Corporate Controller

Alarm.com; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alarm.com, a leading SaaS IoT company, is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead a dedicated accounting team during a pivotal growth phase. This role involves overseeing accounting operations, ensuring GAAP compliance, and fostering a collaborative team culture. The successful candidate will drive efficiency through process improvements and strategic leadership, playing a key role in the company’s financial strategy within an innovative and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience preferred in tech environments.
• Active CPA required.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and process automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process ensuring timely financial reporting.
• Establish robust internal controls for accuracy in financial records.
• Develop and mentor the accounting team to enhance skills.

Skills

Accounting Leadership

GAAP Compliance

Process Automation

ERP Systems

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication

Decision-Making

Education

Active CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

Alarm.com, a highly innovative, diversified and entrepreneurial SaaS IoT company, is seeking a Corporate Controller to join and lead our Accounting Operations team at a critically important stage in our maturation.

Alarm.com has customers in over 70 countries, going to market primarily B2B2C with solutions that span residential and commercial security, cloud-based video, access control, virtual power plants, gunshot detection, personal safety, and more. We operate numerous independent subsidiary companies and have employees and operations in a handful of international locations.

Alarm.com is seeking an experienced, initiative-taking Corporate Controller to lead our Accounting Operations. This is a leadership role overseeing a skilled accounting team responsible for General Ledger, Accounts Payable, and Revenue functions across our diverse portfolio of companies and initiatives. The Corporate Controller will report directly to the SVP of Finance and work collaboratively with cross-functional executives and finance leaders, including the CFO. This role is based at our global headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA, and requires a hands-on leader who leads by example, embracing a strong in-office presence at least four days per week.

How You Will Make an Impact

As Corporate Controller, your primary responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Lead Monthly Close: Own the monthly close process across operating companies, ensuring timely, accurate financial statements and consolidated reporting (monthly close by Day 18; year-end close by Day 45) with an eye toward accelerating these timelines through continuous process enhancement.
• Accounting Systems & Process Improvement: Partner with Finance Transformation and Procurement teams to evaluate, enhance, and automate accounting systems and processes, driving operational efficiency and scalability.
• Internal Controls: Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial records.
• Close Process Management: Maintain and refine detailed closing checklists for monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensuring clarity in task ownership, deadlines, and review controls.
• Technical Accounting Leadership: Collaborate with Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting teams to ensure GAAP-compliant financial records and reporting of complex accounting matters.
• Intercompany & International Reconciliations: Oversee intercompany balance reconciliations and the upload/reconciliation of financials from international entities to ensure completeness and consolidation accuracy.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to strengthen technical skills and business acumen, fostering a culture of urgency, excellence, and truth-seeking.
• Cross-Functional Partnerships: Build and nurture trusted partnerships with business leaders, demonstrating the accounting function’s strategic value and alignment with broader company goals.
• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Profile

• Experience: 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within technology-focused corporate environments and/or public accounting, including exposure to early-stage and public companies.
• Certification: Active CPA required.
• ERP Expertise: Extensive experience with multiple ERP systems and participation in ERP implementation projects.
• Process Automation: Proven track record implementing ERP-adjacent systems (e.g., AP automation) to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
• Scalability: Demonstrated ability to build accounting functions capable of supporting scale and complexity.
• Technical Skills: Strong command of GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting standards.
• Cross-Functional Knowledge: Requires expert knowledge of the incumbent’s focus area within accounting and finance, as well as a broad understanding of other functional areas and how they interact. If responsible for a division-level function, must understand other division functions and the corporate function aligned to it.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and implement strategies that drive organizational growth and support long-term success. Advanced strategic thinking skills to anticipate industry trends, innovate, and guide the organization’s financial strategy.
• Leadership Style: Action-oriented self-starter with a hands-on approach who can lead strategy and execution.
• Results-Oriented: History of leading initiatives, meeting deadlines, and succeeding in team environments.
• Communication & Influence: Skilled at motivating and influencing cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
• Decision-Making: Excellent judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
• Interpersonal Skills: Exceptional communication skills, especially under pressure, fostering collaboration and trust.

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!

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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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