[Hiring] Controller / Accounting Manager @HireLATAM

Role Description

Our Clients are seeking a disciplined, detail-oriented Controller / Accounting Manager to take full ownership of their accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance infrastructure. Reporting directly to U.S.-based business owners, CEOs, or CFOs, this leader will drive month-end and year-end closes, manage cash flow, and oversee accounts payable and receivable (AP/AR). Operating full-time during core U.S. business hours, this professional balances high-level financial strategy and forecasting with hands-on general ledger supervision and software administration.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & US GAAP Accounting Management:
  • Owns the entire month-end and year-end close process, producing accurate balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports in compliance with US GAAP.
  • Establishes and maintains internal accounting controls, standardized charts of accounts, and audit-ready accounting policies across all entities.
  • Oversees bank reconciliations, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and general ledger accuracy across core platforms (QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Xero, or similar).
• Cash Flow Management, Budgeting & Forecasting:
  • Monitors daily cash flow, prepares liquidity projections, and manages working capital to support operational stability and strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborates with corporate leadership to build annual budgets, variance analyses, and dynamic financial models.
  • Coordinates with external CPAs, tax advisors, and auditors to ensure smooth tax preparation, statutory compliance, and audit readiness.
• Operational Leadership & Systems Supervision:
  • Directs and mentors junior bookkeeping, payroll, and AP/AR staff where applicable, enforcing workflow discipline and data integrity.
  • Identifies root causes of reporting discrepancies, streamlining cross-functional handoffs between operational teams and accounting.
  • Advanced utilization of financial modeling spreadsheets (Excel/Google Sheets) to deliver ad-hoc strategic analysis for executive reviews.

Qualifications

• Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of hands-on accounting experience, including at least 1–2 years operating in a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Finance Lead capacity.
  • Solid working knowledge and practical application of US GAAP principles, ideally gained through experience with U.S. companies or international clients.
  • Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, Xero, or comparable ERP systems, alongside expert-level skills in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Advanced written and verbal English skills to report directly to U.S. founders, CFOs, and executive stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field.
  • Full availability to work full-time hours aligned with core U.S. business time zones.
  • Dedicated quiet home office, personal computer, professional headset, and high-speed, reliable internet.
• Preferred Qualifications:
  • CPA (Certified Public Accountant) license or equivalent professional certification.
  • Industry experience in construction, real estate development, private equity/capital, logistics, or professional services.
  • Experience managing small remote accounting teams, bookkeepers, or AP/AR specialists.

Benefits

• Market-competitive pay set per client assignment and paid directly in USD.
• Work directly with growing U.S. leadership teams, founders, and CFOs.
• Build and optimize core financial infrastructure for expanding companies.
• Dedicated full-time engagement executed remotely from Latin America.