Senior Controller – Strategic Financial Advisor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil, +5 more countries.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the month-end and year-end closing procedures, ensuring the preparation of accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial statements.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and establishing internal controls.

• Develop and sustain rolling budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models.

• Collaborate directly with the CEO on strategic and operational matters, delivering financial analysis and insightful recommendations.

• Identify financial risks, inefficiencies, and business growth opportunities, and propose effective solutions.

• Question assumptions and decisions if financial data does not align with them.

• Manage compliance, tax filings, and maintain relationships with external accountants, auditors, and financial institutions.

• Create dashboards and reports that reflect margins, cash position, and unit economics.

• Assist in making pricing, vendor, and cost-structure decisions through thorough financial analysis.

• Establish scalable financial processes and systems to support the company's growth.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, with a background at the Controller level or higher.

• A holistic perspective that connects financial data with business strategy.

• A proactive approach to problem-solving: suggest methods to resolve issues.

• The confidence and diplomacy to challenge the CEO or leadership when data supports such actions.

• A robust technical accounting background, including knowledge of GAAP, closing processes, and internal controls.

• Experience in consumer products, CPG, or a comparable product-oriented business is a significant advantage.

• Ability to thrive in a lean, fast-paced environment while managing both details and strategic initiatives.

• CPA and/or MBA is preferred, though equivalent experience may be considered.

• Exceptional communication skills with the capability to simplify financial complexities for non-finance stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.