Corporate Controller
Company | Alarm.com |
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Location | Vienna, VA, USA |
Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s |
Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within technology-focused corporate environments and/or public accounting, including exposure to early-stage and public companies.
- Active CPA required.
- Extensive experience with multiple ERP systems and participation in ERP implementation projects.
- Proven track record implementing ERP-adjacent systems (e.g., AP automation) to streamline workflows and increase efficiency.
- Demonstrated ability to build accounting functions capable of supporting scale and complexity.
- Strong command of GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting standards.
- 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.
- Ability to develop and implement strategies that drive organizational growth and support long-term success.
- Action-oriented self-starter with a hands-on approach who can lead strategy and execution.
- History of leading initiatives, meeting deadlines, and succeeding in team environments.
- Skilled at motivating and influencing cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
- Excellent judgment and problem-solving capabilities.
- Exceptional communication skills, especially under pressure, fostering collaboration and trust.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Partner with Finance Transformation and Procurement teams to evaluate, enhance, and automate accounting systems and processes, driving operational efficiency and scalability.
- Establish and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial records.
- Maintain and refine detailed closing checklists for monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, ensuring clarity in task ownership, deadlines, and review controls.
- Collaborate with Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting teams to ensure GAAP-compliant financial records and reporting of complex accounting matters.
- Oversee intercompany balance reconciliations and the upload/reconciliation of financials from international entities to ensure completeness and consolidation accuracy.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team to strengthen technical skills and business acumen, fostering a culture of urgency, excellence, and truth-seeking.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in technology-focused corporate environments and/or public accounting, including exposure to early-stage and public companies.