Finance Controller

The Legends Agency; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent infrastructure and utilities group is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance function from South Africa. This remote role involves strategic financial leadership, team management, and compliance oversight. Candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of finance experience, including 3 years in a leadership position, and must be CPA qualified with a strong understanding of US GAAP. The position supports long-term growth and requires effective communication with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' finance experience, with 3+ years in a senior or leadership role.
• CPA qualified with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across all business entities.
• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements.
• Oversee compliance, audits, tax filings, and maintain robust internal controls.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Compliance

Budgeting

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

CPA qualification

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Sage

NetSuite

Job description

Financial Controller

Lead the Financial Strategy for a Major US Utilities Group. Remote role based in South Africa.

Accounting & Finance | R65,000 - R80,000/month | Remote (South Africa) | US Working Hours (PST)

About Our Client

Our client is a well‑established US‑based infrastructure and utilities group operating through several key subsidiaries across pipeline, excavation, and traffic management services. Known for their commitment to innovation, safety, and service delivery, they are seeking a Finance Controller in South Africa to join their remote team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level, working closely with senior leadership while supporting long‑term growth and financial integrity.

The Role: Finance Controller

As the Finance Controller, you will lead the full finance function across all business entities, driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations. You will be a trusted strategic partner to the CFO, responsible for reporting, budgeting, audits, and team leadership. This is a hands‑on leadership role for a commercially astute finance professional ready to make an impact in a fast‑paced, remote working environment aligned to US time zones.

Key Responsibilities

• Minimum 7 years experience in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in a leadership role


• Lead, mentor, and manage a remote accounting team across AP, AR, payroll, and GL functions


• Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually)


• Oversee compliance, audits, tax filings, and maintain robust internal controls


• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning


• Monitor cash flow and capital needs to support business growth


• Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions


• Support M&A, due diligence, and post‑acquisition integration


• Identify financial risks, drive cost‑efficiencies, and improve operational processes

About You

• Minimum 7 years' finance experience, with 3+ years in a senior or leadership role


• CPA qualified (essential), with a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar


• Deep knowledge of US GAAP and regulatory compliance


• Experience with financial planning, analysis, reporting, and team leadership


• Strong ERP experience (e.g., Sage, NetSuite) and advanced Excel proficiency


• Experience in the construction or utilities sector preferred


• Clear communicator who can simplify financial insights for non‑finance stakeholders


• Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to thrive in a remote, deadline‑driven environment


• Comfortable working US PST hours (5pm–2am SA time), Monday – Friday