Community Phone ยท 7 hours ago
Finance and Business Operations Manager
Remote (United States)
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$110K/yr - $130K/yr
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Responsibilities
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.
Serve as a broad-spectrum contributor, taking ownership of diverse responsibilities and driving initiatives independently.
Own and manage the company cap table, oversee stock issuance, and handle agreements with investors for equity-related matters.
Qualification
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Required
A strong background in finance, with a preference for candidates who lean towards finance rather than 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 flare 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.
Preferred
Experience in telecom or regulated industries is a plus.
Company
Community Phone
Community Phone provides easy-to-use, dependable landline phone service for households and businesses.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Bossa InvestY Combinator
2021-11-01Seed
2021-04-01Seed
2020-06-04Seed
Leadership Team
James Graham
Co-Founder and CEO
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