Head of Finance

Role

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the organization's financial strategy, ensuring full legal, tax, and regulatory compliance across all operating countries. This role safeguards financial health, internal controls, accurate reporting, and the implementation of strong financial policies.

The Head of Finance serves as the strategic partner to the CEO, providing clarity for decision-making while overseeing all financial operations, supplier management, and relationships with banks, auditors, tax specialists, and regulatory entities.

Key Responsibilities

Legal, Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with tax, financial, and labor laws in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
• Oversee local tax filings, including sales/use taxes, withholdings, contributions, regulatory submissions, and informatives.
• Maintain and update financial policies aligned with legal requirements and best practices.
• Manage internal and external audits, ensuring full documentation and transparency.
• Build and maintain a compliance risk matrix and related mitigation plans.
  
  

U.S. Tax Responsibilities (when applicable)

• Supervise federal and state reporting related to withholdings, dividends, and informatives.
• Coordinate all U.S. tax-related activities with external tax specialists.
• Ensure compliance for cross-border financial movements connected to U.S. entities.
  
  

Financial Leadership & Internal Controls

• Lead financial planning, forecasting, and annual budget management.
• Oversee monthly closing, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Ensure accounting procedures comply with regulatory and fiscal guidelines in each country.
• Maintain strong internal controls for expense management, approvals, and financial processes.
• Oversee multi-entity structures, cost allocations, and cross-border financial flow coordination.
  
  

Treasury, Cash Flow & Banking

• Lead cash flow strategy, liquidity management, and fund allocation.
• Supervise bank reconciliations, payments, and treasury operations.
• Maintain relationships with banks in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
• Implement controls that minimize financial risks, duplicate payments, or operational errors.
  

Supplier & Procurement Management

• Lead supplier management strategy, including vetting, negotiations, contract oversight, and renewal cycles.
• Oversee the full Procure-to-Pay cycle: onboarding, purchase orders, terms validation, approvals, and payments.
• Ensure compliance standards are met by local and international suppliers.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs and improve supplier performance.
  
  

Payroll and Workforce Financial Operations

• Oversee payroll processes for Puerto Rico and Colombia, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Validate compliance with labor, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise bonuses, provisions, terminations, and other compensation adjustments.
• Ensure correct cost allocation by employee according to headcount structures.
  
  

Financial Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare financial statements, dashboards, and KPIs for the CEO and leadership team.
• Present forecasts, risks, and strategic opportunities.
• Translate complex financial data into clear recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Maintain historical financial data and audit trails.
  
  

Competencies

• Deep understanding of Puerto Rico and Colombia tax, financial, and labor legislation.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. tax obligations including withholdings, dividends, and informatives.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing multi-country financial operations.
• Analytical and strategic thinking with strong financial judgment.
• Expertise in treasury, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and external stakeholders.
• Advanced Excel proficiency and solid command of financial and banking platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex information.
  
  

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of senior finance, accounting, tax, or treasury experience.
• Experience managing financial operations across multiple countries.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and contract negotiations.
• Strong background in tax compliance, financial policies, and audit processes.
• Familiarity with multi-entity structures and cost allocation models.
• Experience collaborating with banks, auditors, and external tax specialists.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master's is a plus).
• Bilingual English–Spanish proficiency (mandatory).