Financial Controller (Contract)

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Financial Controller (Contract)
Location: Remote — Colombia
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote

Employment Type: Full-Time Contractor
Industry: Real Estate & Construction
Compensation: $2,000 – $4,000 USD/month
English Proficiency: Advanced English (C1/C2) required
Schedule: Full-Time | U.S. Business Hours
Reports To: CFO
Start Date: Immediate

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Financial Controller to take ownership of accounting operations and financial reporting while helping transition the company's finance function from outsourced accounting to a fully in-house operation.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you'll own the General Ledger (GL), month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and accounting controls, while supervising bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable activities.
This is a high-ownership role for a finance professional who enjoys building structure, improving processes, and delivering accurate financial information to executive leadership. The position begins with a three-month contractor trial period, with the potential for a long-term engagement based on performance and business needs.
Why This Opportunity?

- Take ownership of a company's core accounting operations.

- Work directly with the CFO and executive leadership.

- Lead the transition from outsourced accounting to an internal finance function.

- Build and improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting.

- Work fully remotely from Colombia.

- Potential for a long-term engagement following the initial contractor period.

What You'll Do
Accounting Operations & Month-End Close
- Own and maintain the General Ledger, ensuring accuracy and integrity.

- Maintain the Chart of Accounts and accounting structure.

- Lead monthly close activities, reconciliations, and financial accuracy.

- Support the transition from outsourced accounting to an internal accounting function.

- Establish scalable accounting processes and financial controls.

Financial Reporting & Cash Management
- Prepare accurate monthly financial statements and management reports.

- Review of Profit & Loss statements and performance across business units.

- Perform bank reconciliations and monitor cash flow.

- Provide timely financial information to the CFO and executive leadership.

- Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively.

Accounting Team & Compliance
- Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bookkeeping activities.

- Review invoices, payroll, expense reports, and vendor payments.

- Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and year-end tax reporting activities.

- Ensure accounting practices follow company policies and financial controls.

- Handle sensitive financial information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or similar role.

- Proven experience with full ownership of the General Ledger (GL).

- Strong experience managing month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

- Hands-on experience with QuickBooks.

- Experience supervising accounting, AP/AR, or bookkeeping functions.

- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial controls.

- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

- High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

- Advanced English proficiency (C1/C2) with strong written and verbal communication skills.

- Ability to work independently in a remote environment during U.S. business hours.

Preferred Qualifications
- Experience transitioning an accounting function in-house or improving accounting processes.

- Experience with project accounting software such as BigTime or similar platforms.

- Experience within professional services, construction, architecture, engineering, or design firms.

- Experience in Luxury Architecture, Interior Design, or High-End Residential Design is highly desirable.

- CPA or equivalent accounting certification is a plus.

How Success Is Measured
Success in this role will be measured by your ability to:
- Maintain an accurate, reliable, and well-controlled General Ledger.

- Deliver financial statements and management reporting accurately and on schedule.

- Improve the efficiency and reliability of month-end close.

- Successfully support the transition to an internal accounting function.

- Establish standardized and scalable accounting processes.

- Provide leadership with timely and reliable financial information for decision-making.

Why Join Us?
- Fully remote opportunity.

- Competitive compensation of $2,000 – $4,000 USD/month.

- High-impact role reporting directly to the CFO.

- Significant ownership over accounting operations and process improvement.

- Opportunity to help build an internal finance function.

- Three-month contractor trial period with potential for a long-term engagement.

Important Notes
Please apply only if you meet the core requirements of this position. Priority will be given to candidates who:
- Have independently managed the full General Ledger.

- Have strong QuickBooks and month-end close experience.

- Have supervised accounting or bookkeeping functions.

- Can demonstrate strong financial reporting and reconciliation experience.

- Have experience in architecture, interior design, construction, engineering, professional services, or related industries.

- Can work full-time during U.S. business hours.

- Are available to start immediately.

The engagement begins with a three-month contractor trial period, with the opportunity to transition into a longer-term role based on performance and business needs.
This is a remote/telecommute position.

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