Accounting Manager

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
• Companypaid life insurance at 1x annual salary
• Companypaid ShortTerm Disability (STD) and LongTerm Disability (LTD) coverage
• $125 monthly homeoffice tech stipend for internet, equipment, and other technology needs
• Amazing colleagues, a collaborative environment, and a supportive, growthfocused 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.

Apollo Information Systems is CJIS (Criminal Justice Information Services) compliant and requires all employees to complete a background check and obtain CJIS certification.