Senior Director, Accounting & Assistant Controller

We are currently looking for a Senior Director, Accounting and Assistant Controller to join our growing team! In this role, you will play a pivotal role in developing and scaling an accounting organization for a recently formed company which acquired existing telecom assets across 20 states and is currently undertaking an ambitious capital and enterprise growth plan. You will direct and drive the monthly close process, quarterly and annual reporting, and further develop a high performing accounting function that aligns with the company’s rapid growth plans. Brightspeed is a private equity owned company by a world class private equity firm with a trajectory toward a successful exit.As Senior Director, Accounting and Assistant Controller, your duties and responsibilities will include:Provide hands-on, tactical and strategic leadership over the following accounting functions – revenue recognition and accounting, fixed assets, operating expenses, debt, cash and bank reconciliation, consolidation and reporting for multiple legal entities, each with several outstanding tranches of complex debt and equityEnsure company compliance with US GAAP, existing and newly developed accounting and operating policies/procedures, and multiple financial reporting (including potentially SEC and other public/private debt-driven) requirementsEstablish and enhance internal control environment, including internal control over financial reporting; although company is not currently public, familiarity with process, structure and required documentation associated with Sarbanes-Oxley ActEffectively lead and manage month end close process, including review and documentation of variances with multiple finance and other business stakeholdersOversee automated general ledger account reconciliation processServe as key contact for both internal and external audit (by a Big 4 firm)Complete transition and integration from recent billion-dollar acquisition (2.5 years) in terms of standing up independent company accounting function and resolving remaining outstanding issues (including completion of Transition Services Agreement) with sellerDirect the preparation of accurate and timely consolidated financial statements, including quarterly and annual reports (filings)Lead cross-functional collaboration with finance, tax, treasury, legal (including internal and external counsel), and operations teams to drive sound business performance and strategic initiativesBuild, lead and mentor a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvementSpearhead ERP system optimization and automation initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, financial analysis, and scalabilityStay ahead of emerging accounting trends and industry best practices (including reporting and disclosure), positioning the organization for sustainable growth