US Controller

Description About Masterschool Masterschool is an applied education research lab on a mission to unlock human potential. We’re building the school of the future: an AI-native institution that’s an order of magnitude more effective than traditional education. This school won’t just solve the Two Sigma Problem and deliver a truly personalized, world-class education—it will make that education accessible to everyone, regardless of background or circumstance. We’re a group of educators, researchers, and engineers building software and models at the edge of what’s possible - with the goal of improving the lives of billions. You can see our work in action here . Role Overview Masterschool is seeking a high-performing US Controller to play a key role in the finance and accounting of the company’s US entities, as the scope and volume of activity continue to grow. This role is part of the global Finance team and carries significant responsibility for ensuring that accounting processes, controls, and reporting scale effectively alongside the expanding US business. The position is based at Masterschool’s headquarters in Tel-Aviv, Israel and involves close, ongoing collaboration with finance stakeholders, and partners in the United States. Key Responsibilities: Own Finance & Accounting activities for Masterschool’s US entities, including building and scaling processes and controls to support growing activity. Own and manage revenue recognition processes in accordance with US GAAP Lead accounts receivable and customer collections for US entities, ensuring timely cash collection and strong financial controls Serve as a key finance partner to US-based teams, internal stakeholders, and external accountants Play a central role in monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US entities Support audits, reviews, and regulatory processes related to US entities Support additional finance and accounting initiatives as needed Requirements Qualifications: CPA (Israeli CPA or US CPA) - required 3+ years of experience in Finance & Accounting Strong understanding of US GAAP, including revenue recognition Excellent English (spoken and written) - required Full professional fluency in Hebrew - required Willingness to work afternoon-to-evening hours during part of the week to support collaboration with US teams Ability to operate effectively and independently in a changing, growth-oriented environment Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks) – an advantage Experience with US Title IV regulations / Title IV accounting - a strong advantage If it feels like the right match on both sides, we move fast. If this sounds like you, we'd love to meet you.