Director of Finance
ASCEND Wireless Networks LLC
Position Overview
ASCEND Wireless Networks LLC is seeking a highly disciplined, execution-oriented Director of Finance to lead day-to-day financial operations, reporting, forecasting, and financial controls across our rapidly scaling telecom infrastructure, wireless, security, and connectivity businesses.
This role sits at the intersection of operations, capital strategy, and accountability. The Director of Finance will partner closely with the CEO and leadership team to ensure financial clarity, strong cash discipline, lender/investor confidence, and scalable systems as ASCEND grows.
This is a hands-on leadership role—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-moving environments, builds structure without bureaucracy, and takes ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Controls
- Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
- Ensure accurate, timely financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
- Establish and enforce strong internal controls and approval workflows
- Oversee AP/AR, payroll coordination, and expense management
- Maintain clean, audit-ready financial records
Budgeting, Forecasting & Cash Management
- Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes
- Build and maintain cash-flow forecasts with clear runway visibility
- Monitor burn rate, working capital, and liquidity
- Partner with operations to align budgets to execution plans
- Identify margin improvement and cost-control opportunities
Reporting & Executive Support
- Prepare weekly and monthly executive financial dashboards
- Deliver variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) with clear explanations
- Support CEO decision-making with concise, actionable financial insights
- Build board-level and lender-ready reporting packages
Capital, Lenders & Investors
- Support debt and equity raises with financial models and diligence materials
- Manage lender reporting, covenant tracking, and compliance
- Assist with investor reporting, cap table support, and use-of-funds tracking
- Partner with legal, banking, and external advisors as needed
Systems & Process Improvement
- Improve financial systems, tools, and workflows for scalability
- Document finance SOPs and accountability standards
- Build discipline around forecasting accuracy and execution follow-through
- Prepare the finance function for future CFO-level scale
Qualifications & Experience
- 7–12+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- Strong background in financial reporting, forecasting, and cash management
- Experience in telecom, infrastructure, construction, or capital-intensive businesses preferred
- Demonstrated ability to build structure in fast-growth environments
- High integrity, ownership mindset, and attention to detail
- Advanced Excel / financial modeling skills
- CPA, CMA, or MBA a plus (not required)
What Success Looks Like (First 12 Months)
- Monthly closes completed on time with zero surprises
- Clear cash visibility and forecasting discipline
- Leadership team trusts the numbers—every time
- Lender and investor confidence strengthened
- Finance function operating with clarity, rhythm, and accountability
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