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Senior Financial Controller (JB5765)
Job summary
A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Financial Controller. This fully remote position, available to South African applicants, involves managing the finance function for a U.S.-based organization. Candidates should possess a deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and have 5–8 years of relevant finance experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. The role will include overseeing various financial operations, compliance with regulatory standards, and financial analysis to support management decision-making.
Qualifications
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or controller role.
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is highly advantageous.
- Must be capable of working independently in a remote, cross‑border environment.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers.
- Support compliance with U.S. regulatory and reporting standards.
- Provide financial analysis and business insights to senior management.
Skills
Education
Location: Fully Remote for applicants living in South Africa.
Time: Aligned to CST - USA (16:00 - 01:00 SA) with reasonable flexibility.
Salary: R800 - 1 400 000 per annum TCTC.
Employment Type: Permanent via Employer of Record.
The Senior Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in managing and elevating the full finance function for a U.S.-based organisation. This position leads all core financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, cash flow oversight, and internal control strengthening. As the primary custodian of financial accuracy and compliance, the role requires deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, exposure to U.S. regulatory environments, and the ability to produce high‑quality financial outputs that meet American standards.
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations: accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls.
- Coordinate with external auditors and tax preparers.
- Support compliance with U.S. regulatory and reporting standards (SEC, FINRA, etc.).
- Provide financial analysis and business insights to senior management.
- Manage and review vendor contracts and financial implications.
- Recommend and implement system and process improvements for scalability.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; professional qualification (CA(SA), CIMA, CPA, or equivalent) preferred.
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership or controller role.
- Prior experience in the financial services industry is highly advantageous.
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and international financial reporting standards (IFRS).
- Must be capable of working independently in a remote, cross‑border environment.
All backgrounds are welcome, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.