Accounting Manager/ Controller

Overview

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We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Manager to join our growing offshore team. The ideal candidate will oversee the full accounting cycle for multiple high-growth startup clients, manage month-end close and reconciliations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and lead day-to-day client accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition. They will also guide and review the work of client teams, maintain consistent accounting policies, and partner closely with startup executives to provide financial insights and recommendations.

Note to Applicants: Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America. Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered. Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the primary accounting lead and controller for 2–3 large, high-growth startup clients.
- Manage and review monthly close processes, including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations (prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, etc.).
- Oversee core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and revenue recognition.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, delivering GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports.
- Partner directly with startup executive teams (CEOs, CFOs, VPs of Finance) to provide insights, recommendations, and proactive financial support.
- Maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures across clients, documenting best practices to ensure scalability and efficiency.
- Manage the day-to-day workflow of your dedicated client teams, reviewing their work and ensuring quality deliverables.
- Collaborate cross-functionally within Furey to continuously improve client processes and enhance service delivery.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent designation preferred). MBA would be a plus
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth startups, venture-backed companies, or outsourced accounting (at least 3 years of experience with an accounting firm is required)
- 5+ years experience in a manager position
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) required
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
- Proven experience leading month-end close and producing accurate financial statements.
- Hands-on expertise with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
- Strong client relationship skills and ability to communicate effectively with startup executives.
- Experience in Inventory and Cost Accounting

Nice to Haves

- Work experience at one of the big four US accounting firms (KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young)
- Ability to create or improve processes. We’re a fast paced start up and don’t always have lengthy process documentation available.

What We Offer

- Competitive salary in USD
- Unlimited Paid Days Off + 14 paid federal holidays per calendar year
- Time zone & Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am - 6 pm, and Friday 9 am - 1 pm EST.

If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume in English

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