Payroll Controller jobs in Israel

Buildots is revolutionizing the construction industry by introducing advanced AI and Computer Vision technologies into traditional construction processes. The platform seamlessly transforms construction operations into data-rich, digital environments, saving time and minimizing costs. Our product is already being used on active construction sites in more than fifteen countries, creating tremendous value for our clients and users. Buildots is backed by a world-class investment team comprised of VCs, construction industry leaders, and well-known angel investors.

About the Role

to join our Finance team. In this role, you will take ownership of the overall company’s accounting, revenue, commission programs, tax, and consolidated reporting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency across all entities. You will play a key role in establishing and optimizing financial frameworks, standardizing analytical workpapers, and implementing process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and scalability.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Manage Order to Cash process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Own the company’s commission processes, including calculation, validation, and reporting.
• Manage global tax compliance, including sales tax return reviews and required submissions.
• Provide oversight of financial processes, driving continuous improvement, automation, and control.
• Collaborate closely with the external audit team to ensure accuracy, transparency, and timely completion of audits.
• Work with external tax advisors to ensure proper governance and compliance across entities.
• Oversee accounting operations, monthly and annual close, and consolidated financial reporting.
• Standardize analytical workpapers and implement consistent accounting practices.
• Support management reporting and cross-functional financial analysis.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting - Must; Big 4 background – required.
• 3+ years experience, including as a controller or senior accounting professional in a global company.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP
• Proven experience in revenue recognition (ASC 606) and commission processes.
• Experience in implementing technological or automation solutions to improve financial processes.
• Highly independent, proactive, and self-driven,
• Excellent analytical organizational and communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with the other team members.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of handling multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and NetSuite.
• Fluent English – both written and verbal.

*By submitting your application, you agree that Buildots will process your personal data in accordance with Buildots' Privacy Policy.

Global Cash Management and Liquidity:

• Manage daily cash positioning, monitor bank balances, and manage the company cash transfers process to ensure optimal liquidity across all global bank accounts.
• Review monthly bank accounts reconciliation for all operating accounts, investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and maintain short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts.

Monthly closing process:

• Ensure the accurate reconciliation and closure of cash accounts in the general ledger.
• Manage accruals and analyze their impact on financial reports.

Payment Processing and Clearers:

• Own and manage the end-to-end payment process from execution through to posting, ensuring adherence to internal controls.
• Monitor the transactions from various payment service providers (PSPs) (e.g., Stripe, PayPal, EBANKS) and the bookkeepers' reconciliations.
• Analyze and account for transaction fees, interchange costs, and settlement variances.

Financial Risk Management (Hedging):

• Manage the operational aspects of the company’s FX hedging program , primarily focusing on foreign currency risk exposure arising from collections and disbursements.
• Execute foreign exchange spot and forward transactions with partners.

Virtual Card Programs:

• Serve as the administrator for the company’s virtual credit card (VCC) platforms, managing card issuance, limits, and internal user support.
• Ensure proper control and accounting reconciliation of all virtual card transactions and refunds.
• Develop and implement internal policies and controls related to the usage of VCCs.
• Execute foreign exchange spot and forward transactions with partners.

responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all revenue streams in compliance with relevant accounting standards.

• Completeness and Accuracy: Be responsible for the completeness and accuracy of recorded revenue, performing detailed reconciliations and analysis to ensure all earned revenue is properly captured in the correct period.
• Journal Entries: Prepare and review monthly revenue-related journal entries, including deferred revenue and accrued revenue entries.
• Audit Support: Assist in external and internal audits by preparing supporting documentation and schedules related to revenue, deferred revenue, and accounts receivable.
• Reporting: Prepare periodic revenue analysis reports for management, highlighting key trends and variances.
• Revenue Recognition- Own the end-to-end revenue recognition process.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to the revenue accounting process and related internal controls.

• 3-5 years of experience in the Big Four AND a global Company
• A significant advantage to experience in B2C startups/SAAS Companies
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA qualification
• Internship in one of the big 4 at Hi-Tech department- must
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, and Tax reporting requirements (sales tax and Euro vat - advantage)
• Reliable and able to carry out tasks autonomously and collaboratively
• Excellent English – written and verbal
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

• Manage the end-to-end Israeli payroll process. Ensure timely and accurate payroll delivery, including salary payments, taxes, and other deductions. Coordinate with local payroll providers to ensure compliance with local labor laws and regulations.
• Collect and deliver all necessary global payroll data to local teams, ensuring accurate preparation, then review the final payroll results for compliance and correctness.
• Ensure compliance with all local, and international payroll regulations. Prepare and submit required payroll tax filings and reports. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global payroll laws and regulations, implementing changes as necessary.
• Work with payroll software and systems to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency. Assist in the implementation and optimization of payroll systems and tools. Collaborate with IT and HR teams to troubleshoot and improve payroll system functionality.
• Address payroll-related inquiries from employees in a timely and professional manner, guide employees on payroll policies and procedures, and Support HR and finance teams with payroll-related matters.
• Work closely with HR, Finance, and Legal teams to ensure payroll alignment with company policies and financial objectives. Support audits and ensure readiness for any external or internal payroll reviews.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role within a multinational company – Must .
• Proficiency with Hilan Payroll – Must .
• Deep understanding of Israeli payroll laws and procedures, with the ability to process payroll independently – Must .
• Strong written and oral communication skills with a high proficiency in English – Must .
• Proficient in Excel and Word – Must .
• Experience with multi-currency bookkeeping and accounting systems – Advantage .
• Familiarity with tax compliance, including estimated payments, VAT, Nikuim, and Odfot – Preferred .
• Demonstrates enthusiasm, strong team communication, a proactive work ethic, innovation, and follow-through.
• Proficient in NetSuite – Advantage .

• Prepare and manage the entire payroll process for Israel employees end-to-end, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with relevant regulations
• Collect and update data in the payroll system including employee offboarding, new hires, pension plans, employee benefits
• Monitor and control employee attendance records.
• Handle regulatory Compliance reporting: responsibility for generating all required reports to authorities, including forms 101, 102, 106, 161, and 126
• Act as a point of reference for employee payroll queries, maintaining a high degree of service and confidentiality
• Collaborate with external auditor to ensure compliance during audits related to payroll operations

• Certified payroll accountant (mandatory)
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as a payroll accountant (mandatory)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with fluency in English
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
• High attention to detail, accuracy, organizational ability, and control
• Experience processing payroll with Hilan

• Experience with processing payroll in Workday

• Relocation support is not available for this position.
• Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position

This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.

In this role, you'll take full ownership of the Israeli payroll process and all related transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a smooth experience for our employees. You'll collaborate closely with HR, Finance, and external partners and play a key role in improving and scaling our payroll operations.

What you will do…

• Own and manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process.
• Ensure accurate salary calculations, deductions, and reporting (Income Tax, National Insurance, etc.).
• Provide professional and timely responses to employee payroll inquiries.
• Collect, validate, and process payroll data (attendance, benefits, deductions).
• Maintain compliance with Israeli labor laws, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Collaborate with HR to ensure up-to-date and accurate employee records.
• Prepare reconciliations and payroll-related reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Act as point of contact with tax authorities, pension providers, and auditors.
• Support internal and external audits, as well as ad-hoc financial projects.
• Identify opportunities to optimize payroll processes and implement improvements.

What we expect…

• Certified Payroll Accountant.
• 3+ years of hands-on payroll experience in a high- tech company.
• Proven experience managing payroll for at least 400 employees –must.
• Strong expertise in Hilan and Hashavit –must.
• Experience with NetSuite –strong advantage.
• Advanced Excel skills –must.
• Deep knowledge of Israeli payroll laws, tax regulations, and labor compliance.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and work independently.
• Experience managing timesheet tracking and follow-ups with employees and managers.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).