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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.