ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE, INC.
Chief Financial Officer (Garretson)
ALLIANCE COMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE, INC., Garretson, South Dakota, United States, 57030
Alliance Communications Cooperative, a fiscally strong, member-owned broadband provider serving communities across South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa, is seeking a forward-thinking Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This opening comes as the result of the planned retirement of our long-tenured financial leader.
Alliance delivers over 15,000 connections through a 100% fiber network, providing rural communities with world-class connectivity. The CFO will guide the financial strategy that fuels this mission and support the continued growth of one of the regions most respected telecommunications cooperatives.
The CFO is a key member of Alliances executive leadership team, responsible for shaping long-term financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing all accounting and financial operations. This role demands a highly strategic leader who can operate confidently in a dynamic telecommunications and cooperative environment. Telecom experience is preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional financial and operational leadership skills.
What Youll Do Lead strategic financial planning and capital investment decisions Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting Ensure compliance with GAAP, FCC, USAC, IRS, and multi-state cooperative regulations Support grant funding applications and broadband expansion initiatives Mentor and develop the finance team Partner with the CEO and Board on financial direction and performance
What Were Looking For Bachelors in Accounting/Finance required; MBA preferred CPA/CMA strongly preferred 510+ years of financial leadership (telecom experience a plus, not required) Strong strategic mindset with hands-on execution abilities Experience with capital planning, regulatory reporting, and financial modelling
Why Alliance & the Region Headquarters in Garretson, SD, minutes from Sioux Falls (metro population ~300,000) Small-town living with big-city amenities nearbyconcerts, restaurants, shopping Low crime, family-focused communities, and plentiful outdoor recreation Easy travel with multiple major airlines out of Sioux Falls Regional Airport
What We Offer Competitive salary and full benefits (health, dental, vision, pension, 401k) Generous PTO, holidays, training, and volunteer time Cooperative membership perks
Alliance delivers over 15,000 connections through a 100% fiber network, providing rural communities with world-class connectivity. The CFO will guide the financial strategy that fuels this mission and support the continued growth of one of the regions most respected telecommunications cooperatives.
The CFO is a key member of Alliances executive leadership team, responsible for shaping long-term financial strategy, ensuring regulatory compliance, and overseeing all accounting and financial operations. This role demands a highly strategic leader who can operate confidently in a dynamic telecommunications and cooperative environment. Telecom experience is preferred but not required for candidates with exceptional financial and operational leadership skills.
What Youll Do Lead strategic financial planning and capital investment decisions Oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and financial reporting Ensure compliance with GAAP, FCC, USAC, IRS, and multi-state cooperative regulations Support grant funding applications and broadband expansion initiatives Mentor and develop the finance team Partner with the CEO and Board on financial direction and performance
What Were Looking For Bachelors in Accounting/Finance required; MBA preferred CPA/CMA strongly preferred 510+ years of financial leadership (telecom experience a plus, not required) Strong strategic mindset with hands-on execution abilities Experience with capital planning, regulatory reporting, and financial modelling
Why Alliance & the Region Headquarters in Garretson, SD, minutes from Sioux Falls (metro population ~300,000) Small-town living with big-city amenities nearbyconcerts, restaurants, shopping Low crime, family-focused communities, and plentiful outdoor recreation Easy travel with multiple major airlines out of Sioux Falls Regional Airport
What We Offer Competitive salary and full benefits (health, dental, vision, pension, 401k) Generous PTO, holidays, training, and volunteer time Cooperative membership perks