SUMMARY
The Director of Financial Operations is responsible for partnering closely with functional and operational leaders
to ensure disciplined financial management aligned with production levels, capital plans, and long-term growth
objectives. This role provides strategic financial insight through detailed cost tracking, capital expenditure
analysis, and performance reporting to support data-driven decision-making across the organization.
The Director of Financial Operations plays a critical role in ensuring capital investments are deployed efficiently,
expenditures align with approved business plans, and financial transparency is maintained for executive
leadership and private equity ownership.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Partner with functional leaders to evaluate departmental spend relative to production levels, budget
requirements, and growth trajectories
• Establish and lead monthly spend read-outs with functional leaders to review actuals, variances, and
trends
• Manage and report on CAPEX spend, including tracking expenditures relative to engineering progress
and constructed fiber miles
• Develop and maintain reporting on:
o Cost per mile by project
o Cost per passing by project
o Cost per installation
o Installation tracking
• Ensure, through accurate and timely reporting, that capital expenditures are tracking in accordance
with approved business plans
• Partner with the Accounting team to support coding updates and chart-of-accounts alignment
necessary to report financial actuals meaningfully
• Assist in the annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes by leveraging cost reporting and
insights derived from monthly financial reports
• Support monthly financial reporting to executive leadership and private equity ownership, including
variance explanations and performance insights
• Track and report on additional key performance indicators (KPIs) as required to support operational
and financial objectives
• Continuously improve financial reporting processes, tools, and dashboards to enhance visibility,
accuracy, and timeliness of data
• Provide financial guidance and analytical support for strategic initiatives, capital planning, and growth
investments
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by executive leadership
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or related field required
• MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial operations, FP&A, or financial management roles
• Experience supporting capital-intensive operations, preferably within telecommunications, fiber, utilities, or infrastructure industries • Strong understanding of CAPEX management, project-based costing, and financial performance metrics • Experience working with or reporting to private equity ownership structures preferred • Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, reporting, and data analysis tools • Strong working knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems PREFERRED SKILLS • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Excellent communication and presentation abilities • Ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leaders • High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities • Proactive, results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement