Financial controller, Israel

Description

About Firebolt: 

Firebolt is at the forefront of data analytics, offering cutting-edge cloud data warehouse solutions. Our innovative technology is designed to handle the most complex data challenges, providing unmatched speed and efficiency. Join us in our mission to revolutionize data analytics and help businesses unlock the full potential of their data.

Role overview: 

We’re looking for a motivated and problem-solving individual to join our talented and impactful finance team. The Financial Controller position offers a great opportunity to gain experience and make an impact within the finance department of our Rocketship. The position will report to the company’s Director of Finance. 

Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly and quarterly global closing and deliver end-to-end reporting packages and consolidated financial statements
• Work directly with the external audit team during Quarterly, year-end, and tax audits to ensure all financial information is properly supported
• Innovate and drive automation initiatives 
• Assist in monitoring business KPIs, uncover actionable insights, and drive impactful results
• Prepare and analyze financial data and internal reports; monitor progress and changes, provide valuable insights 
• Take part in the company’s monthly forecast process and perform monthly actual vs. forecast analysis
• Research technical accounting issues
• Ensure compliance with global tax regulations (VAT, US, and global tax, sales tax, transfer pricing, etc.), including preparation of annual tax returns
• Perform controls over billing, revenue recognition, ESOP amortizations, expenses, etc. 
• Perform controls of the day-to-day bookkeeping operations and reporting packages of the group’s global subsidiaries, and provide guidance as necessary 
• Undertake ad-hoc financial tasks and projects

Requirements

• Big 4 internship
• Experience as a CPA in a high-tech or bio-tech company
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, preferably with an economics degree 
• Strong knowledge and experience in US GAAP
• Experience with month-end/year-end closing process
• Strong computer skills with advanced knowledge of Excel, ability to learn new software quickly
• High proficiency in English
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized, detail-oriented, and mindful of deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Team player
• Knowledge of Netsuite ERP - advantage 
• Experience with AI-driven finance tools for automation, forecasting, and anomaly detection—advantage.