Controller

Are you interested in working in a growing industry? Increased demand for smart home security has opened a brand-new opportunity at Guardian for high-energy people like you.

We provide smart technology, 24/7 professional monitoring, and peace of mind to hundreds of thousands of customers. Our products are installed by experts, monitored by real people, and truly make a difference. We do what we do because of one simple truth: life is better when it’s safe.

What’s In It For You

• Attractive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit package starting day 1
• Opportunity to grow within the company
• The chance to be part of a Top 10 company and high-energy employee culture

What You’ll Be Doing

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Oversee preparation of all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for distribution to Executive Leadership, as well as external parties, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation and reporting of financial results across multiple business units
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; coordinates full completion of annual external audits

Own Accounting Operations

• Lead all general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and fixed asset accounting functions
• Oversee revenue recognition processes, including subscription-based and service-based revenue streams.
• Executes cost matching principles, at a job level, for fully allocated visibility of financial performance.
• Ensure accurate and consistent execution of business unit-level allocations to drive meaningful visibility and insights into our performance Implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

Systems and Technology

• Oversee accounting systems and ensure data integrity across business platforms and ERP
• Ensure strong internal controls around financial systems and business processes
• Partner directly with IT to lead: System upgrades, integrations, and automation opportunities Accounting department
• Ai exploration and implementation

Leadership and Team Development

• Manage, lead, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence within the department
• Continuous cross-functional collaboration with all teams within the organization

Ongoing Support of Strategic Initiatives

• Partner with executives and key stakeholders in support of all acquisition and strategic partnership agreements
• Continuously drive operational efficiency initiatives such as inventory management, cash collection, and accounting process automation.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent, CPA preferred 8+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience; including at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and execute ERP upgrades or enhancement from concept to go‑live, ensuring alignment with business objectives, accounting and compliance requirements, and operational readiness
• Recognized for executive presence and the ability to communicate with clarity, collaborate across functions, and engage in constructive, strategic discussions with senior leadership to drive informed-decision making
• Proven leader of high-performing accounting teams; trusted cross-functional leader