US Controller – Latin America

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

📋 Description

• Oversee and evaluate month-end closing processes, reconciliations, and financial statements.

• Guarantee accuracy, quality of documentation, and readiness of audit workpapers.

• Implement GAAP in increasingly complex accounting scenarios.

• Investigate and resolve technical accounting challenges; document findings and conclusions.

• Uphold internal controls, workflows, and checklists.

• Educate, mentor, and supervise accounting personnel.

• Assign tasks and oversee timelines, quality, and utilization.

• Offer structured performance evaluations and development plans.

• Assist with onboarding and act as a technical advisor to the team.

• Engage in client meetings; present financial results and insights.

• Manage expectations and communicate proactively regarding deadlines and issues.

• Convert financial data into actionable business recommendations.

• Enhance client relationships and facilitate year-round communication.

• Coordinate workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements.

• Streamline processes, templates, and automation within accounting systems.

• Ensure team productivity and the efficient delivery of services.

• Identify risks, report variances, and suggest corrective actions.

• Develop budgets, monitor cash flow, and create forecasts as assigned.

• Discover opportunities to enhance client finance operations.

• Assist in special projects, including system migrations, audits, and cleanup initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Over 5 years of experience in US Accounting.

• More than 3 years in US Accounting Manager or Director roles.

• Strong understanding of US GAAP with the ability to interpret and apply standards.

• Practical experience in reviewing monthly closures and financial statements.

• Proficiency in advanced Excel/Google Sheets; fluency in cloud accounting (QBO/Xero).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and a disciplined approach to documentation.

• Availability to work during US business hours.

• CPA or CMA certification (or equivalent senior-level experience).

• Experience in construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting.

• Proven experience in leading distributed teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Monthly salary in USD based on experience.

• Permanent work-from-home setup with provided equipment.

• 15 paid time off days annually plus public holidays.

• Opportunity to work with US companies across various industries.

• Access to training, learning resources, and growth opportunities.