Connectly - LATAM Controller

• We are looking for a hands-on Controller based in Latin America to own the full accounting and financial operations function. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO. You will be responsible for the accuracy of our books across three geographies (US, Greece, Brazil),manage relationships with outsourced accounting firms, oversee month-end close and consolidations, and supervise a junior FinOps team member. • This is not a back-office role. You will be the single point of accountability for everything backward-looking in finance: if the numbers are right, it is because of you. If they are wrong, it is on you. • Month-End Close & Consolidations • Own the end-to-end month-end close process across all entities (US, Greece, Brazil) • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements under US GAAP • Ensure intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and reconciliations are accurate • Deliver close within established timelines with full documentation • Outsourced Firm Management • Serve as the primary point of contact for three outsourced accounting teams (US, GR,BR) • Set quality standards, review deliverables, and hold firms accountable for accuracy • Assess outsourced firm performance within first 90 days and recommend changes if needed • Manage the transition if firms need to be replaced • Financial Operations Oversight • Supervise the junior FinOps associate (payments, billing, expense review) • Establish and enforce internal controls and approval workflows • Ensure compliance with local regulations across all jurisdictions • Accuracy & Process Improvement • Act as the quality gate for all financial data before it reaches the Head of Finance • Identify and fix recurring accuracy issues in the books • Document and standardize accounting processes across geographies • Support external audit preparation and liaison • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidations • Strong US GAAP knowledge (working experience, not just theoretical) • Experience managing or working closely with outsourced accounting teams • Fluent English (written and verbal). You will interface with US-based firms and leadership • Hands-on mentality. This is a doer role, not a delegator role • Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments • Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel/Google Sheets at an advanced level • Nice-to-Have • CPA or equivalent local certification • Experience in a startup or high-growth environment • Familiarity with Brazilian and/or Greek accounting standards • Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Xero • Portuguese or Spanish fluency (in addition to English)