About Harmonic Security Harmonic Security lets teams adopt AI tools safely by protecting sensitive data in real time with minimal effort. It gives enterprises full control and stops leaks so that their teams can innovate confidently. We are led by cybersecurity experts and backed by top investors including N47, Ten Eleven Ventures, and In-Q-Tel. We've achieved early traction and product-market fit with a world-class team, and are now focused on scaling revenue, building operational rigor, and preparing for our next stage of growth (including a planned Series B in the near future).

About The Role We\'re looking for our first VP / Head of Finance to establish the financial foundations that will guide Harmonic through its next chapter of growth. This is a critical strategic hire who will both shape the finance function from scratch and directly drive Series B readiness. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable building investor-facing models and board materials as they are rolling up their sleeves to close the books or implement a new system. This role starts as an individual contributor but is expected to scale into a leadership position, hiring and developing a best-in-class Finance organization over time. We\'re especially keen to find someone who can design and operate an AI-first finance function, leveraging automation, analytics, and emerging AI tools to deliver faster and sharper financial insights at scale.

What You\'ll Do

Strategic Finance & Fundraising

Lead Series B readiness: financial model, data room, board prep, and investor narrative

Partner with CEO / VP of Company Ops on fundraising strategy, investor relations, and capital allocation decisions

Build credibility with current and prospective investors

Financial Planning & Analysis

Own budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning across the business

Define and track key SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, CAC payback, burn multiple, etc.)

Provide actionable insights to guide GTM investments, hiring, and product strategy

Accounting, Controls & Compliance

Oversee core accounting, tax, and audit readiness

Ensure GAAP compliance and scalable processes for revenue recognition

Implement financial systems (ERP, expense management, FP&A tools) appropriate for a scaling SaaS company

Business Operations & Cross-Functional Partnering

Partner with Sales on quota-setting, comp plans, and pipeline forecasting

Work with Product/Engineering to align spend with roadmap priorities

Collaborate with People/HR on headcount planning, comp, and equity strategy

Team Building & Leadership

Initially act as both strategist and operator (hands-on IC)

Over time, recruit and lead a high-performing finance and accounting team

Establish a culture of rigor, transparency, and strategic partnership

Metrics & Reporting

Build board-level reporting and operating cadence

Stand up real-time dashboards and reporting infrastructure (ideally AI-enabled)

Benchmark Harmonic against cybersecurity SaaS peers

What Success Looks Like

Harmonic is fully Series B-ready with investor-grade models, metrics, and governance

The company operates with a clear financial compass: disciplined forecasting, visibility into runway, and unit economics that drive smart growth

Finance is seen as a strategic partner, not just a back-office function

An AI-first finance function is in place, producing faster insights and enabling smarter decisions with lean resourcing

A scalable team and processes are built, setting the foundation for future growth

Requirements What you Bring

10 - 15+ years of progressive finance experience in high-growth SaaS, ideally with exposure to cybersecurity

Track record of leading fundraising processes (Series B - D) and engaging directly with VCs / growth equity firms

Exposure to (and ideally ownership of) FP&A, investor relations, accounting, and operations in a scaling startup environment

Comfort flexing between strategic finance leadership and tactical execution (closing the books, building dashboards, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to build teams, systems, and scalable processes

Strong SaaS finance acumen: unit economics, GTM metrics, revenue recognition, and efficiency levers

Curiosity and enthusiasm for AI-first workflows. Experience with AI-enabled finance tools (Pigment, Mosaic, Cube, etc.) is a plus

Exceptional communicator who can distill complexity into clear insights for executives, employees, and investors

You Might Be a Fit if You...

Have built finance functions from scratch at a Series A - C SaaS company

Love the duality of being both a boardroom storyteller and a hands-on operator

Thrive in high-growth, high-ambiguity environments where no playbook exists

Are motivated by the chance to build not just a function, but the financial DNA of a company

See AI as an accelerant for finance and want to pioneer new ways of working

Are willing to join us in the office 2-3 days per week (SF-based)

Benefits Why Join Us This isn\'t just a job; it\'s an opportunity to be part of a team that is redefining cybersecurity. We believe today\'s talent is tomorrow\'s success, and we\'re committed to creating an environment where you can do the best work of your life.

Competitive pay and meaningful equity with a direct stake in Harmonic\'s success

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision and 401k matching

A small, passionate team that values transparency, creativity, and learning

Thoughtful leadership that cares deeply about growth, impact, and people

Annual global offsites (past trips include Lisbon and Nashville)

The chance to directly shape both our product and our culture as we build a category-defining company

Harmonic\'s Core Values

Flourish in the Unknown: We relish being thrown into new, unfamiliar situations that require initiative and rapid decision-making. We orient ourselves quickly and deliver results with minimal guidance

Never Full: We never hesitate to raise our hands and take on challenges to assist those in need. We hunger for opportunities to learn and do more

Perfect Harmony: We have a genuine willingness to assist and support one another to create cohesion and unity. We foster success through collaboration and honest sharing of feedback and ideas, enabling everyone to grow and produce their best work

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