Finance Manager - Armstrong Group : Job Details

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. We're looking for a Finance Manager to join our Corporate Accounting & Finance team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at our headquarters in Warrendale, PA - and an incredible opportunity to grow your career while supporting a mission that truly matters. You'll help lead financial strategy, guide and develop a talented team, and drive initiatives that fuel operational excellence and business innovation all with the underlying mission of keeping homes and businesses safer. What's In It For You:

• Attractive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefit package starting day 1
• Opportunity to make an impact in the team, the organization, and to grow your career at Guardian
• The chance to be part of a Top 10 company and high-energy employee culture

What You'll Be Doing:

• Financial Leadership & Team Development - Lead with Purpose
  • Manage and develop a team of financial analysts, providing coaching, direction, and support to help them thrive. Create and cultivate an environment that encourages growth, integrity, curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Deliver Financial Clarity - Coordinate and drive the annual planning and budgeting process. Lead the monthly financial reporting and analysis process, providing actionable insights to leadership and business partners.
  • Build accurate, flexible models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions. Enhance metrics and dashboards through automation to champion transparency and insight for the business.
  • Conduct regular pricing, cost, and gross margin reviews to identify trends, highlight risks and opportunities, and inform decision-making that supports both growth and profitability.
• Own and Support Strategic Initiatives - Lead financial support for cross-functional strategic projects that align with our mission and amplify our organizational capabilities.
  • Play a hands-on role in driving high-impact initiatives tied to organizational priorities and translate financial insights into clear recommendations that support business objectives and operational execution.
• Process & Systems Optimization - Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the speed, accuracy, and reliability of financial reporting.
  • Leverage automation, data tools, and AI to evolve the finance function and increase efficiency while building scalable, repeatable processes that empower faster, smarter decision-making at all levels of the business.
• Accounting Close & Compliance - Collaborate with the accounting team during monthly close to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial policies. Support annual audits and reinforce compliance with internal controls, championing the financial policies and procedures within the organization.

What You'll Need:

• 5-7+ years of progressive FP&A experience; at least 2 years in a manager role
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data & Analytics, or a related field
• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• CPA or CFA a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build financial models, and deliver business insight through data.
• Expertise in modeling, forecasting, and analysis skills. Comfortable working with SSRS, SQL, Python, or similar platforms for financial modeling and automation. Experience working with automation tools, dashboards, or AI-driven platforms a plus
• Strong understanding of business systems, data structures, and the interplay between finance and operations.
• Servant Leader/Team Building mindset. Curious, driven, collaborative, and results-driven strategic business partner.

Guardian is an Equal Opportunity Employer Who We Are The Armstrong Group is a family owned and operated collection of diverse companies. What began in 1946 as Armstrong County Line Construction, founded by Jud L. Sedwick in Kittanning, PA, has now grown into an organization that encompasses multiple industries and employs over 2,400 individuals nationwide. Our brands include Armstrong Utilities, Guardian Protection, Armstrong Development, 4Front Solutions, Twin Pops, and Armstrong Comfort Solutions. Armstrong is an Equal Opportunity Employer.