Corporate Accounting & Reporting Manager

Corporate Accounting & Reporting Manager  

About Forged Fiber  

At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions. 

Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence. 

The Role  

The Corporate Accounting & Reporting Manager plays a key role in ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient accounting and financial reporting. This position oversees critical accounting areas including affiliate accounting and reporting, debt and equity accounting, treasury functions, and the month‑end close process, including close calendars, checklists, and account reconciliation tracking. This individual is a hands‑on leader who balances technical accounting expertise with process improvement, cross‑functional collaboration, and support of business growth initiatives. 

Work Location- Hybrid Denver, CO 

The Main Responsibilities  

Month-End Close Management and Reporting 

• Own and manage the monthly close calendar and checklist, ensuring timely completion and accountability. 

• Proactively identify and resolve close issues to improve cycle time and quality. 

• Prepare monthly financial reporting for both management reporting and external reporting purposes, in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company-specific accounting policies and practices.  

• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide meaningful insights to management.  

Account Reconciliations & Balance Sheet Integrity 

• Oversee the account reconciliation process, including: 

• Establishing reconciliation standards and deadlines 

• Reviewing high‑risk and complex account reconciliations 

• Tracking completion and aging of reconciling items 

• Maintain reconciliation tracking and reporting to ensure balance sheet accuracy 

• Lead efforts to resolve long‑standing reconciling items and improve overall balance sheet discipline. 

Treasury and Cash Management 

• Manage cash position, monitor bank balances and administer payments as needed, coordinating with FP&A to ensure liquidity for working capital needs. 

• Complete cash activity accounting and monthly bank account reconciliations.  

Corporate Accounting 

• Oversee affiliate accounting and reporting and provide requested information and explanations to affiliates as required. 

• Ensure accurate accounting for debt and equity transactions, including: 

• Interest accruals and amortization 

• Covenant calculations and lender reporting 

• Borrowings, repayments, amendments, and refinancings 

• Equity investments, distributions, and related accounting 

• Prepare debt-related reporting and compliance deliverables 

• Support annual financial statement preparation and coordination with external auditors 

Leadership & Process Improvement 

• Lead, mentor, and develop lower level accounting team members; provide coaching and technical guidance 

• Identify and implement process improvements to support scalability and efficiency in a growing private-company environment 

• Support special projects such as process integrations, system implementations, or financing activities 

• Collaborate with FP&A, SCM and Operations to support management reporting and business decision-making 

What We Look For in a Candidate 

Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results. 

Main Requirements 

Required 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting 

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate or multi-entity accounting 

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting. 

• Demonstrated experience managing or coordinating month-end close and reporting processes. 

• Experience overseeing account reconciliations and balance sheet review. 

• Experience with cash management and treasury-related processes (cash positioning and forecasting, banking platforms and payment controls).  

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment 

Preferred 

• CPA or CPA-eligible 

• Prior experience in a private-equity–backed or privately held company 

• Public accounting background a plus 

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, Workday, SAP) 

• Advanced Excel skills; experience with close or reconciliation automation tools (i.e. Blackline) is a plus 

Key Competencies 

• Hands-on and detail-oriented with strong ownership mindset 

• Strong business acumen and understanding of cash and liquidity drivers 

• Clear and effective communicator across finance and non-finance stakeholders 

• Process-focused with a continuous improvement mentality 

• Adaptable and comfortable operating in a high growth organization 

Compensation 

This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors. 

 Location Based Pay Ranges: 

$104,000-$173,000

Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.  

What to Expect Next 

Background Screening 

If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements. 

Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.