Accounting Manager / Sr. Accounting Manager

Alarm.com; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm.com is seeking an Accounting Manager to support CHeKT's operations. The ideal candidate will manage daily accounting tasks, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide insights to leadership. This role requires a self-directed individual with at least 7 years of experience and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Subsidized medical plan options

401(k) with employer match

Wellness resources and activities

Casual dress work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Active CPA preferred, but not required.
• Proficient in GAAP accounting guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of day-to-day accounting including journal entries, accounts payable, and reports.
• Complete timely monthly and quarterly financial closes.
• Establish standard operating procedures for accounting workflows.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Various accounting software

Job description

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

CHeKT, a subsidiary of Alarm.com, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join our growing, fast-paced organization. The Accounting Manager role will support CHeKT in its daily operations while working closely with the the Alarm.com corporate accounting and finance organization to ensure proper controls and establish best practices. We are looking for someone who is independent, hands-on, and self-directed individual to provide business and finance support to our organization. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and possess an entrepreneurial mindset.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Accounting Manager’s primary job responsibilities will include:

• Handle all aspects of day-to-day accounting, including but not limited to journal entries and accruals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, commission calculations to inform payroll, bank account and credit card management, creating reports and analyses based on requests from CHeKT leadership as well as Alarm.com FP&A and accounting teams.
• Complete timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close and financial reviews / reporting packages, which financials need to be completed in accordance with Alarm.com’s financial close timelines and accounting guidelines (GAAP)
• Working closely with the Alarm.com VP & Corporate Controller and the Alarm.com FP&A and their teams to address all accounting and financial issues related to CHeKT operations while ensuring proper controls
• Work with Alarm.com’s Corporate Tax Director to ensure CHeKT is compliant with tax requirements
• Help to establish standard operating procedures and implement best practices for accounting workflows and compliance
• Assisting in implementing and managing improvements in the Company’s billing, financial accounting, and reporting operations as the Company continues to expand its business operations in North America and Internationally
• Establish inventory controls and conduct regular inventories to ensure proper accounting records
• Review customer contracts and employee contracts as appropriate to assess the financial implications of the proposed agreements while ensuring proper controls and provide feedback
• Provide regular and detailed reporting of revenue, costs and other financial trends to CHeKT leadership and key Alarm.com stakeholders
• Work closely with Alarm.com’s VP of Internal Audit to ensure compliance with SOX Controls and foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPR)
• Perform other related business support/accounting/financial duties as requested by the CHeKT management team and Alarm.com executives
• Potential to grow and expand responsibilities to include oversight over daily accounting of other venture business portfolio companies at Alarm.com
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Active CPA preferred, but not required
• Demonstrated experience with a range of accounting software platforms and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Should be well versed in current GAAP Accounting, especially related to current revenue recognition guidance and transaction guidance
• Experience in researching, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a high attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, decision making, and planning skills as the candidate will need the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively to achieve the overall goals of the department and the Company
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to be able to identify and pro-actively propose system and process improvements.
• Must be hands-on and comfortable working independently
• The position will be located at CHeKT’s headquarters in Shreveport, LA and may require travel to Alarm.com’s headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA, from time to 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 theAlarm.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.
• 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 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.

Alarm.com offers competitive pay and benefits inclusive of subsidized medical plan options, an HSA with generous company contribution, a 401(k) with employer match, and paid holidays, wellness time, and vacation increasing with tenure. Paid maternity and bonding leave, company-paid disability and life insurance, FSAs, well-being resources and activities, and a casual dress work environment are also part of our outstanding total rewards package!

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.By submitting your application, you acknowledge that we may retain some of the personal data that you provide in your application for our internal operations such as managing our recruitment system and ensuring that we comply with labor laws and regulations even after we have made our employment decision.

Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services. However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you.If you are interested in working withAlarm.com , please email your company information and standard agreement [e-mail] .

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