Job Description

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Job Description

Are you a smart, driven, and curious person who loves working with wireless technology and solving problems? Do you have a mind for software, technology, and communicating? Are you looking to grow your career with great upward trajectory? Do you work hard, have a positive attitude, and are interested in helping others?

If you answered “Yes”, RCN Technologies is the right place for you and we want to meet you. We are a thriving tech company in downtown Knoxville with tremendous opportunities for a person who seeks a career in technology and wants to work for a company that values the individual, invests in its people, and provides incredible opportunities for individual impact and career growth.

We are looking for an individual who is willing to put in exceptional effort and can work well within a team environment to accomplish strategic goals and support growth needs. This person needs to possess an unwavering dedication to providing the best service and best product to the customer. We believe incredible service builds incredible customer relationships that will allow us to grow with each customer. In addition, this person needs to be organized and have an extreme ownership of their role with the goal of building a great career and growth with us.

Join a winning team today and experience growth and success with us. All you need to do is apply now to learn more.

Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Position Hours and Location

We are actively hiring for this position. You will be expected to work a standard schedule of 40 hours per week. You'll work at our downtown Knoxville, Tennessee headquarters located at 200 Jennings Avenue. Our office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. ET, though we are hiring for day and night shifts.

Compensation

We are offering competitive compensation and a growth plan based on experience and skill and this will be discussed with you during the interview process.

Your Opportunities

You'll have many opportunities to develop and grow your career skills and applied experience. In addition to working on impactful projects and having a strong influence on their development and execution, you'll also spend time shadowing team members in other departments. You'll get face-to-face time with the company president and other executives while building relationships and your professional network with leaders throughout the company. You'll have the opportunity to observe meetings with various stakeholders. Your roles and responsibilities will provide skill development and you'll get periodic informal and formal reviews and feedback from your supervisor. You'll also have input on what you want to accomplish during your career.

How to Apply

Please apply through our careers portal at   . Make sure to include a resume, cover letter, and any work samples you feel are relevant to the position.

Requirements

What You’ll Do

Your seat will have the following roles and responsibilities, though there will be new needs and activities that develop during your time here that you’ll be involved with as well:

• Collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data
• Preparing and issuing financial statements and reports
• Creating and implementing policies and procedures
• Making and managing budgets
• Handling and processing payrolls
• Ensuring compliance with financial rules and regulations
• Developing strategic financial plans and goals
• Keeping track of debt levels and liabilities
• Providing financial analysis tools for decision making
  

It is important that all team members embody RCN’s Core Values: Enjoy the Journey, Embrace Development, Extreme Ownership, Stronger United, and Create Wow. You may perform other duties outside of job description when needed. 

Education & Experience

• 5+ years working as a Controller at a thirty to fifty million dollar company
  
• Proven track record as a strong, effective communicator
  
• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Finance 
  

Requirements

Required Skills

• Ability to comprehend technical concepts and be independently resourceful
  
• Organized and proficient in phone-based triage and support
  
• Assess highly variable situations and find solutions
  
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
  
• Must be a life-long learner
  
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
  
• Ability to work well in teams
  
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail
  

What We’re Looking For

RCN Technologies' ideal candidate for this position is someone with a desire to learn and a passion for technology. Someone who is very organized and enjoys getting the details right. This position is for someone who wants a new experience and a new challenge each and every day.

• You’re eager to work on a great team.   You’re inspired to help people and businesses connect wherever they are. You want to impact the world positively. You know that good technology can help the company have a positive impact. You’re committed to our ethos of #ExpectMore.
  
• Must be well spoken, outgoing, organized, detailed-oriented, dependable, and flexible.
  
• Possess the personality and professionalism to engage with customers and partners successfully.
  
• Positive attitude and desire to work in a rapid-growth professional environment.
  
• Technical aptitude:   Either you are in love with technology or you have a desire to learn how technology impacts business and have the aptitude to understand its impact. The more technical experience the better, though it is not a requirement.
  
• Communication: Phenomenal phone skills with the ability to convey enthusiasm and energy. You will need to be able convey situations and issues both on-site and over the phone.
  
• Collaboration/Teamwork: Ability to work effectively with others on a common task; taking actions which respect the needs and contributions of others; contributing to and accepting the consensus; negotiating a win-win solution to achieve the objectives of the team.
  
• Adaptability: Ability to adjust to business needs; positively drive change.
  
• Self-Starter/Initiative: Goes beyond expectation; creates opportunities to implement business efficiencies and minimizes problems by anticipating or preparing in advance; seeks out or accepts additional responsibilities. Self-motivated and achievement oriented.
  
• Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills: Ability to suspend judgment and validate the situation; must be able to consider multiple perspectives and re-evaluate the situation as new information becomes available. Will need to evaluate situations and make decisions on the spot in some circumstances.  Ability to research all angles of an issue to provide the customer with a viable and workable solution.
  
• Attention to Detail: Demonstrates thoroughness in accomplishing tasks; checks work or data to ensure accuracy and completion in maintaining company records.
  

Benefits

Benefits

Your Employment Perks

The rare opportunity to change and disrupt an industry by helping us show our partners and customers why they can Expect More from a technology provider!

• Health insurance (50+% employer paid)
  
• Vision insurance (100% employer paid)
  
• Dental insurance (50% employer paid)
  
• Unlimited Paid Time Off after your first year of employment 
  
• Flex Days (Work from Anywhere)
  
• 30 days Paid Parental Leave
  
• Discounted corporate membership at East Tennessee area YMCA locations
  
• Company-provided workstation
  
• A friendly and casual work environment with a relaxed, smart-casual dress code
  
• Monday through Friday business hours – Work-Life Integration!
  
• Company-sponsored lunches and monthly team-building activities (Headquarters)
  
• Free coffee bar and snacks (Headquarters)
  
• Brand new, purpose-built 21st-century office in a 20th-century historic building in downtown Knoxville
  
• Exposure to emerging technology and products
  
• Hands-on, in-person, and self-guided continuing education opportunities to employees seeking to grow and learn
  
• Access to award-winning online courses to enhance abilities and develop new skills to apply to a successful career in creative, management, and digital disciplines
  

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