Assistant Controller

OurCrowd is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their Finance team. This role is focused on core accounting operations, financial data integrity, and supporting the company’s reporting and closing processes.

This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in accounting within the venture capital and alternative investments space. It’s a hands-on role for someone early in their career, offering exposure to core accounting processes alongside financial systems, data flows, and cross-functional collaboration in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days per week in the office. While employees may be based out of either our Jerusalem or Tel Aviv office, the majority of our Finance team is located in Jerusalem. As a result, the onboarding and training period for the first two to three months will primarily take place in Jerusalem to ensure close collaboration and support. Following this initial training period, the role can be based out of our Tel Aviv office, while continuing to follow the hybrid work arrangement.

Requirements:

Certified Public Accountant (CPA / רו"ח) certification required
2+ years of relevant experience (internship experience acceptable) from a Big 4 firm - Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field
Excellent English communication skills
Experience in investment firms (VC, PE, hedge funds) or similar financial environments - preferred
High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy; Ability to manage large volumes of data in a structured and reliable manner
Comfort handling repetitive tasks while maintaining focus and quality
Strong Excel skills (formulas, filtering, lookups, data validation)
Analytical mindset with the ability to think logically about data and processes
Proactive and curious, comfortable asking questions and investigating issues
Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams

Advantage

Hands-on use of AI and automation to streamline financial processes, reporting, or analysis – strong advantage
Familiarity with ERP systems
Exposure to automation tools (Excel macros, SQL, BI tools, AI-based tools)
Interest in financial systems and data workflows

Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations & Close Processes

Support day-to-day accounting activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations
Assist in monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes
Perform bank, balance sheet, and intercompany reconciliations, and investigate discrepancies

Financial Data & Reporting

Maintain accurate financial data across ERP systems and internal databases
Support the preparation of financial reports and internal management reporting
Track and record investment-related transactions and cash flows

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Finance, Operations, and Tech teams to ensure data consistency and integrity
Maintain proper documentation and audit trails across financial processes
Support external audits and provide required documentation

Process Improvement & Systems

Identify gaps, inefficiencies, and opportunities to improve accounting processes
Support automation and optimization initiatives over time
Build a strong understanding of how financial processes translate into system workflows

Interview Process:

Phone interview
Take-home task
In-person interview with VP of Finance (Controller may join this meeting or the following one)
In-person interview with CFO
In-person interview with Director of HR
Reference checks