We are seeking a Finance Manager, R&D + Accounting (Israel) to join our growing Finance team. Reporting the Sr. Manager of FP&A, this hybrid role will act as the primary finance business partner to our R&D organization while also owning the accounting operations for our Israeli entity. Youll help shape investment strategy across product and engineering, ensure compliance and control on all Israel finance and accounting operations, and support the broader FP&A planning and reporting cycles.
You will:
Own all financial planning and forecasting for R&D, including headcount planning, operational expenses, long-range planning, and budget vs. actuals reporting
Analyze R&D spend, track capitalized vs. expensed development costs, and provide actionable insights to improve ROI
Perform ad-hoc analyses such as AWS tracking, Product Cost Analyses, technology vendor spend etc
Partner with Engineering, AI, Data and People teams to support growth and hiring plans, budgeting, and prioritization
Lead Israel entity accounting operations (managing 1 team member) : monthly close, payroll, vendor payments, VAT/withholding tax filings, and liaise with external auditors and consultants
Collaborate closely with global accounting to ensure timely and accurate reporting under US GAAP and and Israeli tax law
Support grant tracking/reporting and local regulatory financial filings (as applicable)
Identify and drive continuous process improvements across FP&A and accounting workflows
What success looks like:
You are the go-to finance partner for R&D leadership and a trusted liaison between Israel operations and global Finance
You ensure seamless accounting operations for the Israeli entity with timely, accurate, and compliant close processes
You help surface insights that drive better investment decisions in product and engineering
You continuously improve tools, systems, and reporting to support scale.
Requirements: 5+ years of experience in FP&A, accounting, or finance roles with exposure to both planning and operations
Experience supporting R&D or technical teams in a SaaS or technology company
Deep understanding of accounting principles, familiarity with US GAAP and Israeli local standards and tax
Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; CPA (Israel) preferred
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets, and ERP/accounting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Adaptive, etc.)
Comfort using AI tools professionally
Fluency in English and Hebrew (written and verbal).
This position is open to all candidates.