# Controller

> Pavago · Colombia (Remote) · — · Posted 2026-06-22

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** Candidate Sourcing

## Description

### **Controller (Financial Reporting, GAAP/IFRS & Accounting Operations)**

**Job Type:** Full-Time, Remote  
**Working Hours:** U.S. Business Hours

### **About the Role**

We’re hiring an experienced Controller to lead financial operations, accounting oversight, and financial reporting for a growing organization.

This is a high-impact leadership role that combines hands-on accounting management with strategic financial oversight. You’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, supporting executive decision-making, and building scalable accounting processes.

If you have deep expertise in GAAP or IFRS, financial reporting, accounting operations, and team leadership, this role offers significant ownership and visibility.

### **Key Responsibilities**

### **Financial Close & Accounting Operations**

-   Lead month-end and year-end close processes with a target of a 5-business-day close.
-   Review and approve:

-   Journal entries
-   Account reconciliations
-   Payroll entries
-   Depreciation schedules
-   Intercompany transactions

-   Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
-   Maintain organized, audit-ready accounting documentation.

### **Financial Reporting & Analysis**

-   Prepare and review GAAP or IFRS-compliant financial statements.
-   Deliver consolidated reporting packages, including:

-   Profit & Loss (P&L)
-   Balance Sheet
-   Cash Flow Statements

-   Provide variance analysis and executive-level financial insights.
-   Support board, investor, and leadership reporting requirements.
-   Develop reporting dashboards and financial summaries.

### **Internal Controls & Compliance**

-   Design, implement, and maintain effective internal control frameworks.
-   Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulations.
-   Coordinate external audits and prepare PBC (Prepared By Client) schedules.
-   Support tax compliance and regulatory reporting across jurisdictions.
-   Monitor financial governance and risk management processes.

### **Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Support**

-   Partner with FP&A and leadership teams on:

-   Annual budgets
-   Forecasting
-   Financial planning
-   Capital allocation decisions

-   Analyze business performance and identify improvement opportunities.
-   Provide recommendations based on financial trends and variance analysis.

### **Treasury & Cash Management**

-   Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital requirements.
-   Manage cash planning and forecasting activities.
-   Oversee debt compliance and banking relationships.
-   Support credit facility management and treasury operations.

### **Team Leadership & Development**

-   Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
-   Review work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
-   Establish processes, standards, and accountability measures.
-   Build team capabilities as the organization grows.

### **Systems & Process Improvement**

-   Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, and optimization initiatives.
-   Improve financial workflows through automation and process enhancements.
-   Develop scalable SOPs and accounting controls.
-   Drive operational efficiency across accounting functions.

### **Requirements**

### **Required Qualifications**

-   Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
-   7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
-   2+ years of accounting leadership or team management experience.
-   Strong knowledge of:

-   GAAP
-   IFRS
-   Financial reporting standards
-   Internal controls

-   Experience with ERP systems such as:

-   NetSuite
-   SAP
-   Oracle
-   QuickBooks Enterprise

-   Advanced Excel or Google Sheets skills.
-   Strong analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
-   Comfortable working remotely during U.S. business hours.

### **Preferred Qualifications**

-   CPA, ACCA, CMA, or MBA.
-   Previous experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, or Finance Manager.
-   Experience with:

-   ERP implementations
-   Financial system migrations
-   M&A integration projects

-   Industry experience in:

-   SaaS
-   Professional Services
-   Real Estate
-   Technology

-   Familiarity with BI and reporting platforms such as:

-   Power BI
-   Tableau
-   Looker

### **Tools & Technology**

-   NetSuite
-   SAP
-   Oracle
-   QuickBooks Enterprise
-   Microsoft Excel
-   Google Sheets
-   Financial Reporting Platforms
-   Power BI
-   Tableau
-   Looker

### **What Makes You a Great Fit?**

-   Strong accounting and financial leadership capabilities.
-   Exceptional attention to detail and financial accuracy.
-   Strategic thinker with strong business acumen.
-   Ability to balance operational execution with executive-level reporting.
-   Proactive problem-solver with a process improvement mindset.
-   Strong communicator who can translate financial data into actionable insights.
-   Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

### **What Success Looks Like**

-   Month-end close completed within five business days.
-   Accurate and audit-ready financial statements.
-   Strong internal controls with minimal audit findings.
-   Timely regulatory and tax compliance.
-   Reliable financial reporting that supports executive decision-making.
-   Scalable accounting systems and processes.
-   High-performing and well-managed accounting team.

### **Why Join Us?**

-   Lead and own financial operations for a growing organization.
-   Direct impact on executive decision-making and company strategy.
-   Opportunity to improve and scale accounting systems and processes.
-   High-visibility leadership role with significant ownership.
-   Fully remote work environment.
-   Career growth opportunities into:

-   Director of Finance
-   VP of Finance
-   Head of Finance
-   CFO Track Roles

### **Apply Now**

If you’re an experienced Controller who enjoys leading accounting operations, driving financial accuracy, and delivering strategic business insights, we’d love to hear from you.

## Apply

[Apply at Pavago](https://apply.workable.com/pavago/j/6FC597E347/apply)

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