Us Controller

_Location: Latin America (100% Remote)_
- Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)_
- Compensation: $2,500-$3,800 USD/month (commensurate with experience and skill set)_

**About the Job**

Help build world-class accounting departments for growing US companies. As a Controller, you will oversee accounting operations, lead a team, strengthen GAAP compliance, drive month-end accuracy, and ensure executives receive clean, timely financial data they can trust.

You will supervise accounting staff, improve processes, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a strategic finance partner — bringing clarity, structure, discipline, and insight to leadership teams.

This role blends technical accounting expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and client advisory. Note: Full-time independent contractor role. Exclusive commitment required.

**About the Role**

You will own financial oversight, quality control, and review responsibilities across multiple client engagements while coaching accounting teams and improving reporting workflows.

Expect to lead and elevate accounting delivery — not just “do the books.”

**What You’ll Do**
- Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance_

- Supervise and review month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements

- Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit-ready workpapers

- Research and resolve technical accounting issues; document conclusions

- Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists
- Team Leadership & Coaching_

- Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff

- Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization

- Provide structured performance feedback and development plans

- Support onboarding and serve as a technical resource to the team
- Client Management & Communication_

- Participate in client meetings; present financial results and insights

- Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues

- Translate financials into practical business recommendations

- Strengthen client relationships and support year-round communication
- Operational Excellence_

- Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements

- Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems

- Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery

- Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions
- Strategic Finance Support_

- Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned

- Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations

- Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects)

**What You’ll Bring**

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- 5+ years US accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities

- Hands-on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements

- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; cloud-accounting fluency (QBO/Xero)

- Excellent written and verbal English communication

- Strong problem-solving and documentation discipline

- Ability to work US business hours

- CPA or CMA (or equivalent senior-level experience)

- Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience

- Experience leading distributed teams

- Operates with ownership, humility, and accountability

- Can lead a team while remaining hands-on and detail-oriented

- Knows when to escalate and when to independently solve issues

- Confident presenting financial data and recommendations to executives

- Process-driven, disciplined, and thrives on continuous improvement

- High integrity and a service-first mindset

**Compensation & Perks**

- Monthly pay in USD: $2,500-$3,800 based on experience

- Permanent WFH setup; equipment provided

- 15 PTO days annually + public holidays

- Work with US companies across diverse industries

- Training, learning access, and growth opportunities

**Contract & Exclusivity**

Full-time independent contractor based in Latin America. Exclusive arrangement — no freelance or part-time work permitted.

**How We Work**

- Quality-first, documentation-focused culture

- Secure tools, MFA, and structured workflows

- Daily collaboration via Slack/Zoom/Teams

- Standardized processes, review cycles, and accountability

**Application Process**

- Application & Prescreening

- Skills & Aptitude Assessment

- Profile and Pre-interview Preparation

- Client Interview

- Employment Offer and Onboarding

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