Controller / Accountant

High Scale Ai; Colombia; Presencial; COP 220.304.755 - 293.739.673; Jornada completa

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Growth Opportunities

Relentless Innovation Culture

Descripción de la vacante

A dynamic advertising agency in Colombia is seeking a Controller / Accountant to manage financial operations and ensure compliance. This role involves overseeing accounting functions, analyzing budgets, and providing financial insights to leadership. Candidates should have 5–8 years of relevant experience and a CPA certification. Join a culture of innovation and growth as we scale rapidly and redefine advertising processes.

Formación

• 5–8 years of experience in accounting, controllership, or finance operations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Create, monitor, and analyze budgets across multiple departments.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations.

Conocimientos

Accounting principles

Financial analysis

Budget management

Compliance knowledge

Educación

CPA or equivalent certification

Descripción del empleo

About High Scale

We’re High Scale — a future-focused, data-obsessed agency redefining video advertising on TV and social media. Imagine Amazon’s operational precision combined with SpaceX’s bold ambition—that’s the DNA behind our company.
Our 120-person creative and operations team produces thousands of social and TV campaigns weekly for top lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and DTC brands. With 50,000 sq. ft. of DTLA studios and a global network of influencers, we’re scaling fast—and we need a Controller / Accountant to ensure our financial engine runs flawlessly as we grow 10x in 2025.

Why This Role Matters

Behind every viral campaign, there’s a financial framework keeping it on track. As Controller / Accountant, you’ll be the guardian of our books, the architect of processes, and the partner to leadership in making strategic, data-driven decisions.
From managing budgets and cash flow to ensuring compliance and financial reporting, you’ll provide the financial clarity that allows High Scale to innovate without risk.

What You’ll Do

1. Manage Accounting Operations

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in compliance with GAAP.
• Prepare month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing reports.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis

• Create, monitor, and analyze budgets across multiple departments and projects.
• Provide actionable insights and financial forecasts to support strategic decision-making
• Track KPIs, profitability, and campaign-level financial performance.

3. Compliance & Audit Readiness

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax regulations
• Prepare for audits and liaise with external accountants as needed.
• Implement internal controls and ensure proper documentation across financial processes.

4. Partner with Leadership

• Provide financial guidance to executives, department heads, and project managers.
• Translate complex financial data into clear insights to inform business strategy.
• Identify opportunities to optimize costs, improve processes, and maximize profitability.

5. Scale Finance Systems

• Streamline accounting workflows, systems, and reporting processes to support rapid growth.
• Recommend and implement finance technology tools to improve efficiency.
• Standardize reporting and dashboards for real-time financial visibility.

Who You Are

1. Experienced Finance Professional

• 5–8 years of experience in accounting, controllership, or finance operations.
• CPA or equivalent certification preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

2. Detail-Oriented & Analytical

• You obsess over accuracy and precision.
• Skilled at analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights.

3. Process-Oriented & Scalable Thinker

• You can design workflows that scale efficiently as the company grows.
• Comfortable implementing new finance systems and automation tools.

4. Collaborative & Strategic

• Strong communication skills; able to explain financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Trusted advisor to leadership with both a big-picture and detail-oriented perspective.

5. Fast-Paced & Adaptable

• Thrive in high-growth, dynamic environments.
• Able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Perks & Benefits

• Growth Opportunities: Be part of building a finance function from the ground up during hypergrowth.
• Relentless Innovation Culture: Work alongside high-performing teams that challenge assumptions and scale at speed.

High Scale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and believe it’s key to building teams that change the world—one breakthrough campaign at a time.