Accounting Manager – Operating Expenses and Capital Accounting
At Forged Fiber, our mission is bold but simple: deliver fast, reliable, future-proof connectivity that builds the foundation for everything online. As we execute, we believe the right way to do something is the only way. This foundation guides how the company builds, operates, and maintains a state-of-the-art open-access fiber network platform that empowers millions.
Forged Fiber is about more than building a network. It is about people. Every role matters. Every contribution counts. Together, employees create impact through teamwork, trust, and a shared commitment to excellence.
The Accounting Manager – Operating Expenses and Capital Accounting is responsible for overseeing operating expense accounting, project accounting, and fixed asset accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and consistent application of capitalization and expense recognition standards. The Accounting Manager partners closely with FP&A, Procurement, and Operations to support business decision-making while maintaining compliance and financial discipline.
Work Location-Hybrid-Denver, CO
Operating Expense Accounting
Review monthly close activities, including accruals, prepaid expenses, journal entries, flux analyses, and account reconciliations.
Manage accounting for capital and non-capital projects, ensuring appropriate classification, tracking, and reporting of project costs.
Partner with Engineering, IT, Construction, and project management teams to understand project scope and cost drivers.
Fixed Assets & Capitalization
Oversee fixed asset accounting, including additions, retirements, transfers, depreciation, impairments, and asset reconciliations.
Close, Controls & Reporting
Leadership & Collaboration
Manage, mentor, and develop accounting staff, including performance management and workflow oversight.
What We Look For in a Candidate
Forged Fiber’s culture is built on honesty, respect, trust, transparency, and a growth mindset. We strive to treat people as they want to be treated, and to operate with consistency, integrity, customer obsession, and courage. We’re looking for top tier talent to join Forged Fiber that can help us bring this mindset to our everyday work and deliver meaningful results.
Qualifications & Experience
ERP system experience (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, or similar).
This information reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data. Minimums and maximums may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience and other relevant factors.
Location Based Pay Ranges:
Forged Fiber offers a comprehensive package featuring a broad range of Health, Life, Voluntary Lifestyle benefits and other perks that enhance your physical, mental, emotional and financial wellbeing.
If you are selected for a position, there will be a background screen, which may include checks for criminal records and/or motor vehicle reports and/or drug screening, depending on the position requirements.
Forged Fiber 37 Services, LLC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9.
NOTE: ONLY INCLUDE IF DRIVING COMPANY VEHICLE This role is predesignated as safety‑sensitive under applicable state laws due to routine work at heights, near utilities, and around live traffic, where impairment poses a significant safety risk.
It is the policy of Forged Fiber to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, martial status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We do not tolerate unlawful discrimination in any employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, compensation, promotion, benefits, discipline, termination, job assignments or training. In addition, Forged Fiber will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, and is a fair change employer and does not initiate a background check until after an offer is made.
