Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Latin America.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete accounts payable operations, which includes vendor payments, employee reimbursements, and payroll processing.

• Supervise the entire accounts receivable cycle, encompassing invoicing, contract management, and collections.

• Maintain precise weekly and monthly reports on cash inflows and outflows, providing necessary commentary.

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities.

• Update and standardize the chart of accounts along with the cost center structure.

• Manage revenue recognition in accordance with IFRS 15, which includes contract review, performance obligation identification, and handling variable consideration.

• Consistently apply IFRS 16 (leases) and IAS 38 (intangible assets and internally developed software), while maintaining supporting schedules and amortization/depreciation methods.

• Design, document, and implement internal controls over financial reporting to ensure audit readiness by the fiscal year 2027.

• Prepare financial reporting packages for leadership and prospective investors.

• Thoroughly document all financial processes as they are developed.

• Identify and remove manual or Excel-based workflows; implement automation wherever feasible.

• Evaluate and support ERP tools and integrations to enhance data integrity.

• Collaborate with outsourced providers during the transition phase to ensure a seamless handover.

• Develop and uphold finance policies (expense, travel, approvals, vendor onboarding) and promote their adoption throughout the organization.

• Enhance overall forecasting and budgeting processes by working closely with other departments.

• Partner with senior management to set and achieve financial objectives.

• Coordinate tax compliance (direct, indirect, and cross-border) in collaboration with external advisors.

• Recruit, train, and supervise the team responsible for controlling operations.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Administration.

• Demonstrated experience (4+ years) in managing treasury operations with a cash-flow-oriented approach.

• Strong accounting knowledge: financial reporting, GAAP compliance (familiar with IFRS 15 and able to discuss it in detail).

• Familiarity with chart of accounts review, cost center structures, and month/quarter/year-end closing processes.

• Previous audit experience (Big 4 or similar) providing a solid accounting foundation and resilience.

• Experience in an early-stage, high-growth, fast-paced startup environment is preferred.

• Experience in managing personnel (ideally) within an early-stage, high-growth, and dynamic startup setting.

• Experience with various ERP systems and automation tools.

• Proficient in MS Office/Excel, Google Suite, Notion, and AI tools (e.g., Claude, Co-pilot, Gemini, etc.).

• Fluent in Portuguese.

• Advanced proficiency in English (capable of interacting with international suppliers).

🏝️ Benefits

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