Application Guide
How to Apply for Manager, Accounting
at EnergyHub
🏢 About EnergyHub
EnergyHub is a leader in distributed energy resource management, helping utilities and consumers turn smart thermostats, EVs, and batteries into virtual power plants that stabilize the grid and expand renewable capacity. As a subsidiary of Alarm.com (Nasdaq: ALRM), EnergyHub combines the agility of a startup with the stability of a public parent company, offering a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of clean energy and technology. The company's mission-driven culture and remote-first approach make it an attractive destination for those passionate about sustainability and innovation.
About This Role
As the Accounting Manager at EnergyHub, you will own the month-end and quarter-end close processes end-to-end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness within the broader schedule set by Alarm.com corporate accounting. You will serve as the technical anchor of the accounting function, evaluating and redesigning close processes, and have genuine influence over how reporting evolves. This role is pivotal in a growing Finance team, offering the chance to build something that truly serves EnergyHub while working within a public company structure.
💡 A Day in the Life
Your day might start with a close status meeting, reviewing reconciliations and journal entries prepared by your team. You'll spend time researching a technical accounting issue, collaborating with Alarm.com corporate on reporting requirements, and redesigning a close checklist to shave a day off the timeline. In between, you'll answer queries from FP&A and other departments, ensuring financial data is accurate and timely. The role is remote, so you'll rely on Slack, Zoom, and email to stay connected with colleagues across the country.
🚀 Application Tools
🎯 Who EnergyHub Is Looking For
- A technically rigorous accountant with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant month-end close ownership and technical accounting research (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842).
- Experience working in a subsidiary or decentralized environment of a public company, with familiarity with SOX compliance and corporate reporting requirements.
- Proven ability to redesign and streamline accounting processes, demonstrating a continuous improvement mindset and comfort with complexity.
- CPA certification is strongly preferred, along with proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills; experience in the energy or SaaS industry is a plus.
📝 Tips for Applying to EnergyHub
Highlight your experience with full-cycle month-end close, specifically mentioning your role in preparing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules under tight deadlines.
Showcase any experience working within a public company's accounting framework, especially if you've interacted with corporate accounting teams or dealt with SOX compliance.
Emphasize process improvement initiatives you've led—quantify results if possible (e.g., reduced close time by X%, automated Y reconciliations).
Tailor your resume to include technical accounting standards you've applied (e.g., revenue recognition, lease accounting) and any exposure to ERP implementations or upgrades.
In your cover letter, explicitly connect your work to EnergyHub's mission—demonstrate how your accounting rigor enables the company to scale its clean energy impact.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Your hands-on experience owning the month-end close end-to-end, including the ability to work within a parent company's timeline and reporting structure.", "Specific examples of how you've improved accounting processes, with measurable outcomes that show your impact on efficiency and accuracy.", 'Your technical accounting expertise, particularly in areas relevant to EnergyHub (e.g., revenue recognition for SaaS or hardware, lease accounting for distributed assets).', "Your alignment with EnergyHub's mission and your excitement about contributing to a sustainable future through rigorous financial stewardship."]
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Learn about EnergyHub's products (e.g., virtual power plants, DER management) and how they generate revenue—this will help you understand the accounting complexities involved.
- → Research Alarm.com's financial reporting structure and recent filings to understand the parent company's accounting policies and timelines.
- → Explore the clean energy industry's accounting nuances, such as revenue recognition for hardware/software bundles or leases for distributed energy resources.
- → Look into EnergyHub's recent news, partnerships, and growth trajectory to speak intelligently about the company's stage and challenges.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Being too generic about your accounting experience—failing to highlight specific technical skills or process improvements relevant to this role.
- Ignoring the parent-subsidiary dynamic—not addressing how you've worked within a corporate structure or met public company deadlines.
- Neglecting to show enthusiasm for the mission—EnergyHub wants someone who cares about clean energy, not just accounting.
📅 Application Timeline
This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
Offer
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