Finance Operations Controller- EnergyHub

About EnergyHub

EnergyHub empowers utilities and their customers to create a clean, distributed energy future by turning smart thermostats, EVs, batteries, and other electrical dependent products into virtual power plants that keep the grid stable and enable higher penetration of solar and wind power. The smooth running of our financial operations is critical to our success and our Alarm.com team supports this aim with a robust Financial shared service offering. We are excited to assist with the recruitment of this critical role to the Alarm.com Finance team.

Alarm.com, a highly innovative, diversified, and entrepreneurial SaaS (Software as a Service) company, is seeking a Finance Operations Controller to join our Accounting team, specifically supporting our EnergyHub business based in Brooklyn, NY.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and initiative-taking Finance Operations Controller to lead the accounting function for our EnergyHub business. This leadership position will be a key partner to the EnergyHub executive team, and will include the consolidation and management of an existing corporate accounting team of two as well as a billing and collections function, both of which are based out of Alarm.com HQ in Tysons Corner, VA. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of financial management principles, and a proven track record of driving process improvements. This position will report to the SVP Finance & Treasurer of Alarm.com and will collaborate closely with other members of both the Alarm.com and EnergyHub senior management teams to help achieve the potential of our growing company.

Main Responsibilities: What you'll do

The Finance Operations Controller's primary job responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Driving an efficient and accurate monthly close process and quarterly financial reporting cadence, including identifying opportunities to accelerate close calendars, improve automation, and streamline processes.
• Ensuring all financial information is accurately reflected in the general ledger in compliance with GAAP.
• Driving a business partner-oriented performance culture.
• Consulting with internal business partners in both cross-functional areas within EnergyHub as well as within the finance and accounting teams at Alarm.com HQ on complex transactions to ensure proper accounting and reporting treatment.
• Adhering to all internal policies, audit procedures and regulations to ensure full compliance exists.
• Leading interim and year-end support for external and internal auditors as needed.
• Partnering with FP&A and other functional area owners to provide insight into actual financial results to inform forecasts and routine plan of records.
• Nurture deep, trusted partnerships with leaders across EnergyHub showcasing the value of the function and how it aligns with broader business goals.
• Partner with the revenue accounting team at Alarm.com HQ and EnergyHub sales leadership to develop deal desk consistency and alleviate revenue recognition concerns for non-standard deal structures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Experiences: What you need

• 15+ years of total experience, preferably in technology-focused corporate and/or public accounting, with experience at both early-stage businesses and public companies.
• CPA qualification.
• Multiple ERP experience, as well as experience participating in an ERP implementation process.
• Demonstrated ability to build for scale and complexity.
• Proven experience in developing and managing a sound internal control environment in a rapidly growing company with public reporting requirements.
• Good technical accounting and financial reporting skills: well-grounded in GAAP.
• Strict attention to detail, accurate and reliable.
• Can do attitude and flexible towards change.
• Enthusiasm and team player attitude.
• Excellent decision making and problem solving ability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly during stressful times.

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 the Alarm.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 Information

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.

For more information, please visitwww.alarm.com.

Company Benefits

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!

Alarm.com is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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