Assistant Controller

Description

Personetics is shaping the Cognitive Banking era, harnessing AI to help banks anticipate customer needs, provide actionable insights, and deliver intelligent financial guidance. Our platform continuously analyzes and leverages real-time transactional data, enabling banks to proactively support customers in managing their finances and reaching their goals.

As industry leaders — yes, we really are leaders — we partner with the world’s top financial institutions, empowering over 150 million customers monthly across 35 global markets from offices in New York, London, Singapore, São Paulo, and Tel Aviv.

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Assistant Controller who takes ownership and thrives in a busy, hands-on environment. Reporting directly to the Controller, you will run a significant part of our day-to-day accounting operations across the parent company and its subsidiaries. You will also play a key role in the monthly close and serve as a primary contact for our external auditors. We strongly encourage the use of AI, and you will be expected to leverage leading AI tools to improve how we work continuously. The role offers broad exposure across accounting, audit, tax, and revenue in a global SaaS company, with real room to grow your scope.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting under US GAAP.
• Lead key parts of the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close across all entities.
• Own the revenue cycle, from setting up sales orders and billing to revenue recognition under ASC 606, ensuring revenue and deferred revenue are accurately reflected in the books.
• Monitor AR and collections, follow up on open balances, and support AP as needed.
• Handle intercompany transactions and recharges and support transfer pricing documentation.
• Coordinate the annual and local statutory audits, prepare audit schedules, and serve as a primary contact for external auditors and local accountants.
• Ensure tax compliance together with our external advisors, including US sales tax, the Israeli tax adjustment report, and local subsidiary requirements.
• Drive the use of AI and automation across the finance functions, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and replace manual work.
• Support investor reporting, as well as ad hoc analyses and finance projects.
  
  

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – must.
• Internship with Big-4 accounting firm – must.
• 1–3 years of post-internship experience within the high-tech industry or with a Big-4 firm – must.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven ability to meet deadlines, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• High level of English, written and verbal, with strong communication skills.
• Fast learner with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• AI-oriented mindset and a natural curiosity for new technologies.
• Experience using NetSuite - a strong advantage