Global Group Controller

Description

Join Our Finance Team as a Global Group Controller at a TASE Publicly Traded Company.

We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced professional to join our team as Global Group Controller and lead all Accounting, Tax and Financial Reporting operations. In this role, you will directly manage 2 senior managers in Israel and oversee a matrix team of 10 additional employees. In addition, you will work closely with finance teams in Subsidiaries located in America, Europe and Asia. You’ll report directly to the Group’s CFO and will work closely with both corporate and global leaders.

What we’re looking for: We are looking for someone with strong problem-solving skills, who can manage competing priorities across different geographies and tight deadlines and who communicates effectively at all levels of the organization. You should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be capable of leading cross-organizational processes. We value a proactive, detail-oriented professional who performs well under pressure and consistently delivers high-quality results.

Key Responsibilities:

Ownership of all financial activities, including:

• Prepare and file the Group’s Quarterly and Annual Consolidated IFRS Financial Statements with the TASE.
• Prepare the Group’s internal Monthly reporting package, including Budget vs. Actual (BvA) analysis and more.
• Lead tax reporting and compliance in Israel and abroad, including transfer pricing policy implementation and oversight, across the Group.
• Play a key role in the preparation of the Group’s Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budget, and rolling forecasts.
• Lead collaborations with government bodies regarding grants, tax incentives, and financial support programs.
• Oversee receivables (AR) and payables (AP) to ensure healthy cash flow and working capital efficiency.
• Maintain and enhance a strong internal control environment, including documentation and implementation of effective accounting processes and systems to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Working with the company's external auditors and 3rd party experts.
• Provide expert accounting guidance to the company’s leadership in Israel and financial teams in subsidiaries.

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• A minimum of 10 years' experience as a Controller in a global TASE public company, out of which at least 3 years as Group Controller managing managers and large teams.
• Experience as a manager in a BIG 4 firm – an advantage.
• Expertise in: IFRS - a must, US GAAP - an advantage, Financial integration - an advantage.
• Flexibility to work on Au and US time and for international travel.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English. Ability to communicate complex topics clearly.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic work environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Responsive to the needs of the business and able to prioritize multiple tasks and maintain control.
• Experience with Priority and BI systems.