Secure Engage is seeking a fractional CFO to lead fundraising strategy, oversee financial planning and analysis, and implement scalable SaaS financial processes across its North American AI compliance platform.
Secure Engage is an AI-powered SaaS platform focused on cybersecurity and compliance for high-risk, high-trust relationships across North America. The fractional CFO will work closely with the CEO and executive team to lead end-to-end fundraising, from investor materials and pitch support through to deal structuring and closing. The role also covers financial planning, cash runway modelling, board communications, and implementation of SaaS-specific metrics including CAC, LTV, ARR, and MRR.
The position spans both Canadian and US regulatory environments, requiring familiarity with cross-border compliance and grant strategy. The engagement is part-time and contract-based, with an optional pathway to a full-time CFO role as the company scales.
- Lead fundraising strategy including preparation of investor materials, pitch support, and financial due diligence
- Manage the end-to-end fundraising process from pipeline development through deal structuring and closing
- Maintain and grow investor relationships, providing regular updates and ensuring strategic alignment
- Oversee financial planning and analysis, including forecasts, cash runway, burn rate, and scenario modelling
- Support the CEO and executive team with board communications, KPI reporting, and capital allocation decisions
- Advise on grant strategies, cross-border financial compliance, and risk management
- 10+ years of senior finance experience, including at least 3 years as a CFO or fractional CFO at early-stage startups
- Demonstrated success leading fundraising rounds from pre-seed through Series A or beyond, including SAFE and equity structures
- Deep understanding of SaaS metrics, startup financial strategy, and capital efficiency
- Proficiency with financial tools such as QuickBooks, Excel/Sheets, and Carta
- Comfortable working in resource-constrained, fast-paced environments
- Familiarity with both Canadian and US regulatory and tax environments is a strong asset
Secure Engage is a fast-growing SaaS company building an AI-powered platform for cybersecurity and compliance management. The company serves financial institutions and regulated sectors across North America, helping organisations manage risk in high-trust third-party relationships. It operates with a collaborative, mission-driven culture.
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