Financial Controller

inDrive

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

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRecife • BrazilSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in U.S. GAAP and local statutory accounting, with a strong focus on compliance, financial reporting, and team leadership. Proven ability to drive process improvements and efficiencies through technology and automation in a multicultural environment.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseLocal Regulatory CompliancePeople LeadershipFinancial ReportingProcess Automation

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Hard Skills

Month-End CloseQuarter-End CloseYear-End CloseAccount ReconciliationFlux AnalysisInternal ControlsStatutory AuditsTax AuditsFinancial ReportingIFRS Knowledge

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsPrioritization SkillsClear CommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolsNetSuiteSOP DocumentationBPO CollaborationCash Repatriation

Certifications & Qualifications

Authorized Public Accounting LicenseChartered Accountant

Industry Keywords

Public Company ExperienceSarbanes-Oxley EnvironmentTax PlanningFiscalizationE-Invoicing

Tech Stack

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Flux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and develop the LATAM accounting team of about 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.
Own general ledger management, account reconciliations, flux analysis, internal controls and entity deliverables for the global audit.
Lead continuous improvement of the close process through automation, SOP documentation, scalability and standardization, reducing days to close.
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, focused on timeliness, accuracy, robust documentation of standard operating procedures, adherence to internal controls and cross-functional collaboration.
Must have experience working in a large public company and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment.
A strong IFRS background is welcome as long as U.S. GAAP knowledge is solid.
Proven people leadership and experience building and developing teams.
Deep experience with local regulatory reporting, taxation and compliance matters, including working with BPOs and tax audits.
Ability to learn the requirements of new jurisdictions quickly and take end-to-end ownership.
Proven experience collaborating with treasury, reporting, tax, shared services, HR and FP&A.
Track record of reducing days to close and bringing efficiencies through technology, standardization of processes and talent development.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills; comfortable with ambiguity and working in fast-paced, remote-first, high-productivity and multicultural environments.
Clear communication in English, written and spoken.
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 hands-on experience building automations with AI 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.