About Apollo
Apollo Information Systems is a cybersecurity services company delivering comprehensive security and compliance programs to organizations that need measurable protection without the burden of building it alone. Backed by a Series A investment led by Syn Ventures, Apollo is pioneering a cybersecurity-as-a-service model that replaces fragmented tools and episodic engagements with unified, outcome-driven security programs.
Through Apollo Aegis - a subscription-based cybersecurity and compliance platform - and a full portfolio of managed security, advisory, assessment, incident response, and offensive security services, Apollo helps organizations reduce risk, simplify operations, and maintain continuous compliance. Apollo's primary markets include state and local government, K-12 and higher education, and mid-market enterprises, with deep specialization in election security.
Our Culture
We are growing rapidly and have significant expansion plans and growth capital. We foster a collaborative environment where deep cybersecurity expertise meets business acumen, enabling our professionals to solve complex security challenges while building lasting client partnerships. We pride ourselves on our integrity and ethics. You’ll find smart, professional, mission-driven, hardworking, genuinely kind and good colleagues here. We primarily work remotely but have a hub in Denver.
Position Overview:
This is a hands-on senior individual contributor role with team leadership. You'll be the operational backbone of the close cycle, own day-to-day accounting operations, and partner closely with the CFO on the financial reporting package and audit. You'll have the freedom and support to implement automated workflows and see your impact across the organization. You'll be working in a modern stack: QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Bill.com, Ramp, Concur, and Claude for AI-assisted workflows. If you love integrations, automation, and the satisfaction of eliminating low-value manual work, this role was built for you.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage accounting staff and any additional contractors, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and ensuring quality and timeliness across the team
Own the monthly and quarterly close cycle end-to-end, driving toward a compressed, repeatable timeline with minimal manual intervention
Day-to-day accounting operations: revenue recognition, AP/AR, payroll entries, and GL maintenance
Complex revenue recognition and deferred revenue schedules across subscription and services contracts
Preparation of the monthly financial reporting package (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for the CFO
Annual audit support - PBC list, documentation, and auditor responses alongside the CFO
Design and implementation of automated close workflows, leveraging AI tools and modern accounting platforms to eliminate manual work that shouldn't exist
Cross-functional partnership with sales ops, legal, and HR on contracts, vendor agreements, and employee-related accounting matters
Support for the CFO on board reporting and investor-facing materials as needed
Manage day-to-day accounting operations including revenue recognition, accounts payable/receivable, payroll entries, and general ledger maintenance
Lead the design and implementation of automated close workflows, leveraging AI tools and modern accounting platforms to eliminate low-value manual work
Coordinate with external auditors and manage the annual audit process, including PBC list preparation, documentation, and audit inquiry responses
Support the CFO on financial modeling, board reporting, and investor-facing materials as needed
Partner cross-functionally with sales operations, legal, and HR on revenue contracts, vendor agreements, and employee-related accounting matters
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Required
Accounting experience, including public account experience in audit
2+ years in industry, preferably at a technology or professional services company
Hands-on month end close experience
Working knowledge of revenue recognition under ASC 606, particularly in a subscription or services context
Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and work efficiently
Comfort with AI tools in a finance context (AI-assisted reconciliation, automated workflows, intelligent reporting)
Strong written and verbal communication
Preferred
CPA license (or active candidate)
Experience supporting or managing an external audit as the primary company contact
Exposure to internal controls design or SOC readiness work
Familiarity with cybersecurity or managed services business models
Experience at Big 4 accounting firm
Expectations:
At 60 days:
Execute a full close cycle end-to-end with CFO oversight
Understand how revenue is recognized across contract types and validate existing schedules
Onboarded to all systems with baseline access and controls established
Within 90 days:
Executing the close on a tightened timeline with documented procedures
Propose close optimization ideas with specific automation recommendations
Deliver a clean monthly financial reporting package to the CFO
Begin transitioning work from external accounting vendors
By 180 days:
Close cycle is compressed, documented, and executing on an accelerated, predictable schedule
At least one meaningful automation or AI-assisted workflow is live and measurably reducing manual effort
Audit readiness documentation is current and you're the primary day-to-day contact during the audit
Revenue recognition processes are fully documented, auditable, and consistently applied
You're a trusted finance partner to the business and a thoughtful contributor to financial discussions
Why You'll Love Working Here
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, the company covers 100% of employee premiums and 90% of dependent premiums on base plans
Unlimited PTO, 7 paid sick days, and 11 paid holidays
401(k) with 4% company match after 90 days, immediately vested
Company‑paid life insurance at 1x annual salary
Company‑paid Short‑Term Disability (STD) and Long‑Term Disability (LTD) coverage
$125 monthly home‑office tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growth‑focused culture
Apollo-IS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Apollo-IS provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
Skills Required
- Accounting experience, including public accounting experience in audit
- 2+ years in industry, preferably at a technology or professional services company
- Hands-on month end close experience
- Working knowledge of revenue recognition under ASC 606 (subscription/services)
- Demonstrated ability to optimize processes and work efficiently
- Comfort with AI tools in a finance context (AI-assisted reconciliation, automated workflows)
- Strong written and verbal communication
- CPA license (or active candidate)
- Experience supporting or managing an external audit as the primary company contact
- Exposure to internal controls design or SOC readiness work
- Familiarity with cybersecurity or managed services business models
- Experience at Big 4 accounting firm
Apollo Information Systems Corp Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
Apollo Information Systems, Corp., operating in the USA and Canada, is a security leader for high-stakes organizations and businesses. With more than twenty years in cybersecurity and IT, Apollo has built a legacy of creating urgent and proactive resilience using the best tools, approaches, and solutions available across multiple industry verticals and government branches. Apollo’s dynamic defense approach to cybersecurity changes the rules of engagement on traditional detect-and-respond practices, so organizations can be confident against a hostile environment of threats and uncertainty. Our approach simply aligns the protection of what matters the most to the organization to the most efficient allocation of protection per dollar. Apollo is led by some of the most respected professionals in the security industry who are steeped in real-world operational experience across multiple industry verticals and government branches. Apollo's enormous suite of solutions and services offers complete cybersecurity defense from early warning and threat intelligence to professional advisory services and incident response.
Why Work With Us
Too many in the security space have made half-baked promises, sold ineffective solutions, or were simply incapable of addressing the challenges we all face. Apollo does not sell a bill of useless goods. We believe in making the world a safer place and this notion is bigger than us. We empower our committed teams to accomplish this goal.
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