Controller

iris Labs transforms user-generated content into actionable field intelligence for government agencies worldwide. Our platform empowers frontline analysts with multi-modal AI tools that extract clarity from chaos enabling rapid insight across fragmented, unstructured media.

We're looking for a Controller to own core financial operations across the group. You'll drive close cycles, partner with auditors, shape internal controls, and help build the financial backbone of a fast-growing defense-tech company -from ERP implementation to US-GAAP compliance. This is a hands-on role with real ownership, not a back-office seat.

What You'll Own

• Drive end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the group

• Partner with external auditors -lead the provision of work papers for quarterly reviews and annual audits

• Own annual tax returns and statutory reporting across global entities

• Analyse financial data and business metrics to surface actionable insights

• Design and document internal controls that scale with the business

• Lead implementation of finance-supporting systems and tools

• Ensure US-GAAP compliance, including adoption of new accounting standards

• Build and execute reconciliation controls to maintain accuracy across the books

• Oversee AP workflows and billing processes, ensuring seamless integration with financial systems

• Verify proper implementation of company policies -expenses, travel, procurement

• Drive continuous improvement in financial processes and systems

• Take on ad-hoc strategic projects as the business evolves

What You'll Bring

• 2+ years of experience in high-tech companies (SaaS preferred) -required

• CPA with Big 4 firm experience -required

• Fluent English, spoken and written -required

• Strong US-GAAP knowledge and hands-on experience

• Advanced ERP skills -NetSuite experience is a plus

• High proficiency in Excel

• Sharp analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

• A bias for results -you deliver high-quality work, on time

• Comfort in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines

• Self-starter mentality -you take ownership and hold yourself to a high bar

• Strong communication skills in both English and Hebrew

• Discretion and professionalism in handling sensitive financial data

• A passion for automation and process improvement -you don't just do the work, you make it better

Why Airis Labs?

• Small team of exceptional people

• Fast execution and real ownership

• Production systems already used by paying customers

• High ownership, healthy work life balance, no hero culture