Yoav Bassan
Sunnyvale
Summary
Strategic finance and operations leader with a proven track record in high-growth SaaS and technology companies. Expertise in scaling businesses, optimizing recurring revenue models, and driving financial automation. Adept at fundraising, debt financing, M&A execution, and implementing scalable financial infrastructures. Strong background in ERP/CRM integrations, budgeting, forecasting, and investor relations. Trusted advisor to executives and board members, focused on maximizing profitability and sustainable growth.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Finance & Corporate Controller
Skybox Security Inc.
01.2017 - Current
- Lead a team of seven, overseeing financial planning, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
- Spearheaded a company-wide cost reduction initiative, achieving a 25% decrease in operational expenses
- Led due diligence for fundraising and Tender-Offer events, securing over $300M in capital
- Negotiated and secured $100M+ in debt financing under favorable terms
- Defined and automated key business processes using ERP, Salesforce, Namely, Tableau, and commission systems
- Established and monitored critical SaaS metrics such as ARR, ACV, NDR, Payback Period, and other KPIs to drive strategic decision-making
- Streamlined financial close processes, reducing reporting time by 60% while enhancing accuracy and compliance
Corporate Controller
Alony Marble
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Managed financial reporting under IFRS, overseeing cash flow, compliance, and taxation
- Improved cash flow by renegotiating vendor contracts, achieving $1.8M in annual savings
- Designed and implemented robust internal controls
- Supervised Finance, Legal, and HR teams, leading key hiring and operational strategies
Audit Team Manager (CPA)
Ernst & Young
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Managed audits for public and private companies across diverse industries
- Ensured compliance with IFRS, US-GAAP, and SOX 404 regulations
- Provided strategic financial insights to senior management and stakeholders
Education
B.A. - Economics & Accounting
Ben-Gurion University
Skills
- NetSuite
- Salesforce
- Tableau
- HRIS
- Financial Modeling
- Forecasting
- Commission Systems
- ERP Integration
- Internal controls
- Cost control
- Working capital management
- Audit management
- Cash flow management
- Investment analysis
- Revenue recognition
- Business partnering
- Stakeholder management
- Debt management
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Capital allocation
- Tax planning
- GAAP compliance
- Organizational skills
- Strategic planning
Accomplishments
Winning Employee of the year
Languages
Hebrew
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Director of Finance & Corporate Controller
Skybox Security Inc.
01.2017 - Current
Corporate Controller
Alony Marble
01.2015 - 01.2016
Audit Team Manager (CPA)
Ernst & Young
01.2008 - 01.2013
B.A. - Economics & Accounting
Ben-Gurion University
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