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Role Summary:

Develop, recommend, and implement accounting practices throughout CCI in accordance with GAAP to ensure that financial and operating data accurately reflect the condition of the business or unit and provides reliable information necessary to control operations.

Recognized leader with a deep understanding of Accounting and Analysis. Responsible for the end-to-end ownership of multiple significant processes.  Work will require driving continuous process improvements and incorporating effective internal controls. Prepares and reviews analyses with business partners and key stakeholders. Lead cross-functional projects to identify opportunities to add value through effectiveness measures. Manages other managers and/or professionals.

Major Tasks:

Lead a team of analysts  who are responsible for performing accounting analysis and maintaining a complete and accurate general ledger in accordance with GAAP.

Through Collaboration with business partners manages end-to end processes to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and compliance. Responsible for drafting and maintaining accounting and financial reporting processes and policies.

Create advanced visualizations of analysis and provide drafts for executive level presentations.                                                                         

Oversee production of variance analysis to include forecasting, prior month, and ad hoc reporting.

Coach and develop people to maximize strengths.  Advises and coaches team members on procedures, priorities, and standard methodology.

Maintain business partnerships across various functional areas for alignment.

Provide subject matter expertise within area of focus. Leads the Resolution of complex questions and/or problems.

Effectively communicate monthly results and complex / sensitive topics.

Build team of analysts and/or managers through recruiting, selection, developing, coaching and performance management.

Oversee preparation of documents for the review of outside auditors.

Manage and monitor the team’s accountability for KPIs.

Perform special projects and tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum

7 or more years of experience required in related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance, etc.)

5 or more years of experience required if candidate possesses a related advanced degree

Requires strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Excellent soft skills such as: interpersonal, leadership, presentation, and collaborative skills to work effectively with teams throughout organization

 Preferred

BS/BA degree in related discipline strongly desired (i.e. Accounting, Finance, etc.). 

3 or more years of experience in a management role preferred

Experience in telecommunications industry desired

Who We Are

About Cox Communications

Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through broadband applications and services. The largest private telecom company in America, we proudly serve six million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that makes each one unique.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com. 

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).  For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.  

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