Near X CyberFortress
How CyberFortress's CFO Generated $1.2M in Savings by Forming a Complete Accounting Team with Near
CyberFortress, a worldwide cybersecurity and data recovery firm located in San Antonio, was experiencing rapid growth following several acquisitions. To swiftly expand its finance and accounting teams, the company encountered a significant talent shortage in the US. Local recruitment was both slow and costly, hindering operations and overwhelming current staff. CFO Seema Chacko collaborated with Near to identify skilled and flexible professionals from Latin America who could work in real-time with US teams. Near successfully sourced and placed 20 new hires within the finance department, which included three managerial roles: a Director of Accounting and Financial Reporting, a Director of Global Tax, and an Accounting Team Lead. Each new hire came equipped with strong credentials, international experience, and the adaptability needed for startup environments. Most have remained with CyberFortress for over two years, demonstrating the sustained quality and reliability of Near's talent.
Outcomes:
- $1.2M saved annually in payroll
- 20 finance and accounting positions filled
- Month-end close time decreased from 15 days to under 10
- Average tenure per hire exceeds two years
- All candidates fluent in English and fitting with the company culture
Client Testimonial: “We onboarded 20 team members who embody our core values of a positive attitude, resourcefulness, and flexibility. Near’s team was very responsive, and their relaxed communication style facilitated a smooth hiring experience.” — Seema Chacko, CFO of CyberFortress
With Near’s assistance, CyberFortress successfully established a fully-functional accounting and finance team that operates effectively, speeds up reporting cycles, and achieves significant cost savings. The firm now sees Near as a vital long-term partner for its ongoing global expansion.
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