Sync adapter not working on Cynogenmod

I have created a sync adapter for one of my Android apps. I can see how it works on android devices (tested on 4.4 and 5.1). But the same doesn't work with cynogenmod (tested for one plus one). Basically, I don't see the onPerformSync function getting called unless I go to an account and sync it manually.

Are there any other settings or permissions needed to run it on cynogenmod? I don't see the AutoSync option in the Accounts menu. Is this related to this? Does cynogen support auto sync?