Senior Manager, Accounting

Job description

About Us We are a high-growth SaaS company at the forefront of innovation in the Internet of Things (IoT) space, delivering connected solutions that transform how people interact with their environments. Over the past several years, we’ve experienced steady, healthy growth and built a high-performing accounting team that plays a key role in sustaining our success. The Senior Manager, Accounting is a newly created leadership role that owns significant components of the corporate accounting close and reporting cycle and oversees key transactional accounting functions. This role leads the execution of assigned close, consolidation, and reporting activities, manages a team of accounting professionals, and partners closely with the Technical Accounting team. The role is focused on operational execution and process ownership rather than technical accounting interpretation, with specific areas of scope assigned based on business needs. Key Responsibilities Accounting Operations & Monthly Close • Own assigned areas of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and consolidation and intercompany activity. • Drive an accurate and timely close calendar, including analytical review of assigned accounts and resolution of close-cycle issues each period. • Coordinate with the Technical Accounting team on complex or non-routine transactions and the adoption of new accounting standards. Transactional Accounting Oversight • Oversee transactional accounting operations in areas assigned based on business needs, including transaction processing, payments, credits, and related accruals. • Partner with internal teams on transaction-related escalations and resolution of processing exceptions. • Monitor aging, collections, and transactional account reconciliations for completeness and accuracy. Reporting & Controls • Review reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules across assigned balance sheet and income statement areas. • Support monthly Flash reporting, quarterly flux analysis, and the preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting deliver • Coordinate audit requests and supporting deliverables with external auditors and internal finance teams. • Own and maintain SOX key controls for assigned processes, including documentation, testing support, and remediation of identified gaps. Leadership & Business Partnership • Manage and develop a team of accounting professionals, including both managers and individual contributors. • Serve as a primary accounting contact for business partners across Finance and the broader organization. • Drive process improvements that enhance efficiency, scalability, and control environment maturity. • Lead or participate in ad hoc projects and other duties, as assigned, to support evolving business priorities. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; Active CPA required • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate accounting and monthly close ownership • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements • Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience, including prior experience managing both managers and individual contributors. • 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 • Excellent written and verbal communication skills Preferred Qualifications • Prior work in SaaS or subscription/technology industries • Experience in a SOX-compliant, publicly traded environment Core Competencies • Analytical Thinking – Ability to interpret complex transactions and financial data to make sound determinations. • Business Acumen – Understanding of SaaS business models and the operational drivers behind the financials. • Leadership – Builds and develops high-performing accounting and operations teams. • Collaboration – Works effectively across Finance, Accounting, and operations functions. • Ownership Mentality – Proactively takes responsibility for deliverables and drives process improvements. Why Join Us This is a unique opportunity to join a high-performance finance team in a fast-growing, publicly traded SaaS & IoT leader. You’ll work on complex accounting matters, contribute to process improvements that scale with our growth, and gain exposure to cross-functional operations that directly impact our success. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued. Please note that sponsorship of new applicants for employment authorization, or any other immigration-related support, is not available for this position at this time. 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. • Community and Camaraderie: One of our core values is to 'Keep It Fun,' which to us means fostering a strong sense of community. Our culture is built on collaboration and connection, where we celebrate our successes and believe that a positive, engaging environment is key to doing our best work. • 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 platform for intelligently connected properties. Millions of homeowners and businesses rely on Alarm.com's technology to secure, monitor, and manage their