Assistant Controller North America - Washington DC

Company

Cogent Communications is a global, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and Ethernet transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. A competitive base salary and a full benefits package including; Health, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off ( PTO), Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Holidays, Parental Leave, 401 ( k) plan with employer match, stock options, and an Employee Assistance Program. Most benefits take effect within 30 days of employment, and some require a waiting period.

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller will assist the Controller North America for ensuring effective financial controls, timely and accurate internal and external financial reporting for Cogent’s North American entities. She/he will need a strong technical accounting and accounting systems background as well as prior experience with financial statement preparation, account reconciliations and variance analysis.

Essential Job Functions

Preparation of monthly financial statementsAccount reconciliationsAnalysis and posting and approval of accounting batchesVariance analysis- month to month and vs planAssist in the consolidation processSarbanes Oxley controls testing and documentationPreparation of accounting policies and procedures documentationEnsure compliance with financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systemsProviding timely and accurate information to external auditorsPreparation of any special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trendsProtects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential

Minimum Job Requirements

Bachelors Degree in AccountingMinimum 3 years practical experienceExpertise in ExcelExperience with Great Plains accounting software is a bonusKnowledge of USGAAPExcellent Communication skills-both written and oral

COVID-19 Policy

Cogent has adopted a mandatory vaccination and booster policy which requires all U.S. employees to be fully vaccinated with one booster against COVID-19. Prior to beginning employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or apply for and receive an accommodation to be exempt from the policy.

By submitting an application or resume for this position, I understand that is an in-office position and agree to abide Cogent’s mandatory vaccination policy.

To apply for the Assistant Controller North America position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.