Controller

Description

About Mindspace

Founded in 2014, Mindspace is a leading flexible workspace provider with an expanding footprint in Europe, Israel and the US. Our design-led office spaces and on-demand offerings such as meeting rooms, event spaces and daily offices provide the ideal solution for enterprise companies, startups, small businesses and entrepreneurs adapting to today’s fast-evolving hybrid work environment. Mindspace is considered a lifestyle brand that has been bringing hospitality into the world of work, always putting service and experience first. A profitable operator, Mindspace has over 15.000 members in more than 40 prime locations spread across cities such as San Francisco, New York, Miami, London, Berlin, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Tel Aviv, Warsaw, Bucharest, and more. 

Why you’ll love working at Mindspace? 

Mindspace is a place where employees can thrive and further develop their skill set in an inspiring and nurturing environment: great vibe, employee wellbeing, diverse community, boutique design. You’ll work with some of the best people in the industry, who love what they do. You’ll be part of a global company with deep respect and understanding for the local culture of each of its markets. Our growth is intrinsically connected to that of our employees, and as a Mindspace employee, you’ll be presented with long term career opportunities, globally. 

Who is the ideal Mindspacer?

You’re a team player. You take pride in what you do and have a mindset of “I’m all in” when you do it. You know when to take action and how to take the areas of your responsibility to the next level - excellence is the name of the game. You know how to ‘read the room’ and understand the professional environment you’re in. 

About the position

This full-time position, based in Israel, you will be responsible for leading and managing all end-to-end financial processes across designated markets. As a key member of the finance team, the Controller will serve as a strategic finance business partner, supporting operational and commercial decision-making with strong analytical insight. The role requires ownership of accounting, reporting, and financial controls, ensuring all activities are executed in full compliance with local regulations and company policies. We are looking for a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a hands-on approach, strong business acumen, and the ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment while driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

In general, the Controller is responsible for managing the Finance activities of Mindspace in Israel market, supporting overall business objectives and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage Day to Day Finance Operations Activities:
• Supervise the Invoicing and Collection Processes. Ensure invoicing, revenue recognition and cash collection is done on time and resolve complicated billing/debt collection issues.
• Supervise Account Payable processes, ensure supplier payments/inquiries are promptly executed aligned with Mindspace’s Payment Policy
• Budgeting and Forecasting
• Develop Budgets: Lead the budgeting process for each market, ensuring alignment with overall strategy.
• Prepare financial forecasts and projections as needed
• Variance Analysis: Conduct variance analysis to compare actual performance against budgets, and provide recommendations for improvements.
• Cash Flow Management
• Monitor Cash Flow: Oversee cash flow management to ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs across markets.
• Optimize Working Capital: Implement strategies to optimize working capital and manage accounts receivable and payable effectively.
• Prepare and Review Financial Statements: 
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements for all markets. Including preparation of quarterly Reporting Package and related working paper according to IFRS.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance metrics across different markets to provide actionable insights.
• Engage with Stakeholders: 
• Analyze, report and communicate financial performance, issues, and strategies with Internal and external stakeholders and work closely with other departments to align financial activities with business objectives.
• Act as a Finance Business Partner to your markets providing financial data and insight to utilize data driven decision making
• Compliance and Reporting: 
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards and regulations, in particular compliance with IFRS 16.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Supervise and mentor local bookkeepers, ensuring effective performance and development.
•  Systems and Processes
• Identify and implement process improvements and tools to enhance financial operations and reporting efficiency.

Requirements

Experience & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and CPA from a Big 4 accounting firm, with a minimum of 2 years of experience after internship. Mandatory
• Previous experience being an assistant controller/controller for an International entity. Mandatory
• High level of English and Hebrew - Mandatory
• Experience managing Global Accounting Operations - Advantage
• Experience being a Finance Business Partner - Advantage
• Excellent systems/tools capabilities including Excel, G-Sheet, SAP and FP&A systems (Datarails - advantage)
• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Advanced knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices, laws, standards
• Analytical ability to develop and implement improvements or recommendations

Please submit your application in English