the organization combines robust infrastructure with innovative solutions to ensure reliable, high‑capacity connectivity. With a culture focused on accessibility and growth, the team empowers every member, including those with disabilities, to get the most from its services while expanding its reach across the region.

If you’re ready to make a real impact on local communications and technology, apply now!

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily accounting department operations, managing workflow and staffing, reviewing work for accuracy, maintaining appropriate staffing levels, counseling and developing employees, training team members, resolving personnel issues, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Directing accounting practices and affiliates by developing and implementing procedures and systems to maintain accurate records, controls, and services, ensuring timely and accurate processing of accounts payable, payroll, plant accounting, inventory, and related functions, and maintaining proper record retention and on‑time regulatory reporting.
• Preparing and reviewing monthly and annual financial statements, analyzing significant variances, and ensuring all required reports are filed accurately and on schedule, serving as the primary contact for the annual external audit, and ensuring timely year‑end close and completion of audit schedules.
• Supporting regulatory activities by preparing analyses, studies, long‑term plans, cost separation data, revenue requirement filings, and related documentation, coordinating with regulatory consultants and commission staff, monitoring CABS data for irregularities, completing and verifying NECA and AECA data requests, and maintaining associated tariffs.
• Assisting with annual budget preparation, implementing and maintaining budget tracking mechanisms, and preparing supporting data for budget development, preparing financial analyses and reports on loan status, depreciation rates, and other financial transactions as requested.
• Serving as the primary contact for annual business insurance renewals, preparing updated schedules, calculating internal allocations, maintaining policies, assisting managers with certificates of liability and bonds, and recommending policy updates aligned with industry standards.

Skills/Must have

• Knowledge of
  • FCC Uniform System of Accounts, cost separation processes, and NECA and AECA procedures.
  • Rural Utilities Service procedures and manuals.
  • PC spreadsheet and word processing software, PC operating software, AS400 applications software and data extraction methods.
  • company policies and procedures.
  • management principles and practices.
  • company products and services.
• Skill in
  • operating various office equipment such as personal computer, postage machine, copier, shredder, various software programs, email, and telephone systems.
  • oral and written communication.
  • reading and interpreting financial statements.
• Ability to
  • communicate with customers, employees, and various business contacts in a professional and courteous manner.
  • organize and prioritize multiple work assignments.
  • type 200 digits per minute on a ten key machine.
  • maintain confidentiality.
  • type and enter data for long periods of time.
  • work with frequent interruptions.
  • pay close attention to detail.
  • make sound decisions using information at hand.
  • create a team environment and sustain employee morale.

Benefits

• Full health
• dental
• vision
• 401k Matching
• Pension

Salary

• Up to 163,000 and Bonus