About this role
Role Overview
- Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
- Ensure accurate financial statements under Colombian statutory accounting (local GAAP and regulatory requirements) and IFRS (group reporting).
- Review and approve all key accounting areas: Revenue recognition (T&M, milestone-based, managed services), Accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, Payroll accounting and benefits, Fixed assets and depreciation, Intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
- Deliver monthly management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary in English.
- Ensure full compliance with all Colombian tax and regulatory obligations, including: Income tax, IVA (VAT), ICA, Withholding taxes (retenciones), Payroll taxes and parafiscales.
- Lead weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting for a US$6–8M revenue entity.
- Act as main point of contact for external auditors and maintain continuous audit readiness with strong documentation and reconciliations.
- Partner with Operations and Commercial teams on customer and project profitability, cost management, and financial review of contracts.
- Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of 4–5 members.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Contador Público certification.
- 8–12 years of progressive finance experience in Colombia.
- Proven experience as Finance Controller / Senior Accounting Manager in a services environment.
- Strong hands-on expertise in: o IFRS and Colombian statutory accounting o Local taxation and compliance o Audit and internal controls o Treasury and cash management
- Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
- Experience managing a team of 4–5 finance professionals.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development