Controller
About this role
Controller
Who we are
At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a trillion-dollar credit gap. Our mission is to unlock SMBs potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America - where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank.
R2 enables platforms in Latin America to embed financial services that SMBs can then leverage (starting with revenue-based financing). We are a tight knit team coming from organizations such as Amazon, Google, Nubank, Capital One, Uber, Mercado Libre, Globant, J.P. Morgan and HSBC. We are backed by world-class investors such as Gradient Ventures (Googles AI-focused fund), COMETA, General Catalyst, Hi Ventures, Y Combinator, Femsa Ventures, Prosus, Endeavor Catalyst, among others.
As Controller, were looking for a leader who will define and implement R2s accounting and tax infrastructure. The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and will lead an accounting team with colleagues based in multiple Latin American countries.
R2 operates remote-first, but we can support an in-office environment in Mexico City, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo or Santiago.
We want to hear from you even if you do not meet all the criteria detailed below.
What youll do
Lead the Controllership functions at R2, including general ledger accounting, tax, AR & AP, and financial control responsibilities
Develop and mentor R2s accounting and tax professionals to build a world-class Controllership function
Drive the monthly close process and timely preparation of full year consolidated financials following IFRS and local GAAP accounting
Develop accounting infrastructure and foundational systems for R2s operating entities located in multiple LatAm countries, including managing our accounting software and working with local tax advisers
Monitor current regulatory trends related to accounting and reporting requirements in LatAm and guide technical accounting decisions
Drive the group wide audit process at consolidated level and at the operating entities, serving as principal point of contact with our external audit partners and leading internal audit.
Collaborate cross functionally with other teams including Sales/BD, Product, Engineering to enable a strong go-to-market sales motion, effective opex management, and reporting.
Partner closely with FP&A, Strategic Finance, Treasury and Capital Markets on day-to-day activities and in producing reports for the R2s management team, the Board, and capital providers
Support cross-functional teams in making capital allocation decisions based on profitability, ROI, and in driving process improvements
Enhance and implement financial systems to ensure uninterrupted service as the company grows
Implement the tax optimization strategy agreed with R2s third-party advisers, including managing our intercompany transactions and transfer pricing operations
Be R2s main point of contact for tax and accounting advice, such as for the launching of new products and features
You may be a good fit if you have
Quantitative Bachelors Degree and CPA/accounting qualification with strong understanding of IFRS
Experience at a Big 4 Accounting Firm or equivalent
At least 8+ years in accounting and 3+ years in coordinating accounting and tax teams
Experience implementing and using financial accounting software including Netsuite ERP
Developed robust accounting processes, systems, policies, documentation, and controls, including using IFRS 15 or ASC 606, and IFRS 9
Have worked in a fintech company, at a bank or lending institution, or software company and enjoy a fast moving, dynamic environment
Desire to lead an accounting team and work alongside data and technology specialists, and talented operating executives
Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills including capability in Microsoft Excel or Google sheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Spanish and English – at R2 we work primarily in English
Location: CDMX, MX, Buenos Aires, Sao Paulo, Santiago or Bogota.
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