Finance Controller

About Paragon

Paragon is on a mission to transform the world of cyber intelligence. Based in Tel Aviv, our innovative team is made up of top-tier talent who are passionate about making an impact. At Paragon, you’ll find the freedom to think boldly, collaborate with purpose, and grow alongside a team united by a shared mission; striving for excellence, and always looking out for one another.

We are looking for a Finance Controller to join Paragon’s finance team. This role is a key part of the company’s financial operations and reporting function, with broad exposure to core accounting processes, subsidiaries, and cross-functional stakeholders.

The ideal candidate combines strong accounting foundations with a hands-on, execution-oriented mindset, and thrives in a fast-growing, dynamic environment where processes are continuously evolving.

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Controller

• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes, analysis and consolidation
• Prepare annual financial statements and tax reports
• Manage and monitor accounting processes across the company and its subsidiaries
• Oversee MESH-related transactions
• Manage vendor and government payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Manage intercompany transactions and reconciliations
• Handle ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
• Support the bookkeeper in all day-to-day aspects to ensure accuracy of financial records
• Work closely with the external auditors
• Take part in improving and scaling finance processes and controls

Qualifications & Skills for the Finance Controller Role

• CPA from a Big 4 accounting firm
• 3+ years of post-internship experience in hitech companies, preferably fast-growing startups
• Advanced knowledge in ERP Systems - NetSuite is a strong advantage
• Strong knowledge and experience with US-GAAP accounting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent Excel skills
• High level of English - both verbal and writing
• Proven self-initiated problem-solving skills
• Able to work in a fast-growing environment and meet tight deadlines
• Independent, detail oriented, a team player, a great multitasker and be able to think outside of the box

Key skills/competency

• Financial Reporting
• Month-End Close
• US-GAAP
• Consolidation
• Tax Preparation
• NetSuite ERP
• Intercompany Transactions
• Financial Analysis
• Audit Management
• Process Improvement