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LATAM Controller

ControllerControllerOtherRemoteMid LevelTeam 11-50Since 2020H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

129 days ago

Salary

$0

Seniority

Mid Level

Bachelor Degree9 yrs expEnglishERPExcelNetSuiteXero

Job Description

LATAM Controller

Connectly.ai

Are You Ready to Revolutionize Communication and Commerce with Connectly.ai ? At Connectly.ai , we’re transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Our mission is to enable seamless, intelligent conversations through AI-powered messaging. This is a bold, expansive vision that requires a team as dynamic, driven, and inventive as the technology we’re creating. To bring this vision to life, we’re looking for candidates who are passionate about redefining customer engagement and have a deep belief in the power of AI and WhatsApp to create genuine, impactful interactions. We seek individuals who are eager to tackle tough challenges, value continuous growth, and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment. We want teammates who are driven to make a lasting difference, undaunted by complex problems, and motivated to shape the future of conversational commerce. What It Takes to Thrive at Connectly.ai Our culture is ambitious and fast-paced, designed for those who want to work with top-tier professionals and are committed to excellence. If you’re ready to grow beyond what you thought possible, are excited about joining a mission-driven team, and are open to continuous learning, Connectly.ai might be the place for you. Connectly.ai ’s Vision: At Connectly, we’re building the future of conversational commerce in Latin America, starting with WhatsApp. Our 360° AI engagement platform empowers retailers to sell, support, and scale directly inside the app their customers already use every day. We’re a VC-backed Series B startup with a world-class team from Meta, Google, Uber, McKinsey, BCG and other leading companies. We operate as a hybrid organization, with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and distributed teams across Latin America, including Brazil, where many of our AI initiatives are based. If you’re ready to help shape this future with us, we can’t wait to meet you! Job Summary We are looking for a hands-on Controller based in Latin America to own the full accounting and financial operations function. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO. You will be responsible for the accuracy of our books across three geographies (US, Greece, Brazil),manage relationships with outsourced accounting firms, oversee month-end close and consolidations, and supervise a junior FinOps team member. This is not a back-office role. You will be the single point of accountability for everything backward-looking in finance: if the numbers are right, it is because of you. If they are wrong, it is on you. Responsibilities Month-End Close & Consolidations Own the end-to-end month-end close process across all entities (US, Greece, Brazil) Prepare and review consolidated financial statements under US GAAP Ensure intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and reconciliations are accurate Deliver close within established timelines with full documentation Outsourced Firm Management Serve as the primary point of contact for three outsourced accounting teams (US, GR,BR) Set quality standards, review deliverables, and hold firms accountable for accuracy Assess outsourced firm performance within first 90 days and recommend changes if needed Manage the transition if firms need to be replaced Financial Operations Oversight Supervise the junior FinOps associate (payments, billing, expense review) Establish and enforce internal controls and approval workflows Ensure compliance with local regulations across all jurisdictions Accuracy & Process Improvement Act as the quality gate for all financial data before it reaches the Head of Finance Identify and fix recurring accuracy issues in the books Document and standardize accounting processes across geographies Support external audit preparation and liaison Requirements

Job Requirements

  • Must-Have
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidations
  • Strong US GAAP knowledge (working experience, not just theoretical)
  • Experience managing or working closely with outsourced accounting teams
  • Fluent English (written and verbal). You will interface with US-based firms and leadership
  • Hands-on mentality. This is a doer role, not a delegator role
  • Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments
  • Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel/Google Sheets at an advanced level
  • Nice-to-Have
  • CPA or equivalent local certification
  • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment
  • Familiarity with Brazilian and/or Greek accounting standards
  • Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Xero
  • Portuguese or Spanish fluency (in addition to English)
  • Join Us
  • At Connectly, we believe in curiosity, excellence, and a relentless drive to innovate. If you’re passionate about building transformative AI systems and want to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing global company, we’d love to meet
  • you.Connectly
  • is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive global workplace.

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