Job Description
The Calix platform enables Communication Service Providers (CSPs) of all sizes to transform and future-proof their businesses. Through real-time data, automation, and actionable insights delivered via Calix One — our cloud-first, AI-powered platform — CSPs can simplify operations, collapse cost, and accelerate innovation. Calix One brings together the automation of everything and the experience of one, empowering customers to deliver differentiated subscriber experiences while driving acquisition, loyalty, and revenue growth. This is the Calix mission: to enable CSPs of all sizes to simplify, innovate, and grow, strengthening both their businesses and the communities they serve.
We’re at the forefront of a once in a generational change in the broadband industry. Join us as we innovate, help our customers reach their potential, and connect underserved communities with unrivaled digital experiences.
Calix is seeking a strategic, data‑driven and narrative‑led VP of Finance to elevate the company’s financial planning, forecasting discipline and strategic decision support. This executive will lead a high‑impact FP&A organization that partners closely with the Calix Operating Leadership Team (“COLT”), across both the field facing and supporting organizations.
This leader will serve as the CFO’s primary partner in transforming data into insight, steering corporate planning and crafting a compelling financial narrative for the COLT and Board. The ideal candidate is an exceptional operator, communicator and people leader — equally comfortable in the details and at the strategic horizon.
This is a remote-based position located in the United States or Canada. Please note that as part of the recruitment and hiring process, there is an in-person meeting that will take place.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic FP&A Leadership
Lead and develop a team of FP&A partners supporting both field facing and supporting organizations, ensuring each team has a strategic finance counterpart who partners well with the executive leader and provides proactive, forward‑looking insights, investment guidance and operational accountability. Each member is to be viewed as a trusted finance business parter.
Own the corporate planning framework while partnering with the product line leadership and manufacturing operations, including revenue alignment, C+4 quarterly forecasts, annual operating plan (AOP), long-term model, scenario modeling, ad hoc analysis and investment prioritization.
Maintain a consistent financial rhythm across the enterprise, ensuring high‑quality and timely forecasts and deep partnership with business owners.
Executive Storytelling & Strategic Influence
Create a compelling, executive‑ready financial narrative that elevates how Calix leaders understand company performance, risks and opportunities.
Distill complex financial and operational information into clear, concise insights for the CFO, COLT and Board, using data to shape strategic decisions.
Build frameworks and presentations that shift conversations from “what happened” to “what we should do next” as part of our “better-better-never-best” mindset.
Cross‑Functional Business Partnership
Serve as the senior financial advisor for corporate planning and span across field facing and supporting organizations, aligning both operational execution and long‑term strategy.
Partner with Sales, Marketing and Success leadership to evaluate business cases, commission planning, pricing models, platform investments and customer‑driven priorities.
Collaborate with Products, Operations and G&A to align resources, workforce planning and financial discipline.
Partner with the Controller to deliver upon the monthly close process to ensure rigor to our reporting cadence.
Team & Culture Leadership
Build a world‑class FP&A organization known for strategic thinking, high‑quality output, strong relationships and business acumen.
Coach FP&A leaders to evolve from reporting to true thought partnership and influence.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, financial rigor and operational excellence.
Required Qualifications
20+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership of FP&A organizations.
Demonstrated success leading FP&A teams that support cross‑functional areas such as Sales, GTM, Success, Products, T&C, Legal, IT and Accounting.
Proven ability to craft and deliver executive financial narratives for COLT and Board audiences.
Strong command of forecasting, modeling, scenario analysis and strategic decision frameworks.
Experience managing both FP&A and controllership/accounting organizations will be a plus.
Deep understanding of SaaS, subscription, or platform‑based business models.
Preferred
Prior leadership experience in high‑growth or transformation‑oriented tech environments.
Expertise with Oracle Financials, BI platforms and modern planning tools, including use of AI.
CPA, CFA or MBA.
Decision‑Making Authority & Scope
Owns financial planning and business performance insight across the Company.
Makes decisions within the Finance & Accounting function, escalating only those with cross‑company strategic implications.
Responsible for establishing the strategic financial plan for the function, in alignment with corporate direction.
Leads a multi‑disciplinary finance team with broad cross‑company impact.
Why This Role Matters
This position sits at the center of how Calix sets strategy, allocates capital and evaluates investments. The VP of Finance is a critical enterprise leader who ensures clarity, alignment and accountability — and equips Calix to scale with discipline and vision.