Ramon Space is at the forefront of building state-of-the-art space-resilient computing infrastructure that empowers the next generation of satellite and space missions.

We are looking for a hands-on Assistant Controller to own the accounting activity. Reporting to the Corporate Controller this role will own the monthly and annual close, multi-entity consolidation in a global fast growing technology company.

The company runs long-term, milestone-based customer programs and operates through a parent company and subsidiaries in several countries. The role works closely with the program managers, operations and external auditors.

Key responsibilities

Close, reporting and consolidation

• Prepare the monthly, quarterly and annual close for the parent and some of the subsidiaries, on a defined close calendar.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements, including intercompany reconciliation and eliminations, FX translation.
• Prepare management reports and variance analyses (actual vs. budget and forecast) for the management.
• Own the general ledger, chart of accounts and balance sheet reconciliations across entities.
• Own the payments and collection, banking operations and procurements operation.

Revenue accounting

• Apply revenue recognition (IFRS 15 / ASC 606) to long-term HW + SW contracts: performance obligations, over-time vs. point-in-time, percentage of completion.
• Track programs costs, contract assets and liabilities, unbilled receivables, deferred revenue and loss provisions, together with program managers.

Inventory, costing and operations

• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, WIP and cost of goods sold for hardware production.

Audit, tax and compliance

• Manage the annual audit; prepare audit schedules and serve as main contact for auditors.
• Support local statutory reporting and tax filings in each jurisdiction, with local service providers.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and intercompany agreements.
• Account for government grants and R&D incentives (e.g., Israel Innovation Authority, EU programs), including reporting to the granting bodies.

Processes, systems and team

• Design and maintain internal controls, policies and procedures (SOX-ready level).
• Drive process improvement and automation in the ERP and reporting tools, including AI tools.
• Supervise and mentor the bookkeepers team and coordinate with subsidiary finance providers.
• Support budgeting, cash-flow forecasting and ad hoc analyses for financing and investor reporting.

Requirements

• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) – required.
• B.A. in Accounting / Economics & Accounting.
• 4+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in a Big 4 audit firm.
• Proven hands-on experience with multi-entity consolidation and intercompany.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, including revenue recognition for long-term contracts (IFRS 15 / ASC 606).
• Experience with inventory and cost accounting.
• Experience working with ERP systems; advanced Excel skills and genuine drive to apply AI and automation.
• Excellent English, written and verbal
• Availability for occasional work across time zones with foreign subsidiaries.
• Hands-on, detail-oriented and highly organized; meets close deadlines.
• Independent, takes ownership and drives processes end to end.
• Strong inter-personal communicator.
• Systems- and automation-minded; continuously improves processes.
• Thrives in a dynamic, growing company.

Advantages

• Experience in project-based or defense / aerospace / space companies.
• Experience with government grants (Israel Innovation Authority, EU Horizon) and their reporting.
• Experience with SOX controls or a pre-IPO / public-company environment.
• Experience with transfer pricing and statutory reporting in the US, UK or Germany.
• Experience managing a small team.
• 2+ years in a corporate finance role in a global technology company, preferably hardware or hardware + software.