Projects Oriented Manager -Finance

Location: IL-Haifa (IL)

Experience Level: Manager

Description

We are looking for a Project Manager with a CPA background who will be responsible for leading project-based initiatives and managerial assignments across the Finance function. The role combines significant financial reporting responsibilities with broad exposure to cross-functional activities, providing an excellent opportunity to gain diverse business experience and develop toward future leadership positions within the organization.

This position is ideal for agile, high-potential candidates with a long-term perspective who are looking to build a meaningful career path and grow professionally within the company.

Main Tasks:

Initial Position – Acting Manager of the Chartering & Administration Procurement Department

Chartering Payments & Accounts Management

• Oversee chartering-related payments and account balances, ensuring accuracy, timely execution, and proper approvals.
• Monitor vessel owners’ and charterers’ accounts, cash flow forecasts, and key control reports.
• Support financial closing activities and maintain compliance with internal controls and SOX requirements.

HO Suppliers & Administration Payments & Accounts Management

• Manage HO suppliers’ and administration-related payments, ensuring timely processing and accurate accounting.
• Oversee VAT and tax reporting processes, including ongoing controls and regulatory compliance.
• Support quarterly and annual closing activities, provisions management, and SOX compliance.

Equipment Quarterly & Annual Financial Statements Management

• Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual Equipment-related financial reports and balance sheet accounts.
• Analyze variances, manage accruals and provisions, and ensure the accuracy of financial statements.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with SOX and reporting requirements.

Following Position – Potential areas of responsibility:

Following the acting assignment, the role is expected to evolve into a broader Finance leadership position, providing support across multiple Finance units based on business priorities, organizational needs, and strategic initiatives.

Potential areas of responsibility include:

• Leading and supporting cross-functional Finance projects across the Finance functions, according to business needs and workload requirements.
• Financial reporting – Merger-related assignments, financial strategic projects and ad-hoc executive deliverables, as well as supporting interfaces within the Finance functions and with parties in other functions.
• Financial Data / Applications – Supporting reporting, analytics, data governance, and Finance data management initiatives.
• SAP S/4HANA Implementation - Supporting SAP S/4HANA implementation and related Finance systems enhancement projects.
• Participating in Cyber Security and Business Continuity initiatives to strengthen Finance operational resilience and readiness.
• Providing interim leadership and project support to Finance departments experiencing temporary resource constraints, organizational changes, or increased workload.
• Driving special assignments and executive-level projects, while serving as a flexible Finance resource capable of integrating quickly into different functions and contributing where needed most.

Requirements

• CPA (IL), following internship at one of the BIG4 firms. Preference to those with experience in Audit teams handling global / large-scale / publicly traded corporates.
• Up to 2 years of Managerial experience – At the accounting firms, or at a ‘first’ position following the internship (outside the accounting firms).
• Adequate English to maintain frequent written (and sometime verbal) communication.