Assistant Controller

Job Description

About the company:

Compugen’s extraordinary multidisciplinary team is one of its greatest assets. Our employees, coming from diverse backgrounds and bringing different perspectives, work together in an environment that fosters excellence, creativity, and openness. Collaboration among experts from various disciplines is fundamental to our ability to develop unique predictive drug discovery solutions and to discover and advance novel therapeutic proteins and drug targets against cancer. This integration of expertise continues to be a key driver of our growth and enables us to fulfill our mission and business objectives.

About the role:

Compugen Ltd. is looking for an innovative, results-driven and professional Assistant Controller to join its corporate finance team, providing financial insights, high-quality deliverables and recommendations, reporting to the Senior Controller.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the preparation of quarterly financial statements and the annual audit in compliance with U.S. GAAP, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting
• Participating in monthly closing process, including preparing working papers, calculating accruals, reviewing of reporting packages, and performing analytical procedures
• Manage, perform and review internal controls and SOX and ensure robust controls over financial reporting processes, including ITGC & APC related controls
• Collaborate with external auditors on audits, accounting, and economic matters
• Monitor and review the accuracy of financial data and support the day- to- day department’s goals
• Preparation of statutory reports (tax, CBOS & IIA reports)
• Other ad hoc tasks

Requirements:

• CPA qualification with experience in a Big 4 accounting firm
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Background in the biotech industry and PCAOB - a plus

Professional Attributes

• Out-of-the-box thinker, team player, and willing to work hard as a team
• Bilingual English & Hebrew
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Honesty, integrity, and reliability