VP, Finance and Legal

About Tsecond

Tsecond is a global deep-tech company headquartered in Silicon Valley, building next-generation data and edge AI infrastructure across enterprise, defence, and industrial sectors. Our platforms bridge the physical and digital worlds, enabling faster, smarter, and more secure decisions through powerful AI and data integration technologies. From our headquarters in the United States, we partner with enterprise and government customers to bring these innovations to market.

Role Overview

Own finance and legal operations for Tsecond's business, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and contract management as the company scales. This is a senior hands-on role for a finance and legal generalist who can manage core financial processes while overseeing legal and compliance matters for the US entity.

Key Responsibilities
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Own financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting for the US entity
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Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
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Ensure compliance with US tax, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements
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Own contract review, drafting, and negotiation support for the business
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Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and tax advisors as needed
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Coordinate with other Team members of all Tsecond locations
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Support fundraising, board reporting, and other executive financial needs
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Manage and develop finance and admin support staff
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Partner with the CFO on financial strategy and process improvement

Required Qualifications
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8+ years in finance and/or legal roles, ideally in a growing technology company
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Strong knowledge of US GAAP, tax, and corporate compliance requirements
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Experience managing contracts and legal matters independently
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Proven ability to own financial reporting and compliance end-to-end
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Proficient experience of MS Excel, Word and Power Point
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Strong people management and cross-functional collaboration skills
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Excellent written and spoken English
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CPA, JD, or equivalent qualification preferred; Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Qualifications
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Experience in a hardware, deep-tech, or government-facing organisation
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Experience supporting fundraising or investor reporting
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Experience managing cross-border finance and legal matters alongside India operations

Why Join Tsecond?
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Be part of a fast-growing global organization at the forefront of storage and defence solutions.
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Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in AI, big data, and mission-critical infrastructure.
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Exposure to global clients and Government organizations.
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Strong culture of innovation, collaboration, and growth across the Tsecond Group (India, US, and global).

How to Apply via Email

Email your resume and a brief cover letter to careers@tsecond.ai with the subject line: Application – VP, Finance and Legal – San Jose – [Your Name]

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & COMPLIANCE

Tsecond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.