Come join Deepwatch’s team of world-class cybersecurity professionals and the brightest minds in the industry. If you're ready to challenge yourself with work that matters, then this is the place for you. We're redefining cybersecurity as one of the fastest growing companies in the U.S. – and we have a blast doing it!
Who We Are
Deepwatch is the leader in managed security services, protecting organizations from ever-increasing cyber threats 24/7/365. Powered by Deepwatch’s cloud-based security operations platform, Deepwatch provides the industry’s fastest, most comprehensive detection and automated response to cyber threats together with tailored guidance from dedicated experts to mitigate risk and measurably improve security posture. Hundreds of organizations, from Fortune 100 to mid-sized enterprises, trust Deepwatch to protect their business.
Our core values drive everything we do at Deepwatch, including our approach to tackling tough cyber challenges. We seek out tenacious individuals who are passionate about solving complex problems and protecting our customers. At Deepwatch, every decision, process, and hire is made with a focus on improving our cybersecurity solutions and delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. By embracing our values, we create a culture of excellence that is dedicated to empowering our team members to explore their potential, expand their skill sets, and achieve their career aspirations, which is supported by our unique annual professional development benefit.
Deepwatch recognition includes:
- 2023, 2022 and 2021 Great Place to Work® Certified
- 2023 and 2022 Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers
- 2023 and 2022 Fortress Cybersecurity Award
- 2023 $180M Series C investment from Springcoast Capital Partners, Splunk Ventures, and Vista Credit Partners of Vista Equity Partners
- 2022 Cigna Healthy Workforce Silver Designation
- 2022 Cybersecurity Excellence Award for MDR
Chief Financial Officer
This job is hybrid and candidates must be available to work in one of our COE locations: Tampa, FL; Denver, CO; DC metro area, SF Bay area, Austin, TX
Deepwatch is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its finance organization and act as a key business partner to CEO John DiLullo and the senior leadership team. The CFO will play a crucial role in scaling Deepwatch’s high-growth business, ensuring financial excellence, and driving strategic decision-making in a rapidly evolving cybersecurity market.
This executive will oversee all financial operations while also leading the Business Intelligence function. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in high-growth, PE-backed technology or cybersecurity companies, with expertise in recurring revenue models and potential IPO readiness.
In this role, you'll get to:
- Financial Leadership & Strategy: Develop and execute financial strategies that accelerate growth while maintaining fiscal discipline.
- Operational Excellence: Ensure compliance, clean audits, proper financial controls, and timely, accurate financial reporting.
- Business Intelligence: Lead financial planning, accounting, and business analytics.
- M&A: Drive M&A activities, and financial due diligence to support Deepwatch’s expansion.
- Board & Investor Relations: Prepare and present financial reports, key strategic initiatives, and metrics to the Board, investors, and executive leadership.
- Team Development: Build and mentor a high-performing finance team, fostering a results-driven culture.
To be successful in this role, you’ll need to have:
- Cybersecurity Industry Expertise: Prior CFO or senior finance leadership experience in a cybersecurity or MDR/MSSP company.
- High-Growth Leadership: Experience scaling a $100M+ revenue business.
- PE-Backed & Board Experience: Track record in private equity-backed organizations with extensive Board interaction.
- SaaS & Recurring Revenue Models: Deep understanding of ARR, churn, and expansion metrics in a subscription-based business.
- M&A & Capital Raising: Demonstrated success in capital markets strategy, M&A transactions, and financial restructuring.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Expertise in building robust financial models, operational analytics, and performance-driven financial strategies.
- Executive-Level Communication: Ability to clearly articulate financial strategies and results to CEOs, Boards, investors, and cross-functional leaders.
- Entrepreneurial & Execution-Oriented: Hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
- Strategic Thinker & Problem Solver: Ability to break down complex business issues and drive data-backed financial decisions.
- High EQ & Leadership Presence: Builds trust and fosters a strong culture through authentic leadership and transparency.
- Strong Communicator & Relationship Builder: Effective at engaging investors, executives, and internal teams with clear, impactful messaging.
- Resilient & Results-Driven: Adaptable to ambiguity with a relentless drive to achieve strategic business objectives.
The anticipated salary range for this role is $365,000 to $400,000 + 30% bonus + generous stock options + benefits. Actual compensation may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, and/or skill level.
What We Offer:
Deepwatch is excited to provide benefits designed to support team members and their families. Including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
- Flexible Time Off (FTO), 9 company holidays, sick leave and 8-Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Unique professional development benefits, starting at $3,000 annually
- Wellness contests and monthly educational programs
- 401(K) retirement program with employer match
- Learn more here: Deepwatch Benefits
We know the confidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting spectacular candidates, so please don’t hesitate to apply — we’d love to hear from you. Please review our DEI Statement here.
Deepwatch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities and accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please inform your recruiter or contact recruiting@deepwatch.com for further information.
All Deepwatch employees are expected to:
- Be interested in and able to work remotely from a home office when not at a corporate office
- Pass a pre-employment background and drug screen in accordance with applicable laws
Deepwatch is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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