Controller

Crown; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 180.000 - 240.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading fintech company in São Paulo is seeking a Controller to establish and operate financial and accounting routines. This hands-on role involves coordinating external BPOs, managing treasury operations, and ensuring compliance with financial documentation. Candidates should have approximately six years of experience in audit and tech environments, a relevant bachelor's degree, and fluency in English. This position offers direct mentorship from a seasoned CFO and significant opportunities for growth as the company scales.

Serviços

Direct mentorship from a seasoned CFO

Flexible hours focused on deliverables

Qualificações

• Approximately 6 years of total experience: ideally 3 years in a Big Four audit firm + 3 years in a tech, fintech, or VC-backed company.
• Background working with accounting/financial BPOs or external audit.
• Understanding of basic taxation (payroll, withholding taxes, indirect taxes).

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate external BPOs for finance, accounting, payroll.
• Manage daily and projected cash flow.
• Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle.

Conhecimentos

Hands-on experience in controllership

Strong command of reconciliations

Fluent English

Experience with ERPs

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related fields

CRC certification

Ferramentas

NetSuite

QuickBooks

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Location

Hybrid model, with high in-person interaction

Reporting to

CFO

About Crown

We exist to make money work better — removing friction to integrate the Brazilian Real into the blockchain economy without compromising trust, security, or regulatory compliance.

We created BRLV, a digital asset fully backed 1 : 1 by Brazilian sovereign bonds, designed to serve as the secure settlement layer of the tokenized economy.

We are backed by Paradigm, Framework, Valor, Norte, Coinbase Ventures, Paxos, and Ed Wible (co-founder of Nubank).

Our ambition

R$1 trillion in BRLV in circulation within the next 10 years.

About the Role

As Controller, you will structure and operate Crown's financial and accounting routines in Brazil.

This is a hands‑on role — the first hire in the function — with ownership over :

Key Responsibilities

• Coordination of external BPOs (finance, accounting, payroll)
• Treasury operations
• Accounts payable and core financial routines
• Administrative support

Strategic partnership to the CFO

• BPO Coordination – Main point of contact for accounting, financial, and payroll BPOs.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial statements, monthly close, payroll, taxes, and statutory obligations.
• Review classifications, reconciliations, and documentation.
• Prepare materials for audits and external stakeholders.
• Treasury – Brazil Operation: manage daily and projected cash flow.
• Maintain relationships with banks, custodians, and financial partners.
• Execute investments and redemptions under CFO guidelines.
• Oversee approval limits, controls, and internal policies.
• Accounts Payable – Manage the full AP cycle: invoice review, classification, approval workflow, and payments.
• Oversee reimbursements, advances, expenses, and corporate cards.
• Ensure compliance and proper documentation.
• Administrative Support – Maintain contracts, vendor onboarding, and corporate documentation.
• Act as an operational connector across finance, legal, HR, and operations.
• Strategic Exposure & Support – Work directly with the CFO.
• Support planning, KPIs, management reporting, and special projects.
• Contribute to ERP implementation, automation, and control improvements.

Technical Requirements

• Approximately 6 years of total experience: ideally 3 years in a Big Four audit firm + 3 years in a tech, fintech, or VC‑backed company.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or related fields.
• CRC certification.
• Hands‑on experience in controllership, accounting, finance, or audit.
• Background working with accounting/financial BPOs or external audit.
• Strong command of reconciliations, monthly close, cash flow, and AP cycle.
• Understanding of basic taxation (payroll, withholding taxes, indirect taxes).
• Experience with ERPs such as Omie, NetSuite, QuickBooks, Totvs, or similar.
• Familiarity with digital banks and financial automation tools.
• Fluent English (reading and communication with global partners).

Behavioral Competencies

• Hands‑on profile with strong ownership and attention to detail.
• Highly organized, analytical, and process‑driven.
• Clear communicator across multiple stakeholder groups.
• Proactive in structuring processes and implementing controls.
• Comfortable operating in an early‑stage startup environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience in fintech, payments, or crypto.
• Knowledge of IFRS / CPCs and financial accounting topics.
• Experience building controllership / finance structures from scratch.
• Experience integrating ERP, banking, and internal systems.

Work Model

Hybrid model with significant in-person interaction, especially in the first months.

Flexible hours, focused on deliverables, close cycles, and business deadlines.

Why This Role Is Unique

You will be the first controllership professional at Crown, helping build the finance function from scratch.

Direct mentorship from a CFO with 15+ years of experience, including approximately 10 years in the CFO role.

High exposure, rapid learning curve, and the opportunity to grow into a leadership role as the company scales.

Chance to build the financial backbone of a company operating at the intersection of technology, financial markets, and the tokenized economy.