Senior Associate, Strategic Finance

About Tenex

Tenex builds frontier AI that works in the real world. Our engineers sit with C-suite leaders, find where AI adds the most value, and ship bleeding-edge AI to production.

We were founded in New York City in 2025. We are currently 70 team members, all based in New York, and will be 100+ by end of year. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies across media, healthcare, retail, finance, and sports.

We are a preferred partner to Anthropic, SpaceXAI and other frontier labs to turn technology into reliable systems businesses use every day.

 

The Role

We are looking for a Strategic Finance Senior Associate to take meaningful ownership across the finance organization, reporting directly to the Director of Strategic Finance. This is a high-ownership, high-visibility role. You will work on key strategic initiatives alongside the leadership team and support the team as we scale.

You will thrive in this role if you have a strong analytical foundation and want to further your operating experience at a fast-growing startup. In this position, you will build out and own sales forecasts and significant parts of the financial model. You will also have the opportunity to own and drive process around accounts payable and accounts receivable, tracking and forecasting OPEX, and leading ad-hoc analysis and strategic initiatives set by leadership.

Required Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant experience in a similarly analytical role.

• Strong financial modeling skills and a solid understanding of accounting and finance fundamentals.

• Ability to translate complex financial analysis into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.

• Strong attention to detail, with the judgment to connect financial results to broader business priorities.

• Demonstrated ownership and comfort managing multiple work streams in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience in investment banking or consulting at a top tier investment bank or consulting firm.

• At least one year of finance experience at a high-growth startup, ideally at the Series B or Series C stage.

• Experience building sales forecasts, managing operating expense forecasts, or owning components of a company’s financial model.

• Experience improving finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reporting processes.

• Familiarity with SQL, business intelligence tools, or finance workflow automation.

If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits & Compensation:

The expected OTE for this role is between $140,000 - $180,000 based on relevant experience

Beyond salary, we offer a suite of benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage (PPO and HSA options), dental, and vision

• HSA, Healthcare FSA, and Commuter Benefits

• 100% employer-paid life insurance + AD&D

• 100% employer-paid long-term disability insurance

• Responsible PTO. Take what you need.

Working at Tenex

We prioritize in-person work and collaborate from our New York City office five days a week. We believe our best ideas come from working closely together. Being in the same space enables faster collaboration, real-time problem solving, and stronger relationships that elevate how we build and execute as a team.