Accounting Manager

Gateway Fiber • O'Fallon, MO

14d

About The Position

Gateway Fiber is seeking an outstanding individual to fill the role of Accounting Manager. Gateway is creating a leading, national fiber-to-the-home platform. With the support of its financial sponsor CBRE Investment Management, Gateway plans to reach 500,000 homes and businesses with its service over the next several years. Gateway provides faster, more reliable internet with a simple pricing model and industry-leading customer service.
Gateway’s Beliefs About People: Gateway believes that people want to know they are cared for both professionally and personally at work. We need a clear vision for where the company is going and how we can contribute to it. At Gateway, we lookout for each other and actively find ways to help one another. We all have a role in defining the path forward towards the company's vision. We strive for a transparent environment where information is readily shared and our teams feel safe to share feedback, even if it might seem unpopular. Someone in the right role with the tools to succeed can operate autonomously to meet their objectives. Gateway's beliefs about people shape the company and the way we do business.
Expected Outcomes and Requirements: With Gateway’s rapid growth comes aggressive plans for construction of Gateway’s network and 10x customer growth over the next 12 months. Gateway is hiring an Accounting Manager to support this growth and maintain the highest level of customer service Gateway is proud to offer and leverages to differentiate us from the competition.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong proficiency with NetSuite, including reporting and workflow management.
• High‑level proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, financial schedules).
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial statement preparation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to operate confidently in a high‑growth, rapidly changing environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA is a plus

Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily accounting operations, including AP, AR, general ledger, cash receipts, payroll, and monthly close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance.
• Lead the month‑end close, including preparation/review of journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses, and financial accuracy checks.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring strong accounting integrity and audit readiness during rapid company growth.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring alignment with leadership and external reporting requirements.
• Manage cash flow oversight, including daily liquidity monitoring, cash postings, forecasting insights, and working capital optimization.
• Oversee tax‑related processes, including sales and use tax filings and collaboration with external tax advisors.
• Prepare for and support external audits and lender reporting, ensuring availability of proper documentation and transparent communication.
• Ensure compliance with construction accounting workflows, including CIP, fixed asset management, and grant reimbursement tracking—critical in Gateway Fiber’s infrastructure expansion.
• Identify and execute process improvements, system enhancements, and standardization initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.

Benefits

• Seeing your work makes a positive difference in the lives of our served communities
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, paid time-off, flexible environment)
• Locally owned, friendly, innovative company with high growth projections
• Career development
• Opportunity to wear many hats and learn non-traditional skills

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees