Director of Finance and Compliance
Oversee financial operations, reporting, tax, compliance, and FP&A with an AI-first approach. Own payment compliance including KYB/KYC and transaction monitoring. Report to CFO and drive board and investor reporting.
Responsibilities
- Oversee external bookkeeping firm managing GL, AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Build AI-generated reporting pipelines for monthly and quarterly financial analysis and annual audits.
- Lead tax compliance for U.S. and Israeli operations.
- Drive AI-driven FP&A including forecasting, scenario modeling, and cash flow management.
- Manage treasury functions including cash flow, AP/AR, expenses, and revenue recognition.
- Own regulatory compliance frameworks and AI-driven monitoring.
- Implement internal controls with continuous audit trails and automated exception reporting.
- Oversee payment compliance operations including KYB/KYC, sanctions screening, and transaction monitoring.
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years at a Big 4 firm plus 4+ years in controller roles, ideally with promotion.
- CPA with Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- Proven ability to automate financial workflows using AI and measure gains.
- Strong FP&A experience building models, forecasts, and board reporting.
- Tech savvy with hands-on implementation of ERP and accounting tools.
- Startup experience in high-growth environments.
Nice to have
- Tax and multi-jurisdiction experience across U.S. and international operations.
- Experience at a Series A through C fintech company.
- Background in B2B payments, billing, or collections.
- Experience supporting a Series B fundraise.