Controller

CyberOne Security • Plano, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Controller is responsible for leading CyberOne’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company’s financial information. This role oversees the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance while serving as a key business partner to the CFO and other department leaders. Leading a team of two accounting professionals, the Controller provides oversight of day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, cash management, and related accounting functions. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical accounting expertise, sound judgment, operational discipline, and the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a Controller or comparable accounting leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting, and full-cycle accounting.
• Experience leading monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Experience managing or providing oversight of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and related accounting functions.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar financial analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial leaders.
• Candidates must currently reside in the Dallas–Fort Worth area and be able to commute to the Plano office in accordance with CyberOne’s hybrid work schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience within technology, cybersecurity, a value-added reseller (VAR), distribution, Professional Services, or a project-based services environment.
• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP platform.
• Experience managing accounting operations in an organization with multiple revenue streams, including product and services revenue.
• CPA preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee and, when appropriate, prepare and record month-end journal entries, including revenue recognition, accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, payroll-related entries, and other required adjustments.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment for cybersecurity product resale and Professional Services revenue.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by the accounting team to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate support.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and ensure accounting transactions are recorded accurately and in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Prepare, review, and deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reporting.
• Analyze financial results, including revenue, gross profit, operating expenses, and other key financial trends, providing meaningful insights to the CFO and leadership team.
• Lead Budget vs. Actual reviews with department leaders, explaining significant variances and partnering with leaders to understand underlying drivers and appropriate actions.
• Partner with department leaders to strengthen financial accountability and understanding of departmental performance.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate them proactively to the CFO and leadership team.
• Provide oversight of the company’s A/P and A/R processes, including vendor payments, customer invoicing, cash application, collections, and account reconciliations.
• Maintain appropriate controls around vendor setup, invoice approval, payment processing, customer billing, and cash receipts.
• Oversee A/R aging and partner with Sales and other business leaders to proactively address collection issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing for product and Professional Services transactions.
• Lead, develop, and manage a team of two accounting professionals responsible for the company’s day-to-day accounting operations.
• Establish clear priorities, responsibilities, processes, and performance expectations across the accounting function.
• Review work performed by team members and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and development to strengthen individual and team performance.
• Ensure appropriate cross-training and process documentation to support business continuity.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous process improvement.
• Partner with leaders across Sales, Professional Services, Operations, People Services, Marketing, and other functional areas to understand business activity and its financial impact.
• Partner with the Professional Services organization to ensure accurate accounting and financial visibility related to revenue, costs, labor, utilization, and project activity.
• Collaborate with department leaders to strengthen financial processes, controls, accountability, and visibility.
• Provide the CFO with timely insight into accounting matters, financial risks, business trends, and operational issues that may impact financial performance.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with applicable GAAP requirements and company accounting policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and other financial partners, providing requested schedules, reconciliations, documentation, and explanations.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and increase efficiency and scalability.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• $50,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Sick Time
• 12 Company-Paid Holidays
• Paid Birth/Recovery Leave and Paid Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan — Eligibility after 90 days, with a company match of 100% on the first 3% you contribute and 50% on the next 2%, with 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Cell Phone Stipend

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior