Finance Manager - R&D and Controller

Description:

• Own all financial planning and forecasting for R&D, including headcount planning, operational expenses, long-range planning, and budget vs. actuals reporting
• Analyze R&D spend, track capitalized vs. expensed development costs, and provide actionable insights to improve ROI
• Perform ad-hoc analyses such as AWS tracking, Product Cost Analyses, technology vendor spend etc
• Partner with Engineering, AI, Data and People teams to support growth and hiring plans, budgeting, and prioritization
• Lead Israel entity accounting operations (managing 1 team member) : monthly close, payroll, vendor payments, VAT/withholding tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and consultants
• Collaborate closely with global accounting to ensure timely and accurate reporting under US GAAP and and Israeli tax law
• Support grant tracking/reporting and local regulatory financial filings (as applicable)
• Identify and drive continuous process improvements across FP&A and accounting workflows

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or finance roles with exposure to both planning and operations
• Experience supporting R&D or technical teams in a SaaS or technology company
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, familiarity with US GAAP and Israeli local standards and tax
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA (Israel) preferred
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and ERP/accounting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, etc.)
• Comfort using AI tools professionally
• Fluency in English and Hebrew (written and verbal)

Benefits:

• You’ll own strategic FP&A and operational accounting for the Israel entity
• You’ll be able to drive strategic business decisions
• You’ll partner cross-functionally and enable teams to scale responsibly
• You’ll be an important part of helping a company scale as it continues its hyper growth trajectory