Senior Analyst, External Reporting - Brightspeed

At Brightspeed, we are reimagining how people live, work, play and connect by providing fast, reliable internet connections and an awesome customer experience in twenty states throughout the Midwest and South.

Backed by funds managed by Apollo Global Management, our vision is to accelerate the upgrade of copper to fiber optic technologies, bringing faster and more reliable internet service to many rural markets traditionally underserved by broadband providers, while delivering best-in-class customer experience.  

Be a part of the team that will make this vision a reality….designing and building a world class fiber network and creating a customer experience second to none.

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We are currently looking for a Senior Analyst, External Reporting to join our growing Finance team! In this role, you will report directly to the External Reporting Manager. You will be an integral part of a best-in-class financial reporting function for a growing telecommunications company. You will support the company's development and implementation of a financial reporting function including analyzing operational results, drafting financial statements and footnotes to final issuance. In addition, you will partner with other finance groups, external auditors and consultants. You will need to have excellent technical accounting skills and communications skills, both written and verbal, and will need to be proactive and detail oriented.

As a Senior Analyst, External Reporting, your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Support reporting obligations and ensure timely submission of all required reporting for equity investors, lenders and management
• Prepare and review various financial statement components and management reporting documents
• Maintain proper policies and procedures, documentation, and test approach for all reporting areas to provide assurance that the Company is operating a best-in-class accounting and reporting controls environment
• Identify and communicate issues and improvement opportunities
• Stay current on new and evolving GAAP requirements, research accounting guidance, effectively partner with accounting to implement changes and ensure compliance
• Provide support and requirements to technology teams and external consultants to implement and refine Workiva
• Partner with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and report to various stakeholders on the status of internal/external audits

WHAT IT TAKES TO CATCH OUR EYE:

• 5+ years relevant experience in Accounting and Reporting
• Strong communication, planning and project management skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to investigate, analyze, and interpret accounting guidance
• Experience working hands-on with other cross-functional teams
• Adaptable to changing business environment and organizational structure

BONUS POINTS FOR:

• Master’s Degree
• CPA accreditation           
• Public accounting experience
• Telecommunications industry knowledge
• Experience with SAP or Workiva

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WHY JOIN US?

We aspire to contemporary ways of working.

At Brightspeed, we have roles that are designated as remote, hybrid, office or field-based, depending on the position, business needs and individual circumstances. We have a brand new, state-of-the-art corporate HQ in Charlotte, NC and we prioritize hiring talent in the Charlotte area, whenever possible, to make it a truly vibrant destination for our hybrid workforce. We also invest in technology that enables our entire team to stay connected. Why? Because Brightspeed recognizes the value of finding the best talent for the job, wherever they may be.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Our benefits and paid time off programs reflect our underlying belief in promoting overall wellness through physical, emotional and financial health. Brightspeed offers a comprehensive benefit program, including competitive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; an employee assistance program; a 401K plan with company match and a host of voluntary benefits. 

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the center of our grounding belief in Being Real. 

When we bring our authentic selves to work, everyone is better as a result. A diverse team helps us be fierce advocates for more accessible, inclusive and high-quality internet, because we believe doing so promotes equity in the communities we serve.

Brightspeed is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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