Controller

@ CyberOne Security

Controller

Plano, TX

Posted today

About the job

CyberOne is a growing company that values talented professionals. The Controller role focuses on managing accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and leading a team, serving as a key partner to finance leadership.

Requirements

7+ years of accounting experience
Leadership in accounting roles
GAAP and financial reporting
ERP system proficiency
Team management skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
Experience with monthly, quarterly, year-end close
Strong communication skills
Proficiency with Excel and ERP
CPA preferred

Full job description

Your Next Opportunity Starts Here!

CyberOne is growing—and we’re looking for talented people who want to grow with us.

We bring together smart, driven professionals who take ownership, challenge themselves and each other, and are passionate about delivering exceptional results for our customers. We move fast, solve complex problems, and believe great work happens when talented people are empowered to make an impact.

If you’re looking for a place where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and there’s always an opportunity to learn and grow, we’d like to meet you.

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.

Location & Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid position based out of CyberOne’s Plano, Texas office. 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. This position is not eligible for fully remote work or relocation; only candidates currently residing in the DFW area will be considered.

Essential Functions

Accounting & Financial Close

• 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.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• 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.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable

• 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.

Team Leadership

• 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.

Business Partnership

• 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.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• 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.

Success In This Role

• Deliver accurate, timely, and consistently executed monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.

• Produce reliable financial statements and management reporting that provide leadership with meaningful insight into business performance.

• Maintain strong accounting review processes, reconciliations, documentation, and internal controls that support accurate financial reporting.

• Build productive partnerships with department leaders that strengthen financial accountability and understanding of business performance.

• Proactively identify and communicate financial risks, trends, and opportunities to the CFO.

• Maintain audit-ready financial records and support efficient external audit processes.

Qualifications

Required:

• 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.

Preferred:

• Experience within technology, cybersecurity, a value-added reseller (VAR), distribution, Professional Services, or a project-based services environment.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both financial and non-financial leaders.

• Experience with NetSuite or a comparable ERP platform.

• Experience managing accounting operations in an organization with multiple revenue streams, including product and services revenue.

Certifications and Licenses

Preferred:

• CPA preferred

Skills

• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and team-development skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial audiences.

• Strong business acumen and ability to partner effectively across functional areas.

• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• High degree of integrity, accountability, discretion, and sound professional judgment.

Work Environment

• This position operates in hybrid work environment in accordance with company policy and business needs.

• Work is generally performed in a professional, climate-controlled office environment utilizing standard office equipment and technology.

• Employees may occasionally be required to travel, attend customer sites, meetings, training sessions, or company-sponsored events based on business needs. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support business needs.

Physical Demands

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to:

• Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.

• Frequently operate computers, telephones, and other standard office equipment.

• Communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and through electronic communication.

• Occasionally lift and/or move items weighing up to 15 pounds.

Why CyberOne?

We know that where you work is about more than the job itself. That’s why CyberOne offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, work-life balance, and continued growth.

Health & Well-Being

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance — Coverage beginning on Day One
Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
$50,000 Company-Paid Life Insurance, with options to purchase additional coverage
Company-Paid Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Away

Unlimited PTO
Paid Sick Time
12 Company-Paid Holidays
Paid Birth/Recovery Leave and Paid Parental Leave

Financial & Professional Growth

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

At CyberOne, we believe in investing in our people and providing the resources, flexibility, and support they need to do their best work—both professionally and personally.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to bring your experience, ideas, and drive to a team that values performance, collaboration, and continuous growth, we invite you to apply. We’d love to learn more about you.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CyberOne is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law, are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration based on qualifications and business need.

Recruitment Agencies **Please Note**

CyberOne does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or other third parties. Resumes submitted without a valid, signed agreement in place will be considered the property of CyberOne, and no placement fees will be paid.

Agency engagement is limited to authorized vendors operating under a current agreement signed by CyberOne’s HR Business Partner or CFO. Any exception must be approved in writing in advance.

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