Controller

Position: Controller

Position Summary:

The Senior Vice President, Controller serves as the senior accounting executive of the company and a key member of the finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role has enterprise-wide responsibility for the integrity, transparency, and discipline of the companys accounting and financial reporting functions.

As the principal accounting leader of the organization, the Controller will lead and oversee all accounting operations including financial reporting, technical accounting, tax oversight, audit management, internal controls, and oversight of key third-party financial service providers across a multi-state communications enterprise. This executive will play a central role in ensuring the companys financial infrastructure supports operational scale, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth.

The Controller will lead and develop a sophisticated accounting organization while ensuring compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control standards. This role requires a seasoned executive capable of operating at both a strategic and operational level while serving as the CFOs principal partner in ensuring the integrity, discipline, and scalability of the companys financial reporting and accounting infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all corporate accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets

Direct the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes

Oversee preparation and review of quarterly and annual financial statements

Ensure compliance with US GAAP, tax regulations, and internal accounting policies

Serve as the companys technical accounting authority for complex or non-routine transactions

Act as primary liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit process

Oversee corporate tax compliance and external tax advisors

Maintain and continually enhance the companys internal control framework, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation

Lead and develop a senior accounting leadership team across multiple functional areas

Institutionalize accounting policies, procedures and documentation to reduce key-person dependency

Partner with the CFO and finance leadership to strengthen financial governance

Support enterprise initiatives including ERP enhancements and system implementations

Support strategic initiatives, including process improvements, system implementations and process transformation, including advanced automation and analytical technologies

Support M&A diligence, transaction accounting and post-acquisition integration

Provide accounting leadership for complex business initiatives and cross-functional financial decisions

Qualifications:

20+ years progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership responsibility

5+ years recent experience as a Controller, CAO, or equivalent senior accounting leadership role

Active CPA license required

Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related field required

Experience managing accounting organizations of 20+ professionals strongly preferred

Big 4 public accounting background strongly preferred

Deep technical experience in US GAAP and complex accounting matters

Demonstrated leadership of enterprise financial reporting, tax oversight, and internal controls

Expertise leading large accounting organizations in complex, multi-entity or multi-state environments

Experience operating within complex, or infrastructure-intensive industries strongly preferred

Strong financial systems experience; Oracle ERP experience preferred

Experience interacting with executive leadership, auditors preferred

Disclaimer: The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience; relevant skills and qualifications; education level; and certifications/licenses.

Get to know us: Mediacom Communications Corporation is the 5th largest cable operator in the United States. Through its fiber-rich network, Mediacom offers high-speed data, video, phone, and mobile services to over 3 million households and businesses across 22 states.

Company Benefits:

You'll find all sorts of advantages to joining the Mediacom team including:

Company provided vehicle and gas card!

Paid on the job training and opportunity to promote quickly!

Company provided tools, tablet, and phone!

Health, vision, and dental insurance!

Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off!

401K with generous company match!

Pay increases through self-guided training!

Performance bonus potential!

Employee discounts on Mediacom services, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided!

Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees!

Company provided uniforms and boots!

Employee Wellness Program!

Who you are matters here: Mediacom Communications Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Mediacom Communications Corporation prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations.