VP Finance

Description Directeam empowers startups to scale AWS efficiently through our premier FinOps ecosystem. We combine our flagship automated savings engine, Sombrero Savings, with our latest breakthrough: a Real-Time AI FinOps Agent. As a top-tier AI-Native AWS Partner, we don’t just manage costs, we provide a strategic advantage that converts cloud waste into business runway. Our innovation is delivering massive market impact. Our AI-backed service has already been adopted by our client base, delivering an average monthly cost reduction of over 30%. This innovation uniquely positions us as the dominant cloud optimization partner. We are hiring a VP Finance to build and lead a world-class finance function as we scale. This is a high-impact leadership role, owning all financial aspects of the business - from strategic planning to day-to-day execution. You’ll partner closely with the CEO, shape financial processes from the ground up, drive efficiency with AI, and prepare the company for long-term growth and global scale. What You’ll Do: Lead all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Own company-wide cash flow management, P&L, and balance sheet. Drive profitability and efficiency across the business as a core advisor to the CEO and leadership team. Partner with AWS on cost structure, incentives, and FinOps strategy. Oversee bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and regulatory compliance (IL + global). Manage customer billing, AWS usage reconciliation, and collections. Own audit readiness, monthly close, and reporting accuracy. Implement and improve financial systems (ERP, accounting, billing). Lead automation projects for invoicing, reporting, and forecasting, leveraging tools such as Zapier/Make to optimize repetitive processes. Ensure data visibility and consistency reporting across the business. Hire, mentor, and manage a high-performing finance team. Develop FP&A capabilities to support data-driven decision-making. Support GTM, operations, and Engineering teams on finance matters. Requirements Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with relevant academic degrees. 8+ years in senior finance roles, including team leadership in fast-scaling tech, SaaS, or cloud companies (Big 4 background preferred).. Strong track record with financial modeling, budgeting, and strategy. Deep understanding of Israeli tax and global finance practices. Hands-on experience with ERPs (NetSuite, Priority), Excel, and automation tools. Proven track record working with C-level executives and cross-functional teams. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, strategic thinking capabilities, and the ability to execute tasks hands-on effectively. Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Fluent in Hebrew and English - both written and spoken. Familiar with FinOps principles and AWS billing/incentive structures. Why Join Us? Shape a global finance function. Play a key role in building the financial backbone of a company already on the path to global growth. Build from the ground up! This is a rare opportunity to create structure from scratch - owning systems, processes, policies, and financial infrastructure at scale. There is room to grow with us - this is a chance to lead and evolve with the company. High-impact, strategic role, work directly with the CEO and executive team to influence company-wide strategy, growth, and profitability. Drive efficiency and innovation by leveraging AI tools and financial automation platforms. Tackle real complexity, engage with international operations, transfer pricing, and nuanced billing/partner models across regions. Build and lead your team. Manage a Senior Bookkeeper and eventually grow a full finance department under your leadership. Our office is located at Beit Gibor Sport Tower, Ramat Gan, near Tel Aviv Savidor Central railway station.