Financial Controller (Contract)

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Financial Controller (Contract)
Location: Remote
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, month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting controls, while supervising bookkeeping, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable activities.
Deep, hands-on QuickBooks experience is essential for this position. We're specifically looking for someone who has used QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop as their primary day-to-day accounting system for at least 2–3 years, including maintaining the General Ledger, performing reconciliations, running monthly close, and generating financial reports directly from the system.
This is a high-ownership role within a small, collaborative team. In addition to accounting responsibilities, you'll interact directly with clients on accounting-related requests, oversee team standards, and be comfortable supporting operational needs when necessary.

Why This Opportunity?

- Take ownership of the 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.

- Have meaningful client-facing and team leadership responsibilities.

- Work fully remotely from Colombia.

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

What You'll Do
Accounting Operations & QuickBooks
- Own and maintain the General Ledger (GL), ensuring accuracy and integrity.

- Use QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop as a primary accounting system for day-to-day financial operations.

- Maintain the Chart of Accounts and accounting structure.

- Lead the monthly close directly within QuickBooks.

- Perform bank and account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

- Generate financial statements and management reports from QuickBooks.

- 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 Profit & Loss statements and performance across business units.

- Monitor cash flow and financial activity.

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

- Identify discrepancies and resolve accounting issues proactively.

Client, Team & Operational Support
- Interface directly with clients regarding accounting-related questions, requests, and financial information.

- Communicate financial matters clearly and professionally to both accounting and non-accounting stakeholders.

- Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and bookkeeping activities.

- Ensure the accounting team consistently follows established standards and procedures.

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

- Support operational and administrative responsibilities outside traditional accounting functions when business needs require it.

- Work collaboratively across functions rather than operating exclusively within the accounting department.

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

- Ensure accounting practices follow company policies and financial controls.

- Handle sensitive finan