Manager, Strategic Finance

About Teleskope

Teleskope is redefining data security for the AI era with the only dedicated platform that combines precise visibility with automated remediation. Teleskope continuously scans, catalogs and classifies data in-motion and at-rest while automating policy-based actions, helping organizations proactively manage data sprawl while securely enabling AI adoption.

About the Role

We are seeking an ambitious and talented individual to join Teleskope as our first dedicated finance hire. In this role, you’ll work closely with the VP of Operations to build the foundation of the Finance & Accounting function and prepare the organization for rapid growth. This is a dynamic role that balances high-level strategy with the in-the-weeds execution that’s required to keep the company moving forward efficiently. If you’re eager to build a career in startups, this is a unique opportunity to play a huge role in the growth of a young, fast-growing startup in data security, one of the hottest and fastest-growing product categories in tech.

What You’ll Do

• Own all components of the financial model, including building and iterating on key drivers for the forecast

• Work with our accountants to manage month, quarter and annual closes as well as income tax and R&D tax credit applications

• Work with VP of Operations to set, track and manage company-wide KPI’s

• Work collaboratively with VP of Operations and department heads to develop, monitor and enforce operating budgets

• Report on company expenses, flagging anomalies, overspends, and BvA

• Manage accounts payable

• Support VP of Operations and VP of Growth in customer contract reviews

• Manage invoicing and accounts receivable

• Draft decks and financial summaries for investor updates and board meetings

• Create process and tools for monitoring and managing sales commissions

What You Bring

• 3-5+ years of experience across banking, consulting, and/or strategic finance at a high-growth tech startup

• Excellent foundation in financial modeling and fundamentals of accounting

• A strong grasp of the day-to-day operations of a high-growth, venture-backed tech startup

• Experience setting and managing budgets across a growing organization

• Outstanding communication skills; you can make complex ideas accessible to anyone

• Ability to create clear, polished processes and work independently to build v1.0 of a high-functioning Finance & Accounting organization

About you

• Executive Presence – You are a confident communicator who’s comfortable interfacing with executives, board members and investors

• Builder Mindset – You are a strategic and critical thinker that’s constantly seeking ways to improve processes and scale the organization. You leave things better than you find them.

• Action-Oriented – You seek out responsibility and are driven by impact. You take extreme ownership of, and pride in, everything you touch.

• Team Player – You love working collaboratively across functions and understand that building a company is a team sport.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive base salary $130-$160k plus equity in the company

• A central role at an early-stage, high-growth company in a critical operational and cultural capacity

• Room to chart your career path at Teleskope by growing into expanded operations, people/HR, events, or administrative leadership roles

• A beautiful office in NYC’s Financial District

• Flexible vacation

• Health, vision, dental, 401k, and other benefits, heavily subsidized by Teleskope