Assistant Controller

Summary

Join CHeKT, a subsidiary of Alarm.com, as an Assistant Controller to support daily operations and work closely with the Alarm.com corporate accounting and finance organization. This hands-on role requires a self-directed individual to provide business and finance support, thriving in a dynamic environment. Responsibilities include handling day-to-day accounting, completing monthly and quarterly financial close and reporting, working with Alarm.com teams to address accounting and financial issues, ensuring compliance, establishing standard operating procedures, and providing regular financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, be well-versed in GAAP, and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills. The position is remote with occasional travel to Shreveport, LA and Tysons Corner, VA.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Demonstrated experience with a range of accounting software platforms and Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Should be well versed in current GAAP Accounting, especially related to current revenue recognition guidance and transaction guidance
• Experience in researching, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communications skills with a high attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational, prioritization, decision making, and planning skills as the candidate will need the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively to achieve the overall goals of the department and the Company
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to be able to identify and pro-actively propose system and process improvements
• Must be hands-on and comfortable working independently
• The position will be remote and require and will require travel to CHeKT’s headquarters in Shreveport, LA & Alarm.com’s headquarters in Tysons Corner, VA, from time to time

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of day-to-day accounting, including but not limited to journal entries and accruals, accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, commission calculations to inform payroll, bank account and credit card management, creating reports and analyses based on requests from CHeKT leadership as well as Alarm.com FP&A and accounting teams
• Complete timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial close and financial reviews / reporting packages, which financials need to be completed in accordance with Alarm.com’s financial close timelines and accounting guidelines (GAAP)
• Working closely with the Alarm.com VP & Corporate Controller and the Alarm.com FP&A and their teams to address all accounting and financial issues related to CHeKT operations while ensuring proper controls
• Work with Alarm.com’s Corporate Tax Director to ensure CHeKT is compliant with tax requirements
• Help to establish standard operating procedures and implement best practices for accounting workflows and compliance
• Assisting in implementing and managing improvements in the Company’s billing, financial accounting, and reporting operations as the Company continues to expand its business operations in North America and Internationally
• Establish inventory controls and conduct regular inventories to ensure proper accounting records
• Review customer contracts and employee contracts as appropriate to assess the financial implications of the proposed agreements while ensuring proper controls and provide feedback
• Provide regular and detailed reporting of revenue, costs and other financial trends to CHeKT leadership and key Alarm.com stakeholders
• Work closely with Alarm.com’s VP of Internal Audit to ensure compliance with SOX Controls and foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPR)
• Perform other related business support/accounting/financial duties as requested by the CHeKT management team and Alarm.com executives
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

Active CPA preferred, but not required

Benefits

• Subsidized medical plan options
• An HSA with generous company contribution
• A 401(k) with employer match
• Paid holidays
• Wellness time
• Vacation increasing with tenure
• Paid maternity and bonding leave
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• FSAs
• Well-being resources and activities
• A casual dress work environment