Accounting Director

Description At Cognyte, we create investigative analytics software that helps customers accelerate investigations and detect and respond to security threats, including terror, crime, fraud, cyber threats and crypto crime. We are looking for an experienced Director of Finance to lead our Finance operations and accounting for Israel region.

This is a key leadership position within the Global Accounting organization, responsible for ensuring strong financial governance, accurate and timely reporting, effective internal controls, and efficient day-to-day finance operations. The Director of Finance will work closely with Global Accounting, Business Finance and other functions across the organization, while continuously improving processes, strengthening controls and leveraging technology and automation to increase accuracy, visibility and efficiency.

As a Cognyter, you will: Lead Finance operating and accounting teams, providing clear direction, professional leadership and development to the team while fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement. Own the Israeli accounting function and ensure timely, accurate and compliant financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and applicable Israeli statutory requirements.

Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes for the Israeli entities, ensuring quality, accuracy and adherence to corporate reporting timelines. Maintain a strong internal control environment, including SOX and internal controls over financial reporting, and continuously identify opportunities to strengthen and simplify controls.

Oversee key finance operations and ensure effective financial processes, controls and governance across areas under the Israel Finance organization. Lead the Israeli statutory reporting and audit processes and coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, legal counsel and other professional advisors. Partner closely with Global Accounting, Business Finance, Tax, Treasury, Legal and other stakeholders on business and finance matters.

Support budgeting and forecasting processes by providing accurate accounting, operational and financial information and working closely with Business Finance. Identify and lead opportunities to standardize, simplify and automate finance processes, improving efficiency and reducing manual work while maintaining appropriate controls.

Drive initiatives to improve the speed and quality of the financial close, including improved processes, systems, reconciliations and reporting. Lead and support cross-functional and global Finance projects, including implementation and optimization of financial systems, tools and processes. Develop the capabilities of the Finance team through coaching, knowledge sharing, succession planning and professional development.

Requirements

8+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant experience in a public-company or multinational environment and experience in a Controller, Finance Director or similar leadership role. CPA qualification and a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, Israeli statutory accounting requirements and financial reporting.

Strong experience with SOX compliance and internal controls over financial reporting. Experience managing accounting close, statutory reporting and external audits. Demonstrated leadership experience, including the ability to lead, develop and motivate finance professionals. Strong business partnering and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior stakeholders across functions and geographies.

Strong understanding of financial systems and ERP environments, with demonstrated experience improving or implementing finance processes and systems.