US Assistant Controller

About Masterschool

Masterschool is an applied education research lab on a mission to unlock human potential. We’re building the school of the future: an AI-native institution that’s an order of magnitude more effective than traditional education. This school won’t just solve the Two Sigma Problem and deliver a truly personalized, world-class education—it will make that education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance.

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Role Overview: US Assistant Controller

Masterschool is seeking a high-performing US Assistant Controller to play a key role in the finance and accounting of the company’s US entities, as the scope and volume of activity continue to grow. This role is part of the global Finance team and carries significant responsibility for ensuring that accounting processes, controls, and reporting scale effectively alongside the expanding US business.

The position is based at Masterschool’s headquarters in Tel-Aviv, Israel and involves close, ongoing collaboration with finance stakeholders, and partners in the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own Finance & Accounting activities for Masterschool’s US entities, including building and scaling processes and controls to support growing activity.
• Own and manage revenue recognition processes in accordance with US GAAP
• Lead accounts receivable and customer collections for US entities, ensuring timely cash collection and strong financial controls
• Serve as a key finance partner to US-based teams, internal stakeholders, and external accountants
• Play a central role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US entities
• Support audits, reviews, and regulatory processes related to US entities
• Support additional finance and accounting initiatives as needed

Qualifications:

• CPA (Israeli CPA or US CPA) – required
• 3+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting, with hands-on responsibility for US entities
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, including revenue recognition
• Native-level English (spoken and written) – required
• Full professional fluency in Hebrew – required
• Willingness to adjust working hours to align with US time zones
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail
• Ability to operate effectively and independently in a changing, growth-oriented environment
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) – an advantage
• Experience with US Title IV regulations / Title IV accounting – a strong advantage

If you are passionate about making a tangible difference in people’s lives and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, Masterschool is your platform to excel. Let’s together ensure that every student not only dreams of a great future but also achieves it.