Financial Controller

Senior Controller / Manager

• Remote (Latin America-based)

• Compensation: $4,000–$5,000 USD/month

• Full-time, contractor

• Tech Stack: QBO, NetSuite, Xero, Ramp, Maxio, Slack, Teams, Airtable

At Near, we connect top talent in Latin America with exciting remote opportunities at U.S.-based companies. Our mission is to create better lives by fostering a remote work culture that transcends borders.

About the Company:

Our client is an online accounting firm serving clients with high-touch financial operations and reporting needs. They work as a global team across multiple countries and build long-term client relationships through strong service, operational rigor, and advisory support.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Controller / Manager to manage a portfolio of clients, oversee financial reporting, and own client relationships end to end. This person will work independently across their client portfolio, lead team interactions as needed, and step in on process improvement, reporting accuracy, and client advisory conversations. This role requires someone who is proactive, polished, emotionally intelligent, and highly effective in client-facing environments.

You Will:

• Manage a portfolio of clients independently

• Own financial reporting and ensure alignment with U.S. GAAP

• Lead client relationships and serve as the main point of contact

• Join client meetings and confidently drive conversations

• Manage and support junior and senior team members within client engagements

• Improve client processes and help implement the right technology stack

• Prepare clients for audits and interact effectively with auditors

• Support conversations around forecasting, budgeting, and cash flow management

• Handle client questions, issues, and escalations with professionalism

• Build trust with clients and grow alongside their accounts

About You:

Your Background:

• Big Four background required, specifically in external audit

• Additional experience in financial analysis in a separate role

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Familiarity with IFRS

• Experience in client-facing accounting or finance roles

• Excellent spoken English with strong communication skills; a slight accent is fine, but clarity is essential

• Comfortable working with American clients and building close professional relationships

• Able to work independently and manage a portfolio with limited oversight

Soft Skills:

• Strong listener who asks thoughtful questions

• High emotional intelligence

• Polished, professional, and personable

• Comfortable with small talk and relationship-building in U.S. business settings

• Calm under pressure and able to handle frustrated clients well

• Strong communicator who presents confidently in meetings

Nice to Have:

• Experience with HubSpot

• Experience with Sage Intacct

• Familiarity with AR and billing tools beyond Maxio

• Interest in growing into CFO-track, finance director, accounting director, or business development paths

Tech Stack:

• Core: QBO, NetSuite, Xero

• Secondary: Ramp, Maxio, Slack, Teams, Airtable

• Plus: HubSpot, Sage Intacct

Compensation & Benefits:

• Compensation: $4,000–$5,000 USD/month

• 2 weeks of PTO

• U.S. holidays preferred

• Bonus: 10% of upsell revenue from client portfolio & Additional capacity-based bonus

• Fully remote contractor role