Global Controller

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

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the complete monthly closing process for the US parent company and its international subsidiaries located in Uruguay, Argentina, Mexico, and Nepal.

• Execute consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and multi-currency revaluation tasks.

• Create and implement scalable controls throughout the sales-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles.

• Oversee intercompany billing, financing, and cost-allocation processes in accordance with the transfer pricing framework.

• Collaborate with external advisors in various jurisdictions.

• Manage external audits, tax filings, and ensure statutory compliance across all entities.

• Assist in cash flow reporting, foreign exchange exposure, working capital management, and maintaining banking relationships.

• Lead long-term business planning initiatives, annual budgeting processes, and rolling forecasts.

• Supervise and develop the Accounting Manager based in Uruguay.

• Direct third-party accounting partners responsible for statutory, tax, and payroll functions.

• Report directly to the VP of Operations and Finance while collaborating with executive leadership.

• Establish the accounting function for a rapidly growing, multi-entity, multi-country services organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles.

• Recent experience managing the close and consolidation processes for a multi-entity organization.

• Contador Público degree from an accredited university (Universidad de la República or a recognized private university).

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

• Hands-on accounting experience in a professional services or technology consulting environment.

• Experience in consolidating multiple legal entities, including handling intercompany transactions and multi-currency reporting.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Uruguayan local reporting standards, financial reporting, and internal control mechanisms.

• Practical experience with US GAAP reporting and consolidation processes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage external audits and coordinate tax compliance across various entities.

• Experience in supervising accounting staff and directing third-party accounting service providers.

• Proven track record of establishing or significantly enhancing accounting processes.

• Experience with entities in Argentina or Mexico, and a Uruguay subsidiary reporting to a US or foreign parent is preferred.

• Familiarity with transfer pricing documentation and intercompany financing structures is preferred.

• Previous experience leading or supporting an ERP migration is preferred.

• Working knowledge of purchase price allocation and acquisition integration is preferred.

• Experience in building and managing accounting teams across multiple countries is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Opportunity to enhance both technical and interpersonal skills.

• Lead teams in tackling complex and innovative projects.

• Career growth and professional development opportunities available.

• Commitment to professional development and career advancement.

• Work in an innovative environment with cutting-edge data engineering and AI technologies.

• Enjoy a collaborative culture that promotes knowledge sharing.

• Equal opportunity employer dedicated to unbiased hiring practices.