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Description:
We are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to manage financial performance, strengthen operational accountability, and drive strategy that positions the organization for sustainable growth.
As CFO, you will oversee all financial and accounting functions across the Atlantic Telephone Membership Cooperative (ATMC) family of companies. This position carries significant responsibility for ensuring regulatory compliance, guiding strategic financial planning, and providing clear, forward-looking direction that balances the demands of today with the opportunities of tomorrow.
You will serve as a key member of the executive team, a trusted advisor and leader who builds strong teams, fosters transparency, and brings clarity to complex challenges. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of leading financial operations at the executive level, managing multiple entities, and delivering steady, thoughtful guidance that strengthens both people and processes.
At FOCUS Broadband, we are proud of our cooperative roots and ambitious about our future. We are seeking a leader who will help us grow with discipline, lead with integrity, and remain deeply committed to the communities and employees we serve.
Requirements:
- Serves as a strategic partner to the CEO by collaborating in the shaping of business strategies, long-term financial plans, and organizational initiatives, providing insight, foresight, and recommendations that align with the cooperative’s mission and business objectives.
- Partners with departmental Vice Presidents to align financial strategies with broader organizational priorities including evaluating new market opportunities, expansion projects, infrastructure growth, technology upgrades, labor costs, etc.
- Leads and supervises the accounting and finance teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship, overseeing task assignments, monitoring workflow, and addressing personnel issues to ensure timely completion of all financial activities.
- Monitors company cash flow by updating cash flow projections, investing excess funds, analyzing long-term debt, and reviewing accounts receivable reports and weekly cash requirements.
- Ensures accurate record-keeping and reporting by developing internal control policies and record-keeping guidelines and preparing, analyzing, and reviewing various financial reports. Provides key financial Reviews and distributes monthly financial statements. Files compliance reports with appropriate agencies.
- Prepares and presents comprehensive financial reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to the CEO, Board of Directors, and executive leadership team, ensuring decision-makers have accurate, timely, and actionable information to guide organizational strategy and performance.
- Reviews and double-checks income tax expense and estimated tax payment calculations and reviews company tax returns as necessary.
- Oversees and monitors the negotiation of purchases of significant equipment and supplies and arranges financing as appropriate.
- Leads capital planning, debt management, and financing strategies to ensure optimal cost of capital and long-term sustainability.
- Manages relationships with banks, bondholders, and other financing entities. Serves as primary liaison with lenders, rating agencies, auditors, and key financial partners.
- Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations for investment options to the CEO/General Manager and Board of Directors as requested.
- Ensures the company’s business lines comply with regulatory authorities regarding operations and reporting.
- Performs all other related duties as the CEO/General Manager assigns.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversees the Accounting, Finance, Regulatory, Purchasing and Warehouse departments, ensuring comprehensive oversight and strategic direction.
- Encouraging cooperation and teamwork among employees while advocating for communication across divisions and nurturing candid communication among team members.
- Provide mentorship and support to all team members, helping them enhance their skills and support career growth.
- Conduct performance evaluations for Accounting, Finance, Regulatory Purchasing and Warehouse teams, providing constructive feedback and identifying areas for improvement while also recognizing and rewarding exceptional performance.
- Lead by example, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and credibility in decision-making and delegation.
- Motivate and inspire the team by communicating the vision for the department, aligning the team’s efforts with organizational objectives, managing change processes, and guiding the team members through transitions.
- Provide team members with opportunities for professional development and growth to nurture the next leaders of our company.
- Execute daily performance evaluation and monitoring strategies, ensuring that work is distributed efficiently, encourage teamwork by holding team member check-ins, skip level check-ins, and remain accessible to help and direction.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field required. MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of at least five years in a supervisory capacity.
- CPA, CFA, or other relevant professional certifications preferred.
- Experience as a finance and accounting professional in telecommunications and/or in a cooperative preferred.
- Must have and maintain a good driving record and a valid driver’s license.
Who is FOCUS Broadband?
FOCUS Broadband is North Carolina’s largest communications cooperative. Formerly known as ATMC, our humble roots began in 1955 when residents banded together to bring telephone service to Brunswick County for the first time. Today, our team provides high-speed fiber optic internet, Merge TV, Wireless Security, and more.
FOCUS Broadband is proud of our history and reputation for putting our customers first. FOCUS Broadband has built its reputation by providing outstanding customer service and technology. We are building a next-generation, 100% fiber-optic network in Brunswick County. We are expanding our reach to serve portions of Bladen, Chowan, Columbus, Duplin, Hoke, Pender, Perquimans, Robeson, and Scotland Counties.
As employees at FOCUS Broadband, our team enjoys rewarding, challenging, and exciting careers. Though we number more than 300 employees, FOCUS Broadband maintains a small company feel by letting employees know they are appreciated, valued, and recognized. Our team enjoys competitive earnings and excellent benefits, including a 401k with a company match with an additional company contribution to the 401k, an on-site clinic, a lucrative wellness program, tuition reimbursement to help with career advancement, and much more. FOCUS Broadband is a “Local Company with Local Priorities.”
Are you ready to start an exciting career with FOCUS Broadband?
FOCUS Broadband Benefits:
- Competitive Salaries
- 401k company contributed plus tiered match
- Employer-paid premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees
- Employer-paid Short-Term and Long-term Disability coverage.
- Employer-paid AD&D (Accidental Death & Dismemberment) and Term-life.
- On-Site Clinic: available Monday-Friday
- Wellness Bonus Program – including Gym Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous PTO & Paid Holidays
The above statements describe the level of work performed and expected in general terms. They are not intended to list all the responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of employees. Furthermore, nothing in this job description shall be interpreted to conflict with, eliminate, or modify in any way Focus Broadband’s employment-at-will status.
Focus Broadband is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Focus Broadband is a Drug-Free Workplace. Focus Broadband participates in the E-Verify system operated by the US Department of Homeland Security.
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