Senior Finance and BizOps Manager

February 11

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Community Phone is a telecommunications company that provides reliable phone services for homes and businesses without the need for an internet connection. Their plans are designed to be simple and affordable, with no hidden fees or long contracts. Community Phone emphasizes strong call quality and customer support from real human representatives, alongside features like spam call blocking, call forwarding, and voicemail transcription. Their technology leverages industrial-grade antennas to connect to nearby cell towers, ensuring connectivity even during power outages.

51 - 200 employees

Founded 2018

📡 Telecommunications

🤝 B2B

👥 B2C

📋 Description

• Manage financial controls and oversee relationships with external accounting and compliance firms • Collaborate with external Telecom Tax Compliance firms and internal legal teams, including General Counsel and Telecom Lawyers, to ensure compliance with industry regulations. • Review and ensure accurate classification of monthly expenses in collaboration with the external accounting firm for timely month-end close. • Project-manage telecom and sales tax registrations with external firm, including handling notices and escalating as needed. • Research tax registration requirements for new products and identify potential cost-saving opportunities for customers. • Coordinate bill approvals across departments to ensure timely processing (e.g., verifying and obtaining approvals for vendor invoices). • Provide actionable insights to leadership on financial and operational improvements. • Support strategic planning and negotiations to optimize COGS and drive the company toward cash-flow neutrality. • Raise and track alerts related to unnecessary refunds and other cash flow issues, providing support for escalated concerns. • Partner with leadership to identify and implement system-wide changes that bring the company closer to achieving cash-flow neutral status. • Act as the primary project manager for cross-functional initiatives involving financial, compliance, and operational initiatives. • Liaise with external partners to resolve financial notices, registrations, and compliance matters efficiently. • Negotiate with government agencies, vendors, and other entities as needed to support financial and operational goals. • Own and manage the company cap table, oversee stock issuance, and handle agreements with investors for equity-related matters.

🎯 Requirements

• A strong background in finance and accounting • Experience working in an early stage start-up and handling financial responsibilities common for companies at this stage. • Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. • Experience working with external accounting, compliance, and legal partners. • A proven ability to manage complex financial processes, including tax compliance, expense classification, and vendor approvals. • A flair for dealing with vendors like state and federal government, regulatory bodies, supply chain vendors, etc. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on driving efficiency and cost savings. • Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to work independently as an individual contributor. • Experience in telecom or regulated industries is a plus.