VAST Data is looking for a Global Payroll Controller to join our growing team!

This position is based in Tel-Aviv and is reporting to the Director of Finance Operations.

The Global Payroll Controller will be responsible for leading the Global Payroll operation in Israel and International territories.

This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.

"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market."- Forbes

VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.

Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company’s growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.

A day in the life and how you’ll make an impact:

Work closely with our Director of Finance Operations to leverage operational prowess to Design, implement, and manage a scalable global model for payroll operations and administration.
Ownership of the end-to-end payroll process for Israel and International markets, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness – all also in coordination with outsourcing vendors (PEOs\EORs).
Prepare and support the monthly payroll process, including preparation of the monthly payroll information, approval of the monthly pay slips, reconciliation, preparation and posting of the monthly payroll entry in NetSuite.
Ensure all payments to employees and payroll related institutions are made on time and accurately.
Lead the payroll process and be accountable for all aspects, including but not limited to on-boarding and off-boarding of employees, support and working with pensions insurance providers, leave of absence and vacation balance management, military service claims and any ad-hoc tasks.
Month-end Support - prepare and review the monthly payroll expenses, ensure completeness and accuracy of data and prepare an analytical report.
Ensure payroll compliance with company policy, with local tax legislation and on-time reporting and payments to local Social Security and Tax authorities.
Serving as the main point of contact and Subject Matter Expert for all payroll-related matters and employees’ related inquiries.
Lead complex payroll projects focused on system integrations and implementation.
Maintain the highest level of confidentiality with all payroll and financial data.

Requirements:

What We’re Looking for

Certified Payroll Accountant in Israel – mandatory.
At least 5+ years of relevant experience leading Payroll and related processes in complex, rapidly and hyper-growth Global International Tech Companies.
Experience in processing payroll and working with external payroll providers and HRIS modules and Hashavim.
In-depth knowledge of payroll regulations, tax laws, and labor legislation in Israel.
Experience in working with global payroll providers like Mazars, PEOs and Employee of Record (EOR) Organizations.
In-depth knowledge of personal income tax legislation, labor code and social benefits in global territories.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage and execute multi-tasks and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. Must have the ability to effectively collaborate with all levels/functions throughout the company to deliver timely and high-quality work product.
A problem-solver with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions proactively. Experience with executing automation projects and integrations to streamline the payroll process
Advanced Excel skills.
Team player with good communication and interpersonal skills, service-oriented
Ability to work and solve problems independently and to use experience and critical thinking to identify issues that require escalation.

Bonus Points

Experience working with NetSuite and Hashavim
Proficient in English at a high level (both spoken and written)
Experience at medium-big tech companies (more than 500 employees)