TENEX

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)

AccountingManager

Kansas City, Missouri, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Accounting Manager at TENEX. Skills: Accounting function ownership, Month-end close, General ledger integrity, Building accounting controls and processes, Revenue recognition (ASC 606), US GAAP, Audit preparation, Technical accounting. Own and continuously improve the monthly and quarterly close process. Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, depreciation, and other recurring close activities”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensuring the integrity of our books; Building the controls and processes that will support TENEX through its next stages of growth; Supporting TENEX through its next stages of growth; Supporting a scaling organization; Supporting audit, fundraising, and ongoing business growth

Industry & Context.

Managed Detection and Response (MDR)
Problems you'll solve

Research and document technical accounting positions; Drive automation and AI-enabled workflows across accounting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and insight generation; Establish best-in-class accounting processes, tools, and documentation to support a scaling organization

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, 8+ years of progressive experience in accounting or a related role, Proven experience owning the full month-end close process and general ledger in a high-growth company, Deep understanding of US GAAP, Hands-on experience applying ASC 606 to complex contracts, Hands-on experience with cloud-based accounting platforms and modern ERPs (e. g. , Quickbooks, Rillet, NetSuite, or equivalent), Advanced proficiency in Excel or Google comfortable working with large data sets and building reusable reporting, Experience with AP/AR automation, payroll platforms, and cash management, Self-starter who operates at both a strategic and hands-on level, with the drive to take initiatives from concept through execution, Clear and confident communicator, able to translate accounting concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders, Naturally curious, highly collaborative, and comfortable operating in a fast-changing environment

Nice to Have

significant time in SaaS, technology, or high-growth environments preferred, Salesforce experience preferred, particularly for deal processing workflows

What You'll Do.

Own and continuously improve the monthly and quarterly close process

Prepare and review journal entries

and other recurring close activities

Manage the general ledger

and timely reconciliation of all accounts

Maintain and refine the chart of accounts to support scalable

audit-ready reporting

Own revenue recognition under ASC 606

Manage the order-to-cash cycle

and revenue reporting

Build and maintain Salesforce-to-ERP workflows to streamline deal processing and bookings reporting

including vendor onboarding

bill approval workflows

Oversee treasury and cash management

including daily cash position

Manage sales and use tax compliance across applicable jurisdictions

Lead preparation and execution of the annual financial statement audit

Research and document technical accounting positions

Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

Drive automation and AI-enabled workflows across accounting

Establish best-in-class accounting processes

Build and lead the accounting team over time

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner with FP&A to ensure alignment between accounting outputs and management reporting; Partner with FP&A for cash forecasting; Serve as a hands-on operator and trusted partner across the business; Collaborate with leadership

Communication Scope

Clear and confident communicator; Able to translate accounting concepts into actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Owning and improving close processes, including timelines, checklists, and reviewer cadence, Standing up scalable accounting processes from the ground up, Driving automation and AI-enabled workflows, Establishing best-in-class accounting processes, tools, and documentation, Building and leading the accounting team, Continuously improving financial infrastructure

Full Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW TENEX is an AI-native, automation-first, built-for-scale Managed Detection and Response (MDR) provider. We are a force multiplier for defenders, helping organizations enhance their cybersecurity posture through advanced threat detection, rapid response, and continuous protection. Our team is composed of industry experts with deep experience in cybersecurity, automation, and AI-driven solutions. Backed by leading investors, we are rapidly growing and seeking top talent to join our mission of revolutionizing the AI-Native MDR landscape. We’re a fast growing startup backed by industry experts and top tier investors led by Crosspoint Capital Partners and also backed by Shield Capital, DTCP (formerly Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners), Deepwork Capital, and the Florida Opportunity Fund. Seed round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). As an early employee, you’ll play a meaningful role in defining and building our culture. Get in on the ground floor. We’re a small but well-funded team that just raised a substantial round – joining now comes with limited risk and unlimited upside. Culture is one of the most important things at TENEX.AI http://TENEX.AI. Explore our culture deck at culture.tenex.ai http://culture.tenex.ai to see how we embody it, prioritizing the irreplaceable collaboration and community of in-person work. ABOUT THE ROLE We are looking for an Accounting Manager to own and operate the day-to-day accounting function at TENEX as we scale. This role is foundational — you will be the first dedicated accounting hire, owning the close, ensuring the integrity of our books, and building the controls and processes that will support TENEX through its next stages of growth. Reporting to the Director of Finance / Operations, you will serve as a hands-on operator and trusted partner across the business — owning month-end close, AP/AR, cash management, technical accounting, and audit preparation. You will also play a key role in standing up scalable accounti

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