Controller

Giant Communications•Holton, KS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

LICT Corporation is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial reporting for its Kansas operations, including J.B.N. Telephone Company (JBN), Giant Communications, Inc. (Giant), and Haviland Telephone Company, doing business as Haviland Broadband (HBB). The Controller is accountable for the integrity, timeliness, and consistency of accounting across the two subsidiary groups, working closely with local operating leadership and LICT corporate finance. The position reports to the General Manager and supervises all accounting department positions. The role is based primarily at the JBN/Giant office in Holton, Kansas, with regular on-site presence at Haviland operations, anticipated to be approximately 15% of the Controller’s time. The Controller leads close and reporting processes, develops accounting staff, strengthens controls, supports regulated telecommunications reporting, and partners with business leaders on budgets, capital investment, and performance. The Kansas operations provide broadband, traditional voice, video, wireless, cellular, managed services, and cloud-based voice services in rural and regional Kansas markets. They participate in the FCC’s E-ACAM universal service program and manage fiber, fixed wireless, grant-funded, and other broadband expansion investments. The role therefore supports disciplined capital accounting, regulatory compliance, internal controls, and accurate financial reporting. This is a full-time, salaried exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in a professional office environment. Frequent travel is expected for regular on-site presence at Haviland operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and audit support.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting teams in a multi-entity or multi-location environment.
Strong general-ledger, financial-systems, and advanced Excel skills.
Ability to review detailed accounting work while providing clear financial insight to senior management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, and ability to organize and prioritize multiple deadlines.
Ability and willingness to work primarily on-site in Holton, Kansas, and maintain regular on-site presence at Haviland operations, approximately 15% of the time.
Ability to perform the role’s physical demands, including regularly talking or hearing; frequently standing, walking, handling objects, and reaching; occasional sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; frequent lifting or moving of up to 10 pounds and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds; and the listed vision abilities.

Nice To Haves

10 or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, senior accounting, or comparable leadership role.
Experience with ERP/GL, consolidation, business-intelligence, and reporting tools.
Experience in telecommunications, utilities, or another regulated industry; familiarity with FCC Part 32 accounting, NECA/USAC processes, cost studies, or regulated telecom accounting is highly desirable.
Experience with capital-intensive operations, construction accounting, grant-funded projects, or government support programs.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting functions for JBN/Giant and Haviland, establishing consistent processes, standards, deadlines, and accountability across both locations.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely, accurate financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP and LICT reporting requirements.
Maintain the integrity of general and subsidiary ledgers; review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, estimates, and significant or unusual transactions.
Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting personnel across the Kansas operations; assign responsibilities, monitor workflow, evaluate performance, and improve cross-training and team capability.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to safeguard assets and support reliable financial reporting.
Ensure appropriate accounting and reporting for regulated telecommunications operations, including support for NECA, USAC, state, cost-study, and related regulatory reporting processes.
Coordinate preparation of information for cost separations, cost studies, settlements, access-related reporting, and other regulatory filings with internal and external specialists.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for both subsidiary groups, explaining financial performance, trends, risks, and opportunities to management.
Oversee accounting for capital expenditures and broadband construction projects, including cost accumulation, capitalization, placed-in-service timing, depreciation, grant or support-related tracking, and fixed-asset reconciliation.
Support financial governance and compliance for E-ACAM, grant-funded, and other government-supported broadband projects, including cost tracking, documentation, and reporting.
Manage cash forecasting, working-capital reporting, and other treasury-related accounting activities with local management and LICT corporate finance.
Coordinate and support annual external audits and other financial or regulatory examinations; ensure schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation are complete and timely.
Partner with operating leadership on KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting covering subscriber trends, revenue, margins, operating costs, capital deployment, and return on investment.
Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and improve accounting processes, systems, reporting tools, and data quality across the Kansas operations.
Communicate financial results and accounting matters to local leadership, LICT corporate finance, external auditors, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.