Chief Financial Officer

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AST Telecom LLC dba Bluesky Communications established in American Samoa since 1999 is a leading telecommunications operator in the US Territory of American Samoa providing services in Mobile, Broadband, TV and ICT.  Bluesky Communications strives to deliver the best in customer experience, innovation, and technology to advance and improve the lives of our Pacific communities.  Bluesky Communications invites qualified applicants for the following position. 

POSITION: CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 

POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME / EXEMPT

LOCATION: NUUULI, AMERICAN SAMOA

POSITION SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and is responsible for strategic financial plans and initiatives that facilitate the achievement of performance targets, budget management, cost benefit analysis, forecasting financial needs, managing company’s risk profile, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and legal requirements for the company.  Responsibilities also include leading the Finance team and providing executive level support to all Bluesky functions in achieving revenue targets; overseeing all the financial activities of the Company (and various entities under Bluesky); reviewing the preparation of financial reports, summaries and forecasts all annual budgets for future business growth and recommendations on general economic outlook. 

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGY

• Develop and implement strategic financial plans that facilitate the achievement of performance targets.
• Provision of expert financial analysis to the Board, CEO and management on Bluesky’s financial position and performance.
• Analyze short- and long-term economic trends and projects company prospects for future growth in overall sales and market share, opportunities for expansion into new products or business areas.
• Provide commercial financial insight to commercial and technical teams on different methods to exceed business plan targets; this includes analyzing financial data and creating models to determine pricing decisions on products and services that will generate most revenue based upon value provided to customers. 
• Ensure risk and compliance framework is embedded and operational for the Company; implement risk mitigation initiatives and controls to safeguard company; report risk issues to CEO.

FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT

• Develop and lead the fiscal year budgeting process, work with department heads to establish revenue targets and cost budgets.
• Direct the accurate and timely preparation of financial reports, income statements, balance sheets, reports to CEO and Board, tax returns, and reports for government regulatory agencies.
• Uphold ethical standards in financial practices; ensure that effective internal controls are in place and compliant with GAAP, IFRS and applicable federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
• Liaise with external auditors and other statutory or regulatory authorities.
• Assist AST Board Secretary with the compilation of board reports; attend Board meetings as requested.
• Provide support to CEO and management in the review of new or current client pricing proposals and various vendor/contractor agreements, where appropriate may participate in pricing negotiations.    
• Review reports to analyze projections of sales and profit against actual figures; budgeted expenses against final totals and recommend plans as required. 
• Manage and maintain professional working relationships with vendors, suppliers, lenders, contractors, attorneys, tax advisors, and other key external and internal stakeholders.
• Driver of good asset management disciplines across the business.
• Monitor cash flow to ensure company’s liquidity and ability to meet financial obligations.
• Evaluate and control expenses to maximize profitability and efficiency; detect and prevent expense fraud or misappropriation of company cash or assets.
• Leverage financial technology and systems to improve operational efficiency through implementation or modification of processes and procedures.
• Recognizes and is responsive to the needs of parent Company, the Board, company clients, local community, or government representatives.

LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT

• Role model and champion the company corporate values and culture at all levels.
• Lead the Finance team, provide guidance, support, and mentorship.
• Build a performance-oriented culture within the department to ensure staff are motivated, accountable, and meet their performance objectives.  
• Ensure the Finance team staff operate efficiently and collaborate effectively as a team and with other departments to achieve overall objectives of company. 
• Involved in the recruitment and retention of department talent; participate in succession planning initiatives for the department.
• Works collaboratively with Bluesky management and staff and provides applicable guidance, training and support on financial management matters. 

EDUCATIONAL AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• MBA and/or CPA (or equivalent certification) highly desirable.
• 10+ years in progressively responsible financial leadership role with at least 5+ years as Controller, Director of Finance or CFO.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience in the Telecommunications industry either as an employee of a Telecommunications service provider or a manager of a Big 4 firm responsible for auditing telecommunications companies.
• Managed financial operations of an organization of at least 50+ employees.
• Accounting experience in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and IFRS guidelines. 
• Telecommunications, Technology, or IT industry experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to design, implement, monitor, and evaluate strategic plans.
• Demonstrated experience in financial analytics, forecasting and managing cash flow.
• Proven ability to build, motivate, and inspire teams; lead by example and contribute hands on demonstration and coaching purposes.
• Strong and effective leader who demonstrates sound work ethics, cultural awareness, and sensitivity, and trustworthy.

Please view the Chief Financial Officer job description link on the Bluesky website (www.bluesky.as) for detailed information about the position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled. Bluesky offers a competitive salary and benefits package that come from working for a telecommunications provider.  Company benefits include discounts on products and services, 401K retirement, medical and vision allowances, annual leave, paid holidays, and many more.  The Chief Financial Officer position is based in American Samoa; applicants must reside and be legally authorized to work in American Samoa. The selected candidate must satisfactorily complete pre-employment clearances as required by the company.

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vitae, academic qualifications and/or copies of university degree(s), and relevant training certificates to the Bluesky Human Resources Department by email at as.jobs@blueskypacificgroup.com or in person at the main office located in the Laufou Center 2nd Floor, Nu’uuli, American Samoa by 4 pm May 23, 2025.