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Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

CompanyAlarm.com
LocationVienna, VA, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert 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.