Overview
Hi there! We are South and our client is looking for an Accounting Manager/ Controller.
Note to Applicants: Eligibility: This position is open to candidates residing in Latin America. Application Language: Please submit your CV in English. Applications submitted in other languages will not be considered. Professional Presentation: We encourage you to showcase your professional experience by including a Loom video in the application form. While this is optional, candidates who provide a video presentation will be given priority.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary accounting lead and controller for 2–3 large, high-growth startup clients.
- Manage and review monthly close processes, including balance sheet and P&L reconciliations (prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, deferred revenue, etc.).
- Oversee core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, inventory, and revenue recognition.
- Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, delivering GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports.
- Partner directly with startup executive teams (CEOs, CFOs, VPs of Finance) to provide insights, recommendations, and proactive financial support.
- Maintain consistent accounting policies and procedures across clients, documenting best practices to ensure scalability and efficiency.
- Manage the day-to-day workflow of your dedicated client teams, reviewing their work and ensuring quality deliverables.
- Collaborate cross-functionally within Furey to continuously improve client processes and enhance service delivery.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or equivalent designation preferred). MBA would be a plus
- 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with exposure to high-growth startups, venture-backed companies, or outsourced accounting (at least 3 years of experience with an accounting firm is required)
- 5+ years experience in a manager position
- Fluency in English (written and verbal) required
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and technical accounting concepts.
- Proven experience leading month-end close and producing accurate financial statements.
- Hands-on expertise with accounting systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar) and strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Excellent organizational, prioritization, and project management skills with the ability to handle multiple clients simultaneously.
- Strong client relationship skills and ability to communicate effectively with startup executives.
- Experience in Inventory and Cost Accounting
Nice to Haves
- Work experience at one of the big four US accounting firms (KPMG, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Deloitte, Ernst & Young)
- Ability to create or improve processes. We’re a fast paced start up and don’t always have lengthy process documentation available.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary in USD
- Unlimited Paid Days Off + 14 paid federal holidays per calendar year
- Time zone & Working hours: Monday to Thursday 9 am - 6 pm, and Friday 9 am - 1 pm EST.
If this opportunity sounds good to you, send us your resume in English!