Assistant Controller

About the Role

Johnson &Johnson (V-Wave) is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller  to join our Finance team in Caesarea.

This role will play a key part in supporting financial operations, compliance, forecasting, business partnering, and accounting activities across the organization. The successful candidate will collaborate with local and global stakeholders, support strategic decision-making, and help ensure financial accuracy, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Finance Compliance & SOX

• Implement and maintain the Finance SOX program, including annual assessments, documentation, controls, and compliance activities.
• Support SOX 404 audit requirements and ensure adherence to company policies and applicable regulations.
• Review and maintain internal controls, segregation of duties, user access, and process documentation.

Financial Close & Accounting

• Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, tax accruals, and financial reporting activities.
• Review VAT reporting, intercompany transactions, and statutory accounting matters.
• Lead and support ad hoc accounting projects and process improvement initiatives.

Treasury, Banking & Payments

• Manage banking activities and cash flow processes.
• Review and approve cash flow submissions and payment runs for vendors and intercompany transactions.
• Act as the primary liaison between Finance, Accounts Payable, and Shared Services teams.

Audits & Regulatory Reporting

• Support financial audits, tax filings, statutory reporting, and interactions with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Ensure timely submission and review of required regulatory reports.

Forecasting & Business Partnering

• Prepare financial forecasts, budgets, and planning-cycle submissions.
• Perform ongoing Budget vs. Actual (BVA) analyses, profitability reviews, and management reporting.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights and decision-support recommendations.

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Support cost accounting activities, inventory analysis, and standard costing processes.
• Monitor inventory-related accounting and controls to ensure compliance and accuracy.

ERP & Systems Projects

• Support the V-Wave ERP migration and finance-related system implementation activities.
• Ensure finance requirements, controls, reporting, and stakeholder needs are effectively integrated into new systems and processes.

Qualifications

Education

• CPA certification required.
• Bachelor's degree in Economics and Accounting or a related field.

Experience

• 3–4 years of experience as a Senior Financial Analyst or similar finance role.
• At least 3 years of experience with one of the Big 4 accounting firms in Israel.
• Experience in a multinational company or medical device/pharmaceutical environment is an advantage.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent financial and accounting knowledge.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong decision-making and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder-management abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal English skills.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive approach.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP and/or NetSuite experience is an advantage.

Additional Information

• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as required.

Why Join Us?

At V-Wave, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in an innovative medical technology organization. You will work alongside talented professionals, contribute to strategic business decisions, and support initiatives that help improve patient outcomes worldwide.