Astelia - Director of Finance

Description:

About Astelia

Astelia helps security teams dramatically reduce the volume of incidents generated by vulnerability management tools. We do this by building a deep, contextual understanding of our customers’ networks - turning noise into signal and enabling security teams to focus on what truly matters. We’re a small, fast-moving startup with great people who care about impact, craftsmanship, and each other.

About the Role

As the Director of Finance at Astelia, you will lead the company’s Accounting and FP&A domains. This role owns the core financial operations, including monthly and quarterly close, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting. You will serve as a hands-on finance leader and a strategic partner to the executive team, supporting Astelia’s continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Accounting and FP&A domains
• Oversee monthly and quarterly close processes and ensure high-quality financial reporting.
• Lead the annual audit and coordinate Israeli and U.S. tax filings with external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP 
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and scalable financial processes.
• Own global tax matters, including transfer pricing and U.S. sales tax compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning.
• Deliver variance analysis and performance reporting to executive leadership.
• Build financial models to support strategic decisions.
• Monitor key SaaS metrics (ARR, NRR, GRR, Rule of 40, etc.).
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (billing, collections, expenses).
• Drive process improvements and support system scaling initiatives.
• Partner on high-priority finance projects and strategic transactions as needed.

• CPA with 7+ years of experience in Accounting and FP&A
• Prior experience as Senior Controller / Director of Finance or similar senior role
• Experience managing distributed teams
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, reporting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical skills