Director, Finance

About eSentire

eSentire is on a mission to hunt, investigate and stop cyber threats before they become business disrupting events. We were founded on the premise that if you can't find a solution, you build it. And today, that means pioneering the future of AI-powered security. At eSentire, we're building a cutting-edge AI Security Operations Platform that will amplify human expertise, not replace it, creating a workplace where innovation meets impact.

Our culture is based on transparency, teamwork, and continuous innovation, where your ideas can shape how AI and human intelligence work together to outsmart cyber adversaries. As the authority in Managed Detection and Response, we protect the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries, across 35 industries—and we're looking for forward-thinking talent to help us define what AI-first security, human-backed trust means for the industry.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Director of Finance will lead a team responsible for Corporate Financial Reporting, Accounting Operations, Internal Controls, Compliance, and Financial Systems. This role serves as a crucial operational anchor, ensuring financial integrity, audit readiness, scalable systems infrastructure, and disciplined financial governance. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing accounting and finance team, serving as a trusted partner to the CFO and executive leadership to support the company's growth.

• Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations:
  Lead all monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in strict accordance with US GAAP. Ensure accuracy, appropriate disclosures, and efficient close cycles.
• Executive & Stakeholder Reporting:
  Prepare reporting packages and board materials for the CFO, Board of Directors, investors, and lenders.
• Controls & Compliance:
  Instill scalable processes to optimize workflow and enforce a robust internal control environment around financial reporting, revenue recognition (ASC 606), and global accounting compliance.
• Process Improvement & Automation:
  Drive continuous improvement across the close, reporting, and controls environment — identifying opportunities to automate manual work, streamline workflows, and scale processes ahead of the company's growth trajectory.
• Financial Tech Stack & Systems:
  Oversee and optimize core financial systems — ensuring seamless operation, data integrity, and integration across Net Suite (ERP), Dayforce (payroll/HRIS), Share works (equity management), and Navan (travel/expense management).
• Payroll & Equity Governance:
  Provide strategic oversight of global payroll, benefits accounting, and equity plan administration in close coordination with HR, Legal, and equity owners.
• Audit & External Relationships:
  Serve as the primary leader for the annual external audit and accounting advisory relationships.
• Team Leadership:
  Build, mentor, and scale a high-performing accounting and reporting team (10+ direct/indirect reports).
• M&A & Integration:
  Lead accounting due diligence, purchase price allocation execution, and financial integration for strategic M&A initiatives as directed by the CFO.

• Professional
  
  Experience:
  
  10+ years of progressive financial leadership and accounting experience, ideally within a fast-paced, high-growth SaaS or technology company scaled beyond $100M in revenue.
• Education & Credentials:
  Active CPA or CA designation required. University degree in Accounting or Finance; public accounting background (Big
  4) highly desirable.
• Systems
  
  Experience:
  
  Strong experience with ERP, HRIS, and equity systems, with preference for direct experience with Net Suite (ERP), Dayforce (payroll/HRIS), Share works (cap table/equity…