SR. FP&A Manager - 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 Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to join our Business Unit FP&A team in Tysons Corner, VA or  Brooklyn, NY, specifically supporting our EnergyHub business.

We are seeking an experienced and initiative-taking SR. FP&A Manager to lead our financial planning and analysis function for our EnergyHub business on an individual contributor basis. The SR. FP&A Manager will be responsible for overseeing forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis processes, as well as providing strategic financial insights to support the business’ growth and long-term profitability potential. 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 VP of FP&A 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. The position will be 80% dedicated specifically to FP&A functions on behalf of EnergyHub, with the other 20% allocable to a range of responsibilities across a diverse group of venture business units as needed.

Responsibilities 

 The SR. FP&A Manager’s primary job responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Prepare internal reports for the Vice President of FP&A, the President of EnergyHub, and other executive leadership to provide insight into financial results and trends to support near-term performance management as well as strategic long-range planning (LRP).
• Manage and oversee the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning processes for EnergyHub.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance three-statement financial models to support decision-making across the organization, with a specific emphasis on scenario analysis within a complex revenue model.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial plans with strategic objectives.
• Lead the monthly financial analysis process, including variance analysis and management reporting.
• Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Evaluate potential investments and support growth initiatives.
• Help mentor earlier stage FP&A employees on the Business Unit FP&A team by promoting a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Skills and Experiences

• 5+ years of total experience, preferably in technology-focused corporate finance, public accounting, equity analysis, or investment banking.
• Bachelors in finance or similar
• Strong financial systems skills, including advanced Excel.
• Highly analytical and excited about data analysis and data visualization and driven to maintain a high standard of data quality; you love to examine data, find anomalies and errors, and identify patterns and trends that unlock insights.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing without authority.
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Curious - you are genuinely interested in understanding the data you are working with; when you get stuck, you keep researching and asking questions until you understand.
• Process driven - you are constantly seeking ways to improve efficiency.
• Meticulous – you pay attention, you strive for accuracy and completeness.
• SaaS – Demonstrated leadership experience within cloud-native businesses, and a proven history of working with recurring revenue models.
• Exposure to, working knowledge of, or heightened interest in the capital markets and valuation methodologies.
• Excellent people skills - ability to collaborate effectively in a team and build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

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 visit www.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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Notice To Third Party Agencies:
Alarm.com understands the value of professional recruiting services.  However, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters or employment agencies for this position. In the event we receive a resume or candidate referral for this position from a third-party recruiter or agency without a previously signed agreement, we reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to you. If you are interested in working with Alarm.com, please email your company information and standard agreement to [email protected].