We are a company that builds the 21st century infrastructure which communities depend on to conduct their lives and grow their economy. We are a Certified BCorporation and our parent company, GW,I has been on the Maine’s Best Places to Work list for the past six years. Our networks are infused with our DNA of network reliability, neutrality, privacy, reliability, and security. These networks are vital for everyone; digital inclusion is a fundamental goal. Every day we measure our performance not just on profit but on the positive impact our network has on the communities w e passionately serve.

The Manager of Accounting will foster the maturation of our organization as we deliver fiber-optic internet to a growing number of communities in Vermont and New Hampshire. This position is an important part of our management team, and will report to the General Manager with a dotted line to Corporate Finance.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for both hands-on accounting tasks and overseeing the financial operations of GWI-VT and customers including ECFiber and LymeFiber, the Manager of Accounting.

•Designs and implements standard accounting controls.
•Analyzes and reports on cash management and flow.
•Allocates costs between projects.
•Develops and reviews quarterly and annual budgets with other management team members.
•Develops and presents quarterly and annual financial results for multiple companies.
•Establishes and maintains a purchase order system.
•Oversees AP, AR, collections and payroll functions for the company and its managed organizations.
•Consults with other members of management on price changes and service offerings.
•Assists Senior Board Financial Advisor on external financial matters.
•Manages, trains and mentors finance department staff, as necessary.
•Collaborates with other senior management team members to establish, measure and report on KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).
•Develops and maintains an approval and signature authority matrix for the organization.
•Assumes other tasks and responsibilities as determined by management.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
•A minimum of a BA in Accounting plus 5 – 10 years of increasing responsibility. CPA a plus.
•Knowledge of Governmental GAAP and application of same.
•Experience hiring and managing staff.
•Experience working in small-medium organizations that are in growth mode.
•Experience and knowledge managing multiple organizations simultaneously.
•Experience with non-profit/government boards and their information requirements. Willingness to mentor new management team members in standard financial practices.
• Knowledge of the audit process and ability to work with auditors.

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Normal office environment with moderate exposure to noise, dust, and temperature. Some remote work possible.
•When required, ability to lift up to 25 lbs.
•Position requires significant use of telephone, computer, keyboard, and monitor ot perform regular functions of the job.