VP / Head of Finance
Harmonic Security
Accounting & Finance
California, USA
Posted on Oct 9, 2025
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
What you Bring
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.
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
- 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
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
- 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)
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
- 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
