Chief Financial Officer – Rock Island Communications
About Rock Island
Rock Island is a telecommunications company based in the San Juan Islands, WA, with the mission to deliver fast, reliable, and innovative internet services that connect our community to the world. Our vision is a future where every resident and business in the islands has access to world-class connectivity, enabling economic growth, education, and opportunity.
Since our founding, we’ve invested heavily in fiber infrastructure, wireless technologies, and customer service excellence to meet the unique challenges of connectivity across our island geography. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, and the delivery of exceptional value to our customers while strengthening the economic vitality of our region.
This is a pivotal time to join Rock Island. You will tackle real-world business challenges with a team that prizes agility, rigor, ownership, and transparency — values essential to achieving ambitious goals in a competitive telecommunications market.
What You Will Be Doing
You will own the financial strategy and operations for Rock Island, ensuring the company’s profitability, sustainability, and long-term growth. You will partner closely with leadership across engineering, operations, network solutions, and customer service to align financial goals with business objectives. You will be a key driver in identifying opportunities for revenue growth, cost optimization, and capital efficiency, while maintaining compliance and fiscal discipline.
You will report directly to the EVP and serve as a trusted advisor to the executive team and Board of Directors. This is primarily an on-site role, 3-4 full days per week, located in the San Juan Islands, WA.
You Will:
- Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Develop and execute strategies to drive profitability and optimize operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial alignment with business priorities.
- Oversee accounting, treasury, and compliance functions with precision and integrity.
- Provide clear, actionable insights to guide decision-making at the executive and board level.
- Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.
- Champion a team and culture of accountability, transparency, and results-driven performance.
- Oversee grant accounting, compliance, and reporting requirements, and collaborate with operational teams to guarantee precise financial tracking.
You Are:
- A strategic financial leader with a proven track record of driving profitability in a competitive, service-based industry.
- Skilled at translating complex financial data into clear, actionable strategies that accelerate growth and strengthen operational performance.
- Comfortable owning the numbers — from high-level forecasting to detailed analysis — and holding yourself and others accountable for results.
- A collaborative partner who thrives in cross-functional environments, building trust and alignment with engineering, operations, sales, and customer service teams.
- Experienced in capital planning, managing relationships with banks, investors, and regulatory bodies.
- Resilient and resourceful, able to navigate the unique challenges of operating in a geographically dispersed, infrastructure-heavy business.
- Committed to transparency, fiscal discipline, and delivering hard truths when necessary to protect the company’s long-term health.
- Energized by the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the community, knowing that every decision you make supports connectivity, economic vitality, and quality of life in the San Juan Islands.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
- MBA and/or professional certification (CPA/CMA/Qualified Accounting certificate) are strongly preferred.
- Up to 7+ years of relevant work experience with progressively increasing levels of responsibility.
- 5+ years of people management experience
- Demonstrates any equivalent combination of experience, education, and training that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Why Join Us
At Rock Island, your work will directly shape the future of connectivity in one of the most unique and beautiful regions in the country. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values innovation, integrity, and community impact — and you’ll have the opportunity to lead the financial strategy that ensures our continued success.
Benefits
Our total compensation package includes benefits, including but not limited to:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans for employees and their families
• Flexible PTO
• 9 Paid holidays
• Up to 4% employer 401(k) match, HSA, and HRA
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
• Paid parental leave and support
Rock Island Communications is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know.
Location
Friday Harbor, WA
Employment Type
Full-time
Location Type
Primarily On-site 3-4 days a week
Department
Finance
Compensation
$145K-$175K
