Manager, Corporate Accounting

Manager, Corporate Accounting & Reporting About Us We are a high-growth SaaS company at the forefront of innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, delivering connected solutions that transform how people interact with their environments. Over the past several years, we’ve experienced steady, healthy growth and built a high-performing accounting team that plays a key role in sustaining our success. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Accounting Manager supports execution of the month-end and quarter-end close across our multi-entity structure and assigned financial statement areas, compiles the monthly Flash reporting package and quarterly flux analysis, and serves as the accounting team’s day-to-day owner of our finance systems including Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Coupa, Expensify, and Power BI, using them to standardize and automate how the team works. With a migration to a modern cloud ERP ahead, this role will be a key contributor to that implementation and the process redesign that comes with it. The Manager will combine solid technical accounting knowledge with hands-on execution, a continuous-improvement mindset, and supervisory responsibility, including supervising and developing the Senior and Staff Accountants, performing first-level review of their work under US GAAP, and escalating complex or judgmental matters to accounting leadership. The successful candidate will thrive in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment and bring a humble, hands-on approach to their work. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys being in the office and working closely with teammates in support of the broader team goals. Key Responsibilities Close Execution & Support Execute assigned month-end and quarter-end close activities within the timelines and quality standards set by accounting leadership. Administer the monthly close calendar and close checklist, distribute the calendar and monthly FX rates, and track reconciliation completion and sign-off status. Review consolidated unposted entries and completeness reporting in Great Plains / Management Reporter to ensure the ledger is complete before close is finalized. Management Reporting & Analytics Compile and analyze recurring management reporting for assigned areas, including the monthly Flash reporting package and quarterly flux analysis, developing clear explanations of variance drivers for review and distribution to Finance leadership. Build and maintain reports that support Flash, flux, and other recurring management reporting. Prepare supporting schedules and data inputs for the corporate reporting package and for audit and external reporting requests. Accounting Review & Oversight Serve as first-level reviewer of journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by staff, confirming accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance. Own or review the financial statement areas assigned to this role, which may include revenue and deferred revenue, accounts receivable, inventory and cost of sales, prepaid and other assets, fixed assets and depreciation, accruals and other liabilities, intercompany activity and consolidation eliminations, payroll and benefits, and equity and stock-based compensation. Review complex and judgmental accounts within assigned areas such as payroll and benefits accounts including ESPP, accrued vacation, accrued incentive compensation, and accrued sales commissions. Prepare select corporate reconciliations, including deferred transaction costs, and administer corporate credit card fee activity with the card program team. Perform assigned monthly control activities within the internal control framework, including reconciliation and chart of accounts maintenance. Accounting Systems Administration & Process Standardization Serve as the accounting team’s day-to-day owner and subject matter expert for core finance systems, including Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains), Coupa, Expensify, and Power BI. Partner with IT, Finance Transformation, and Procurement on ERP configuration, data integrity, and system upgrades or enhancements, serving as the accounting workstream lead on assigned system initiatives. Identify, design, and implement process improvements that standardize and automate recurring accounting activities across entities, within the systems and automation roadmap set by accounting leadership. Document standardized procedures and system workflows, and train the accounting team on new tools and processes. Leadership & Business Partnership Supervise, coach, and develop the Senior and Staff Accountants supporting assigned areas, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Serve as a day-to-day contact for cross-functional teams on systems, expense, and procure-to-pay matters, and fulfill audit requests for owned areas, escalating significant or judgmental matters to accounting leadership. Assume responsibility for additional or different entities and financial statement areas as assigned, as business and organizational needs evolve. Lead or participate in ad hoc projects and other duties, as assigned, to support evolving business priorities. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Active CPA required 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big Four firm preferred), close and consolidation (public company preferred) Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial close, and multi-entity consolidation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail Proven project management, organizational and time management skills Hands-on experience across a range of financial statement areas, such as revenue, receivables, inventory and cost of sales, prepaids, fixed assets, accruals, intercompany and consolidation eliminations, payroll and benefits, equity, and debt Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and hands-on experience with a major ERP; Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains) and/or a modern cloud ERP such as Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations strongly preferred Experience improving processes through technology and automation Experience building management reporting and analytics, including monthly flash and quarterly flux reporting Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and develop staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications Prior work in SaaS or subscription/technology industries Experience with international/multi-currency consolidation Experience in a SOX-compliant, publicly traded environment Power BI report and dashboard development, or comparable BI/data visualization experience Experience participating in an ERP implementation or migration, system upgrade, or finance process automation initiative Core Competencies Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret complex transactions and data to make sound accounting determinations. Attention to Detail – Precision and accuracy in reconciliations, consolidation, and reporting. Leadership – Develops staff and drives accountability across the close. Collaboration – Works effectively across teams and communicates complex concepts clearly. Systems Orientation – Leverages technology to eliminate manual effort and scale accounting operations. Ownership Mentality – Proactively takes responsibility for deliverables and drives process improvements. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performance finance team in a fast-growing, publicly traded SaaS & IoT leader. You’ll work on complex accounting matters, contribute to process improvements that scale with our growth, and gain exposure to cross-functional operations that directly impact our success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued. Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time. 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. Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work. Alarm.com values working together and collaborating in person. Our employees work from the office 4 days a week. COMPANY INFO Alarm.com is the leading platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their environments from anywhere. Our comprehensive suite of solutions—including security, video surveillance, access control, active shooter detection, intelligent automation, energy management, and wellness—is delivered exclusively through a trusted network of thousands of professional service providers and commercial integrators across North America and worldwide. Alarm.com's common stock is traded on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ALRM. Alarm.com delivers serious security for serious people. For more information, please visit www.alarm.com. COMPANY BENEFITS Our total rewards package is designed to support you holistically—in your health, your finances, and your life outside of work. The package includes medical plans with company subsidies, a Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution, and a 401(k) with an employer match. We encourage a healthy work-life balance with paid vacation that increases with tenure, paid holidays, wellness time, and paid maternity and bonding leave. To complete the package, we also provide company-paid disability and life insurance, all within a collaborative and casual work environment. Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you ("Personal Information"). The categories of Personal Information that we may collect include your name, government-issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies. 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The base salary range of this opportunity is listed below and is determined within a range based on factors including qualifications, location and experience. This allows opportunity for growth and development within the role. The base salary offered is part of a total compensation package. Base Salary Range $115,000—$130,000 USD