Finance Manager

Guardian Protection is a leading provider of integrated security solutions, trusted by families and businesses across the U.S. for more than 75 years. From our award-winning monitoring center to our skilled professionals across the country, we deliver 24/7 protection with advanced technology, reliable service, and real, local, human support.

We’re looking for a Finance Manager to join our Corporate Accounting & Finance team. This is a high-impact, highly visible role at our U.S.-based 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 You’ll Do:

• Financial Leadership & Team Development – Lead with Purpose
• Manage and develop a team of financial analysts, providing coaching, direction, and support to help them thrive.
• Cultivate an environment that encourages growth, integrity, and excellence — values that are core to Guardian’s culture.
• Create a culture of curiosity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement—aligned with our value of "challenging the status quo."
• 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 daily, weekly, and monthly metrics and dashboards through automation and thoughtful design 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.
• Translate financial insights into clear recommendations that support business objectives and operational execution.
• Accounting Close & Compliance
• Collaborate with the accounting team during monthly close to ensure accuracy, integrity, and adherence to financial policies.
• Support annual audits and reinforce compliance with internal controls
• 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.
• Build scalable, repeatable processes that empower faster, smarter decision-making at all levels of the business.

What We’re Looking For:

• Curious and Passionate Business Partner: You ask the right questions and genuinely want to understand the business. Your curiosity drives better decisions, and your passion inspires others. You want to understand the “why” and use data to uncover the “what’s next.”
• Servant Leader and Team Builder: You lead by example, lifting up those around you and developing talent. You’re committed to creating an environment where your team can grow and thrive. We celebrate wins – together.
• Finance and Data Expert: You bring strong financial and analytical acumen, paired with the ability to understand systems and process flows. You know how things work—and how to make them work better.
• Strategic, Yet Detail-Oriented: You can zoom in on the details while keeping your eyes on the big picture. You’re thoughtful, precise, and forward-thinking.
• Collaborative and Results-Focused: You’re someone others want to work with—clear, responsive, and focused on delivering impact.

Qualifications

Experience, Education & Credentials, and Technical Skills

• 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
• Strong understanding of business systems, data structures, and the interplay between finance and operations.
• 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

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.