Financial Controller

inDrive

. Lead and develop the LATAM accounting team of approximately 5 to 6 people across Mexico, Brazil and Peru.

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeLima • PeruSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and local statutory accounting, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while leading and developing high-performing accounting teams. Proficient in leveraging technology and automation to enhance accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertisePeople LeadershipLocal Regulatory ComplianceFinancial ReportingAccounting Automation

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseQuarter-End CloseYear-End CloseAccount ReconciliationFlux AnalysisInternal ControlsTax AuditsStatutory AuditsFinancial ReportingProcess Standardization

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAI Automation ToolsBPO Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered AccountantAuthorized Public Accounting License

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-OxleyIFRSCash RepatriationTax PlanningFiscalizationE-InvoicingTech MarketplacesB2B SaaS

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the LATAM accounting team of approximately 5 to 6 people across Mexico, Brazil and Peru.
Perform month-, quarter- and year-end close and financial reporting under U.S. and local GAAP.
Ensure compliance with local statutory accounting, tax, cash repatriation and other regulatory requirements.
Own local statutory audits, tax audits and regulatory changes in each jurisdiction, working with tax agents and BPOs.
Manage the general ledger, account reconciliations, flux analysis and internal controls.
Own entity deliverables for the global audit.
Lead continuous improvement of the close process through automation, SOP documentation, scalability and standardization.
Use technology and AI tools to build and scale automated accounting processes.
Guide accounting operations and compliance setup for newly opened legal entities, including fiscalization and e-invoicing requirements.
Identify and resolve operational inefficiencies, accounting issues and regulatory risks.
Partner with Treasury, Tax and FP&A on cash repatriation, tax planning and forecasting.

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of total work experience owning month-, quarter- and year-end close under local and U.S. GAAP.
Experience working in a large public company.
Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment.
Strong IFRS background is welcome as long as U.S. GAAP knowledge is solid.
Proven people leadership and team development experience.
Deep experience with local regulatory reporting, taxation and compliance matters.
Experience working with BPOs and tax audits.
Ability to learn requirements of new jurisdictions quickly and take end-to-end ownership.
Experience collaborating with treasury, reporting, tax, shared services, HR and FP&A.
Track record of reducing days to close and improving efficiencies through technology, process standardization and talent development.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills; comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced, remote-first, high-productivity and multicultural environments.
Clear written and spoken English communication.
An authorized public accounting license such as Chartered Accountant or local equivalent.
Nice to have: experience in tech marketplaces or apps, B2B SaaS companies, Big 4 background, NetSuite, and AI automation tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Be part of a growing and innovative company with a unique approach to ride-hailing and Fintech solutions.
Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and valued.
Competitive salary as a full-time employee.
Hybrid work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.