# VP of Finance

**Company:** [Adaptive Security](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/adaptive-security)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** US GAAP, ASC 606, SaaS Metrics, FP&A, Financial Modeling, Revenue Recognition, Financial Reporting, investor relations, multi-currency operations, audit preparation
**Posted:** 2026-07-24

> Lead the finance and accounting function for a high-growth AI cybersecurity company. Own strategic FP&A, budgeting, board/investor reporting, fundraising support, accounting operations, and team building while reporting directly to the CEO.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities

**Strategic Finance**
- Own the company operating model, including revenue and expense forecasting, headcount planning, scenario analysis, and burn and runway management.
- Lead financial planning, monthly variance analysis, and reporting on SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC payback, Magic Number).
- Produce board and investor reporting, and support fundraising and diligence processes end to end.
- Partner with GTM leadership on pricing, deal structures, commission plans, and vendor and contract negotiations.

**Financial Operations**
- Oversee accounting and the monthly close, GL policy, and revenue recognition.
- Own billing, collections, A/R, treasury, and working-capital management across entities and currencies.
- Oversee payroll and equity operations across the US, UK, and Australia, including commissions and bonus cycles.
- Lead the company to GAAP maturity and a successful first audit.

**Team and Systems**
- Hire, develop, and lead the finance and accounting team.
- Own the finance systems and their integrations, and drive automation and AI-assisted workflows across the function.

## Qualifications
- 8–12+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally including early-career exposure to investment banking, venture capital, or private equity, followed by senior leadership roles in strategic finance or FP&A within high-growth SaaS or AI.
- Experience supporting capital raises end to end, including financial models, fundraising materials, data rooms, and investor relationships.
- Experience building or professionalizing a finance function at a high-growth company.
- Strong command of both FP&A and accounting operations, including close, controls, billing, and payroll.
- Solid working knowledge of US GAAP, including SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606), accruals, and deferred revenue; experience owning a monthly close calendar.
- Experience working with outside accountants and auditors, and preparing a company for its first audit.
- Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency operations and SaaS contract structures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to executives, the board, and investors.
- Demonstrated ability to operate both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced startup environment.

## Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive compensation and a fantastic office atmosphere.
- Premium healthcare and wellness benefits.
- Catered lunch in the NYC office, Monday - Friday

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