Controller

At Honeycomb, we're not just building technology , we’re reshaping the future of insurance. 

In 2025, Honeycomb  was ranked by Newsweek as one of “America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces,” and Calcalist named it as a “Top 50 Israel startup.” 

How did we earn these honors?

Honeycomb is a rapidly growing global startup, generously backed by top-tier investors and powered by an exceptional team of thinkers, builders, and problem-solvers. Dual-headquartered in Chicago and Tel Aviv (R&D center), and with 5 offices across the U.S., we are reinventing the commercial real estate insurance industry, an industry long overdue for disruption. Just as importantly, we ensure every employee feels deeply connected to our mission and one another.

With over $55B in insured assets, Honeycomb operates across 18 major states, covering 60% of the U.S. population and increasing its coverage.

If you’re looking for a place where innovation is celebrated, culture actually means something, and smart people challenge you to be better every day -  Honeycomb might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

We are looking for a Controller who will play a key role in managing the financial operations of our Israeli entity while partnering closely with the U.S. Controller.

This role will oversee day-to-day accounting activities, maintain accurate and timely financial reporting, manage Israel-based accounts payable and payroll functions, and support both Israeli and U.S. accounting requirements.

What You'll Do? 

Israel Entity Accounting

• Oversee all ongoing accounting activities for the Israeli entity, ensuring compliance with local accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for the Israeli entity 
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and perform balance sheet reconciliations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax consultants, and other local vendors.
• A critical part of this role will be supporting the implementation of NetSuite for the Israeli entity and helping transition accounting processes in-house.

   

AP, Payroll & Operational Management

• Manage the full accounts payable cycle for the Israeli entity, including vendor onboarding, invoice processing, and payment execution.
• Oversee Israeli payroll operations, ensuring accurate and timely processing and compliance with employment and tax laws.
• Work cross-functionally with HR, operations, and outsourced accounting teams as needed.

Systems & Process Implementation

• Support the rollout and configuration of NetSuite for the Israeli entity.
• Help design and implement scalable accounting processes and internal controls as accounting functions move in-house.
• Identify opportunities to automate and streamline workflows.

U.S. Accounting Support

• Assist the U.S. Controller with monthly close activities, reconciliations, and ad-hoc analysis.
• Participate in cross-entity projects and consolidation efforts.  

Requirements:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and CPA a must
• 4-8 years of progressive accounting experience; Big 4 experience required. Experience in a multinational tech company is a strong plus.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with accounting system implementation- a strong advantage.
• Hands-on experience with AP, payroll, and month-end close processes.
• Excellent Excel skills; familiarity with modern finance tools preferred.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across time zones. 
• The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working in a dynamic, scaling environment across multiple environment.
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.