Manager, Corporate Accounting

POSITION OVERVIEW

Alarm.com, a highly innovative and entrepreneurial SaaS (Software as a Service) company, is seeking a Manager of Corporate Accounting to join our growing, fast paced accounting department. The Manager of Corporate Accounting will be an independent, hands-on, and self-directed individual responsible for all aspects of corporate accounting that reports directly to Alarm.com’s Assistant Controller and will work closely with other members of the senior management team to help achieve the potential of our rapidly growing company. 

At a minimum, the candidate should have at least 3 years of experience with a public company and at least 3-4 years of experience in a supervisory role leading all aspects of an accounting close.  “Big 4” public accounting experience is preferred; however, other experience and qualifications will be considered.

RESPONSIBILTIES

 The Manager of Corporate Accounting primary job responsibilities will include:

• Managing the monthly accounting operations and ensuring compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures
• Managing the timely closing and consolidation of the monthly, quarterly, and annual books and records for the core business and subsidiaries. This includes recording journal entries, reconciling balances and ensuring accuracy by reviewing financial statements, investigating account variations, and verifying account balances
• Working with other departments when accounting information or skills are needed to support ongoing efforts of the Company
• Assist in researching applicable accounting standards to ensure internal and external compliance in recording and reporting transactions
• Assist with external year-end audits including preparation of necessary work papers
• Working closely with the Assistant Controller and external auditors to assess the Company’s current compliance with SOX 404 and implementation of controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX
• Conduct accounting analysis for investments in subsidiary businesses
• Mentorship, guidance, and supervision of the GL/Accounting staff

REQUIREMENTS

• 7-10 years combined total experience in a Big 4 public accounting firm and in a supervisory position within a public company
• Must be a CPA or CPA candidate
• Well versed in GAAP Accounting and experience in researching, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures
• Previous work experience in the software industry strongly preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Great Plains preferred
• Excellent written and oral communications skills
• Must be hands-on and comfortable working independently. We are a finance and accounting operation where everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves and perform the work as opposed to simply delegating to staff.  The candidate must be comfortable with and embrace working at a very detailed level (for example, booking journal entries and reconciling accounts) as well as thinking strategically about the Company.

WHY WORK FOR ALARM.COM?

• Collaborate with outstanding people: We hire only the best. Our standards are high and our employees enjoy working alongside other high achievers.
• Make an immediate impact: New employees can expect to be given real responsibility for bringing new technologies to the marketplace. You are empowered to perform as soon as you join the Alarm.com team!
• Gain well rounded experience: Alarm.com offers a diverse and dynamic environment where you will get the chance to work directly with executives and develop expertise across multiple areas of the business.
• Focus on fun: Alarm.com places high value on our team culture. We even have a committee dedicated to hosting a stand-out holiday party, happy hours, and other fun corporate events.

COMPANY INFO

Alarm.com is the leading cloud-based platform for smart security and the Internet of Things. More than 7.6 million home and business owners depend on our solutions every day to make their properties safer, smarter, and more efficient. And every day, we’re innovating new technologies in rapidly evolving spaces including AI, video analytics, facial recognition, machine learning, energy analytics, and more.  We’re seeking those who are passionate about creating change through technology and who want to make a lasting impact on the world around them. 

For more information, please visit www.alarm.com.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits including a wide choice of healthcare options with generous company subsidy, a health savings