# Controller from Mexico / LatAm

> OnlyExperts · Mexico (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2024-12-27

**Workplace:** remote

## Description

### Job Description: Controller for a SaaS Company

**Location**: Mexico or Latin America (US Time Zone)  
**Employment Type**: Full-time, Remote

**About the Role**:  
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented **Controller** to oversee our accounting operations and drive financial excellence. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional with strong technical expertise in accounting and financial management, specifically within US-based companies, and a background in top-tier public accounting firms.

This role requires a strategic thinker who can maintain accurate financial records, ensure compliance, and contribute to the financial success of our organization.

### **Key Responsibilities**:

-   **Financial Management & Oversight**

-   Manage and oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including general ledger, A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting.
-   Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
-   Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with US GAAP.

-   **Budgeting & Forecasting**

-   Lead the annual budgeting process and provide ongoing forecasting updates.
-   Monitor financial performance, analyze variances, and recommend corrective actions.
-   Support strategic decision-making through accurate financial data and analysis.

-   **Audit & Compliance**

-   Prepare and coordinate audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
-   Ensure adherence to tax laws and assist in the preparation of tax filings.

-   **Team Leadership & Collaboration**

-   Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of growth and accountability.
-   Collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing financial insights to support business initiatives.

### **Qualifications**:

-   **Education & Certification**:

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
-   CPA or equivalent certification (preferred).

-   **Experience**:

-   8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 4 years at a US-based firm.
-   Recent title as an Accounting Manager, Controller, or Director in a US company.
-   5+ years of experience at a top-tier public accounting firm (PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG, Grant Thornton).

-   **Technical Skills**:

-   Expertise in US GAAP and financial reporting standards.
-   Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Microsoft Dynamics).
-   Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

-   **Other Requirements**:

-   Fluent in English with excellent communication skills.
-   Based in Mexico or Latin America and able to work US time zone hours.
-   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

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