TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We are a force multiplier for defenders, helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, rapid response, and continuous protection. Our team is composed of industry experts with deep experience in cybersecurity, automation and AI-driven solutions. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to join our mission of revolutionizing the AI-Native MDR landscape.
We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital Partners and also backed by Shield Capital, DTCP (formerly Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners), Deepwork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund. Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture. Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team that just raised a substantial round – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside.
Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI. Explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai to see how we embody it, prioritizing the irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work.
We are looking for a Director of FP&A to own and lead the financial planning function at TENEX as we scale. This role is not just about reporting results—it’s about driving the financial strategy of the business, shaping key decisions, and building the infrastructure that enables smart, fast execution across the company.
You will serve as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, owning the company’s operating model, forecasting processes, and performance management framework. You will also play a critical role in defining how we communicate financial performance to the Board and investors.
Reporting to the CFO, this role has broad visibility and direct impact on company strategy, capital allocation, and growth. If you’re looking to build and lead a high-impact FP&A function in a fast-scaling, AI-native company, this is the role.
Own and continuously evolve the company’s consolidated operating model, including headcount, revenue, and expense forecasting across all business units
Lead the company-wide forecasting process, establishing assumptions, methodologies, and cadence across departments
Drive business unit–level financial planning, ensuring performance is clearly understood and aligned to company objectives
Lead annual budgeting and ongoing re-forecasting cycles, partnering closely with business and functional leaders
Develop and maintain long-range planning models to support strategic decision-making, capital allocation, and fundraising readiness
Lead scenario planning and sensitivity analysis to inform key strategic decisions, including growth investments, hiring, and go-to-market strategy
Own company-wide financial performance management, including budget vs. actual tracking, variance analysis, and forward-looking insights
Define and standardize KPIs, reporting frameworks, and performance metrics across all business units
Establish and lead the monthly and quarterly financial reporting cadence for executive leadership
Build and maintain executive dashboards that translate financial and operational data into actionable insights
Act as a strategic finance partner to department leaders, driving accountability around spend, efficiency, and ROI
Partner with Accounting to ensure alignment between FP&A outputs and financial reporting, including support for month-end close processes
Influence and evolve the chart of accounts and financial systems to support scalable, audit-ready reporting
Own the preparation and delivery of board-level financial materials, including performance summaries, KPI dashboards, and variance analyses
Partner directly with the CFO and CEO on investor communications, fundraising materials, and due diligence support
Define and maintain a consistent financial narrative across all external communications, including ARR, TCV, burn, and growth metrics
Build and evolve board reporting frameworks that scale with the company’s complexity and maturity
Ensure alignment between internal financial reporting and external investor messaging
Serve as a strategic advisor to the executive team, providing financial insight to guide decision-making across the business
Lead headcount planning and compensation modeling in partnership with department leaders and HR
Partner with GTM leadership to model pipeline, bookings, and revenue performance
Collaborate across functions to align financial plans with operational execution
Drive adoption of financial discipline and data-driven decision-making across the organization
Build scalable planning processes and systems that support continued growth
Build and lead the FP&A function over time, including hiring, mentoring, and developing team members
Establish best-in-class FP&A processes, tools, and systems to support a scaling organization
Drive the implementation of AI-enabled workflows and automation to improve efficiency and insight generation
Continuously improve financial infrastructure to support multi-entity, multi-business unit operations
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred)
8–12+ years of experience in FP&A, finance, or a related role, with significant experience in SaaS or high-growth environments
Proven experience owning and leading FP&A functions, including operating models, forecasting, and budgeting processes
Deep expertise in financial modeling, with the ability to connect financial outputs to strategic business decisions
Strong understanding of SaaS metrics and revenue recognition, including experience with complex contract structures (multi-year, usage-based, services components)
Experience partnering with executive teams and contributing to board-level and investor-facing materials
Track record of building scalable financial processes and systems in a high-growth environment
Experience supporting fundraising, due diligence, or investor communications is strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets; experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, Rillet, or similar)
Ability to operate at both a strategic and hands-on level in a fast-paced, early-stage environment
Clear and confident communicator, able to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders
Strong ownership mindset with the ability to drive initiatives from concept through execution
Excited about leveraging AI and automation to build scalable, efficient finance processes
Naturally curious, highly collaborative, and comfortable operating in ambiguity
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