About IOMETE
IOMETE is the sovereign data lakehouse platform built for enterprises that require full control over their data infrastructure.
We help organizations run advanced analytics, AI, and data engineering workloads in their own environment—on-premises, private cloud, or public cloud—without sacrificing data ownership, privacy, or security.
Our platform is built on open technologies such as Apache Spark, Apache Iceberg, and Kubernetes, and is trusted by Fortune 500 enterprise customers.
As we continue to scale globally, strong compliance, financial discipline, and enterprise-grade operational maturity are critical to our growth.
The Role
We are hiring a Head of Compliance & Finance Operations to own and drive the internal systems that support enterprise trust, audit readiness, and operational discipline.
This is a high-leverage leadership role for someone who can independently own compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA readiness, ISO 27001, and FEDRAMP while also driving finance operations and bookkeeping oversight across our US and international entities.
This is not a bookkeeping role.
We are looking for someone who can reduce founder involvement significantly, improve enterprise sales velocity, and help us operate with the discipline of a much larger company.
You should be comfortable working directly with founders, external auditors, enterprise customers, insurance providers, legal counsel, and finance partners.
Responsibilities
Compliance & Security Governance
Own and drive SOC 2 Type II compliance and audit readiness
Manage Vanta
Lead ISO 27001 readiness and certification preparation
Coordinate HIPAA readiness and security controls where required
Oversee GDPR processes and privacy compliance coordination
Maintain and improve internal security policies, controls, and documentation
Coordinate internal and external audits
Manage vendor security reviews and due diligence processes
Respond to customer security questionnaires and procurement reviews
Support enterprise sales teams during compliance-heavy procurement cycles
Manage cyber insurance renewals and compliance documentation
Partner with legal and leadership on risk management and governance
Finance Operations
Oversee bookkeeping accuracy and controls
Coordinate AP / AR and expense management processes
Support payroll operations across global teams
Work closely with US CPA firms and international accounting partners
Support Delaware C-Corp tax compliance and reporting coordination
Coordinate international subsidiaries entity compliance and reporting support
Prepare internal reporting for founders, board, and investors
Improve operational rigor across finance processes
What We’re Looking For
Required
Prior ownership of SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, HIPAA and ISO27001 (not just participation)
Strong hands-on experience with Vanta or similar compliance platforms
Experience in a high-growth B2B startup environment
Strong understanding of US company operations and compliance expectations
Experience supporting enterprise customer procurement and security reviews
Strong finance operations and bookkeeping experience
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Strong documentation discipline and operational rigor
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Strongly Preferred
Big 4 background (Audit, Risk Advisory, GRC, or Compliance)
ISO 27001 and/or FEDRAMP implementation experience
GDPR operational experience
Experience with HIPAA readiness
Experience supporting Delaware C-Corp operations
Exposure to international entity management (EU entities preferred)
Prior work in developer tools, infrastructure, cloud, or data platform companies
Success in This Role Looks Like
Founders are no longer bottlenecks for compliance operations
Enterprise security reviews move faster and close with confidence
Audits are smooth, predictable, and proactive
Finance operations are disciplined and reliable
Procurement confidence increases with large enterprise customers
Internal systems scale without operational chaos
Reporting Structure
You will report directly to the cofounder & COO and work cross-functionally with leadership across:
Finance
Legal
Security
Product & Engineering
Enterprise Sales
Customer Success
This is a strategic role with significant ownership and visibility across the company.
Compensation Structure
We believe in rewarding ownership and outcomes.
Competitive compensation based on experience, ownership, and long-term impact.
In addition to base compensation, exceptional candidates may be considered for equity participation based on long-term alignment, strategic contribution, and leadership within the company.
This role is designed for someone who operates with senior-level ownership and directly contributes to enterprise growth, compliance maturity, and operational scale.
Who Should Not Apply
This role is likely not a fit if:
You are looking for a traditional accounting-only role
Your experience is limited to bookkeeping without compliance ownership
You require highly structured environments and constant direction
You prefer maintenance over building systems from scratch
We are looking for someone that can own this independently.
To Apply
Please share:
Your resume / LinkedIn profile
A short note on your experience owning compliance as well as your motivation
Examples of enterprise compliance or procurement processes you have led
Your experience working with US-based enterprise software companies
Your compensation expectations
Your notice period
We value ownership, judgment, and execution over credentials alone.
