Director of Accounting

Greenlight Networks•Baltimore, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Greenlight Networks is searching for a dynamic and experienced Director of Accounting to add to our high performing team. We are embarking on an aggressive consolidation and growth phase via announced acquisitions and mergers (Fast Bridge Fiber, GoNetSpeed, and T-Mobile) and are looking for a strategic leader to help drive planning, forecasting, and providing financial insights to support this consolidation. This leader will be a key member of the accounting organization, partnering closely with the VP, Controller to oversee the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance activities, and internal controls. This role will help ensure the integrity of financial information while supporting a scalable finance infrastructure capable of supporting rapid growth, acquisition integration, and private equity reporting requirements. The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical accounting expertise, experience operating in a fast-paced environment, and a proven ability to drive accurate and timely financial reporting. This individual will serve as a trusted partner and collaborate closely with leadership, ownership groups, lenders, auditors, and cross-functional business teams. This position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to the company's continued growth and value creation initiatives.

Requirements

Proven cross-functional collaboration experience as position requires frequent interactions with Accounting, Treasury, FP&A, and Business Operations teams
In-depth knowledge of financial reporting systems including A/P, A/R, G/L and payroll.
Ability to deliver high quality work product while meeting deadlines
Strong desire to be on a high growth, winning team, working with passionate, purposeful people; naturally curious
Prior accounting experience with mergers & acquisitions
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of an organization
Self-starter and finisher; proven experience taking significant initiative
Work independently with appropriate allocation of time management and organization
Proven orientation towards detail coupled with an extremely high ability to self-check own work and attention to accuracy; innate big picture sensibility when required
Ability to iterate, think independently, confidently suggest and implement change to improve timing, processes, outcomes
Strong interpersonal skillset with an ability to support and interact with executive management and investors
Highest ethical and professional conduct
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Ability to travel to various states on the east coast , travel <10%
Required minimum of 7 years experience in progressive accounting roles; must include management and external reporting experience
Active CPA designation.
Big 4 public accounting experience required
Advanced proficiency in Excel
Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, while managing multiple priorities
Proven background in business case theory and practical experience

Nice To Haves

Previous PE experience in a high growth industry a plus

Responsibilities

Support the CFO, VP Finance/Controller in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements and supporting schedules
Assist in the preparation of reporting packages
Ensure compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, workflows, and reporting efficiency across the organization
Support the continued development of a scalable accounting infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing business
Partner with external advisors and auditors on complex accounting transactions and reporting requirements
Maintain accounting policies and procedures to support evolving business needs and regulatory requirements
Support the annual financial statement audit and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors
Coordinate audit requests, testing, documentation, and issue resolution.
Assist in maintaining a strong internal control environment and implementing process improvements
Support lender reporting requirements and compliance activities
Help mentor, develop, and support members of the accounting team