Financial Controller

Description:

Pango is looking for an experienced Financial Controller to join our Finance team and play a key role in managing the company’s financial operations, reporting, compliance, and business performance.

This is a highly impactful role, combining hands-on financial leadership with strategic business partnership.

• Financial Reporting & Regulatory Compliance – Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for management and the Board; ensure compliance with Israeli accounting standards, tax regulations, and key accounting policies.
• Month-End Close & Budget Control – Own the end-to-end monthly close process, including reconciliations, allocations, budget monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Payroll & Vendor Oversight – Review payroll accuracy and compliance, manage vendor invoice controls, contract compliance, and payment approvals.
• Billing, Clearing & Financial Operations – Oversee billing and clearing reconciliations, fund allocation controls, and financial data accuracy in collaboration with product and development teams.
• Tax, Controls & Process Improvement – Manage relationships with external advisors, support tax reporting, strengthen internal controls, and drive financial process automation.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnership – Partner closely with the CFO, CEO, Board, and cross-functional teams including Product, Legal, Operations, and Finance.
• Finance Team Leadership – Lead and develop the Finance department, including controllers and bookkeeping teams, ensuring operational excellence and professional growth.
• Cash Flow Management – Monitor cash flow, manage forecasts, and provide regular liquidity and cash position updates to management.

•  Licensed CPA (Israel)
• 5+ years of proven experience as Controller in a technology, Fintech, or B2C company
• Full command of Israeli accounting standards, with working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience managing a team of accountants and assistant controllers
•  Advanced Excel – multi-file workbooks, pivot tables, complex formulas
• Proficiency in AI tools for day-to-day work — drafting documents, analyzing data, and automating recurring tasks; an AI-native mindset is required.
• Experience presenting to and working with Boards of Directors and senior management
• Ability to review and verify payroll, vendor contracts, and billing/clearing data