CFO/SVP Finance/Controller -

Somewhere; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth business services company is seeking a CFO/SVP Finance/Controller to lead financial strategy. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a CPA certification. You will work remotely and drive growth through strategic financial planning and operational efficiency. Excellent English communication skills are a must, and experience in the US market is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in financial leadership roles.
• US Market experience is required, healthcare experience is a bonus.
• Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced, scaling businesses.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies that drive profitability.
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses to improve cash flow cycles.
• Evaluate and structure financial models for nationwide expansion.

Skills

Excellent English Communication Skills

Strategic thinking

Experience with QuickBooks

Education

CPA/CA certification

Tools

Financial modeling software

Job description

Overview

Position: CFO/SVP Finance/Controller

Work Hours (Client): 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM / 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST

Pay Range: $3000 - $4000 USD/month (varies based on skill set and experience level)

Location of Search: Latin America and South Africa

Work Location: REMOTE

Company/Client Overview: High-Growth Business Services Company Serving Healthcare Facility Customers

We are seeking a dynamic CFO/SVP Finance/Controller to lead the financial strategy of our business. This role reports directly to the CEO and works closely with our investment/advisory partners-seasoned professionals with a proven track record of scaling businesses from regional success stories to nationwide leaders, healthcare and otherwise.

As our financial leader, you will play a critical role in shaping the company\'s trajectory by aligning finance with business strategy. You\'ll go beyond traditional accounting functions to drive data-backed decision-making that accelerates growth, optimizes operational efficiencies, and enhances long-term financial sustainability.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategies that drive profitability and scalability while mitigating risk.
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses to improve cash flow cycles and maximize capital efficiency.
• Evaluate and structure financial models to support nationwide expansion, ensuring sustainable and profitable scaling.
• Assess the economics of potential partnerships, contracts, and acquisitions to drive value creation.
• Implement and enhance financial systems, processes, and controls that support a high-growth, multi-location healthcare business.
• Initiate processes to lead annual audit and budgeting cycles
• Oversee bookkeeping, forecasting, and financial modeling to support decision-making and cash flow optimization.
• Create strategic finance visualizations-including reports and dashboards-to communicate key insights to leadership.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives and improve financial trajectories for long-term growth.
• Lead or support financial system implementations (experience with QuickBooks is a plus).

Minimum Requirements

• Language requirement: Excellent English Communication Skills (accent is fine)
• Education: CPA/CA certification
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience
• Industry: US Market experience required. Healthcare experience is a positive but not a requirement.
• A strategic financial leader with a track record of driving growth and operational efficiency in fast-scaling organizations.
• Experienced in business services, multi-location businesses, or private equity-backed companies; healthcare experience is a positive but not a requirement.
• A hands-on problem solver who thrives in entrepreneurial environments.
• Adept at translating financial data into actionable business insights that drive decision-making.
• Experience with financial system implementations; familiarity with QuickBooks is a must
• Proven ability to adapt in fast-paced, scaling businesses with evolving priorities and structures
• Strong preference for seasoned candidates who have entrepreneurial experience and can bring a hands-on, strategic mindset
• CPA qualification is required