Corporate Controller

Development Corporation for Israel/Israel Bonds is an international organization offering securities issued by the State of Israel. Since the first bond was sold in 1951, Israel Bonds has secured more than $57 billion in bonds sales globally supporting the development of every aspect of Israel's economy.

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for supervising all aspects of the company’s internal accounting system. This position also oversees all independent fiscal audits and manages the Accounting Department staff.

Benefits of Israel Bonds:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off plus most Federal and Jewish holidays.
• 401k with up to a 3% match and a 4% non-elective contribution.
• Access to Flexible Spending.
• Account for health and dependent care expenses.
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations where feasible may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Areas not familiar with – CFO will train you.

• Manage all aspects of the internal accounting system including A/P and General Ledger (including Fixed Assets) in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage Accounting group staff including, without limitation, making hiring and firing recommendations and performance evaluations
• Establish, monitor and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee all independent fiscal audits and provide information to external auditors
• Prepare budgets; establish schedules; and collect, analyze and consolidate financial data
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual closing figures, departmental budgets, internal auditing of expenses and balance sheet accounts
• Prepare monthly expenditure reporting to all departments
• Assist in ensuring compliance with all federal, state, local and company regulations, policies and laws; enforce adherence to requirements by employees as needed and advise management on necessary action
• Maintain the chart of accounts and ensure consistent and appropriate usage
• Manage the preparation and submission of all taxes
• Oversee and review payroll for Company
• Develop and maintain department budget
• Collect, interpret and report financial information to internal and external stakeholders
• Provide support to CFO on special projects/reports, including setting of bond rates, preparation of business plans, and financial forecasting

OTHER DUTIES

Such other duties as directed by the CFO as he/she deems appropriate and necessary to meet the needs of the Accounting Department.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Licensing Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting, CPA; and FINRA Series 27 a plus
• Skill and knowledge as would be acquired in 7-10 years of progressively responsible accounting department management
• Significant G/L accounting experience, including A/P, and period close activities
• Experience with budget preparation and reporting
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; accounting system software (GP Dynamics); and payroll software (ADP)

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, telephones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

This is a sedentary role; however, this position requires constant communication and the ability to exchange accurate information, the ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, lift files, open filing cabinets and bend, or stand, as necessary.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position. Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., 35 hours per week. Work extended/evening hours when needed.

TRAVEL

Travel is not expected for this position.

SECURITY CLEARANCE

Must successfully pass background check, and fingerprinting (if applicable )