Senior Manager, Accounting

Alarm.com•Tysons, VA

31d•$155,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Corporate Close & Reporting is a newly created leadership role within a high-growth SaaS company focused on the Internet of Things (IoT) space. This position will support the Corporate Controller and assume significant ownership of the month-end and quarter-end close, consolidation, corporate reporting, and international accounting operations. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, operational excellence, people leadership, and process improvement capabilities. The successful candidate will be a highly driven, technically strong accounting leader capable of independently owning large portions of the accounting function, leading teams, partnering cross-functionally, and proactively solving problems. The role is best suited for someone who thrives in a highly collaborative, team-oriented environment and prefers working in the office closely with teammates and cross-functional partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Active CPA required
8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big Four firm preferred), close and consolidation (public company preferred)
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, 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
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
Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience, including prior experience managing both people managers and individual contributors
Strong executive‑level communication skills and confidence interacting with senior leadership and auditors along with the ability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly to both finance and non-finance stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Prior work in SaaS or subscription/technology industries
Experience in a SOX-compliant, publicly traded environment
Experience with international/multi-currency consolidation

Responsibilities

Coordinate the month-end and quarter-end close end to end, ensuring the timelines and quality standards set by the Corporate Controller are met across all entities, including monthly and year-end close.
Execute consolidation across domestic and international entities, including intercompany activity and cumulative translation adjustment (CTA) accounting.
Drive global close coordination across entities and maintain the detailed close checklists and standardized close procedures established by the Corporate Controller.
Oversee operational execution of monthly revenue and deferred revenue close procedures.
Coordinate with the Technical Accounting team on non-routine transactions and the adoption of new accounting standards.
Prepare corporate reporting packages, and review and approve monthly Flash reporting and quarterly flux analysis compiled by the team.
Coordinate quarterly US GAAP financial reporting with external auditors and internal finance teams, escalating complex or judgmental technical accounting matters to the Corporate Controller and the Technical Accounting & SEC Reporting team.
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by team for accuracy, completeness, and GAAP compliance.
Review accounting areas including payroll, cash, accruals, credit cards and expense reporting, leases, prepaids, fixed assets, construction in progress (CIP), inventory, revenue, and deferred revenue.
Review fixed asset rollforwards, depreciation, disposals, and CIP balances, coordinating with Facilities and Operations as needed.
Oversee international entity accounting, including foreign currency (FX) translation review, intercompany balance reconciliations, and the upload and reconciliation of international entity financials.
Operate and monitor monthly control activities within the internal control framework established by the Corporate Controller, including reconciliation, flux analysis, and chart of accounts governance.
Own and maintain SOX key controls for assigned processes, including documentation, testing support, and remediation of identified gaps.
Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, including people managers and/or individual contributors, supporting corporate close and general accounting, as part of the broader Accounting Operations organization led by the Corporate Controller, while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Serve as a day-to-day accounting contact for cross-functional teams and external auditors, escalating significant or judgmental matters to the Corporate Controller.
Contribute to and execute accounting systems and process improvement initiatives led by the Corporate Controller, providing close and reporting requirements and reviewing changes proposed by the team's systems and process owners, to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control environment maturity.
Lead or participate in ad hoc projects and other duties, as assigned, to support evolving business priorities.
Other duties as assigned.