Global Controller

Posted 4 Days Ago
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La Jolla Amago, CA
Senior level
Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Cybereason provides enterprise endpoint protection built to defend against tomorrow’s threats today.
The Role
The Global Controller will lead financial reporting and compliance, establish accounting processes, and oversee global financial operations. This role involves strategic financial leadership, compliance management, and team development to support Cybereason’s growth and efficiency as a cybersecurity leader.
Summary Generated by Built In

Location: San Diego, CA (Cybereason Headquarters)

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Salary Range: $225,000 – $275,000 plus benefits and Options

About Cybereason:

Cybereason is a leader in cybersecurity, specializing in endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), and threat hunting solutions. We protect organizations from advanced cyber threats, utilizing sophisticated AI-driven platforms. Join us in our mission to protect the world from cyber threats with state-of-the-art technology and an innovative team environment.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Global Controller to lead Cybereason’s financial reporting, compliance, and accounting functions on a global scale. This role will be pivotal in establishing and overseeing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and partnering cross-functionally to drive financial strategies. The Global Controller will play a crucial role in scaling our finance operations and reporting as we continue our global growth.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Financial Reporting & Compliance:

    • Oversee global financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

    • Develop and maintain financial policies and internal controls, in compliance with GAAP and/or IFRS.

    • Prepare consolidated financial statements and manage all aspects of financial audits.

  • Global Accounting Operations:

    • Lead global accounting teams to streamline and standardize accounting processes.

    • Establish best practices for cost controls, revenue recognition, and cash flow management.

    • Drive continuous improvement in accounting operations, leveraging automation where possible.

  • Strategic Financial Leadership:

    • Provide guidance on the financial implications of business strategies and operations.

    • Support executive leadership in budget planning, forecasting, and performance monitoring.

    • Develop financial strategies that enhance efficiency and scalability as Cybereason expands.

  • Compliance and Risk Management:

    • Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and legal requirements in all jurisdictions where Cybereason operates.

    • Lead efforts in managing operational and financial risk, including overseeing insurance and audit processes.

    • Establish and maintain relationships with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and industry organizations.

  • Team Development and Leadership:

    • Mentor and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a collaborative and growth-focused culture.

    • Support training and development initiatives to strengthen team expertise in accounting and finance.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification is strongly preferred.

  • 10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 years in a global controller or senior financial leadership role.

  • Deep knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and global regulatory compliance.

  • Proven experience in a SaaS or technology environment is highly desirable.

  • Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced knowledge of Excel.

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MBA or advanced degree in Finance.

  • Experience in implementing or optimizing financial systems in a growing company.

  • Track record of working effectively with C-level executives and cross-functional teams.

Why Join Cybereason?

At Cybereason, you’ll have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in cybersecurity, developing cutting-edge solutions that make a real impact. We offer competitive compensation, professional growth opportunities, and a culture that values innovation and integrity.

Cybereason is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.



More About Cybereason:


Our culture and how we operate reflects in our shared values. Our #Defenders are individuals with diverse skill sets and backgrounds who are driven to innovate and scale with our growing organization. We are a team that strives to learn from each other, solve challenging problems, and work collaboratively toward our goal of reversing the adversary advantage.

Core Values:

  • Win As One: The power of an individual is less than the power of a team.
  • Ever Evolving: Change keeps us at the forefront, so we encourage it.
  • Daring: To achieve the impossible, we must dare to be different.
  • Obsessed with Customers: We believe gaining our customers’ trust is the most important part of what we do.
  • Never Give Up: We are tenacious and resilient, and we never stop.
  • UbU: We believe people can only unlock their full potential when they work somewhere that accepts who they are.

If these values resonate with you and our vision excites you, join us today and help us end cyber attacks from the endpoint to everywhere! #Defenders

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cybereason we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace (#uBu), so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

The Company
HQ: Boston, MA
1,300 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Cybereason is the champion for today’s cyber defenders providing future-ready protection that unifies security from the endpoint, to the enterprise, to everywhere the battle moves. Our platform combines the industry’s top-rated detection and response, next-gen anti-virus, and proactive threat hunting to deliver context-rich analysis of every element of a malicious operation.

Why Work With Us

We take on each day knowing we are doing something that is worth our time, passion and brain power, and we believe that we can only solve some of the world’s most complex technology challenges by unlocking the full talents of everyone within our organization.

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