Americas Controller

Americas Controller (US, Brazil, Mexico) Position Overview We are looking for a highly analytical, systems-driven, and collaborative Americas Controller to own the financial operations, compliance, and reporting for our expanding subsidiaries across the US, Brazil, and Mexico. As a key leader within our global finance function, you will serve as the crucial bridge between Regional operations and Global HQ. You will not only ensure a zero-failure compliance environment and a rigorous close process, but you will also champion automation, scale our regional accounting infrastructure, and act as a strategic partner to regional and corporate leadership. Accounting & GAAP Ownership Own and maintain our general ledger in accordance with US GAAP for our Americas Subsidiaries in the US, Brazil and Mexico. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with precision and speed. Manage, mentor, and scale the regional Accounts Payable and Payroll teams, fostering a culture of high performance and operational autonomy. Develop, document, and refine accounting policies and internal controls. Ensure accurate recognition of revenue, capitalization, accruals, and expense classification and supervise Intercompany reconciliations. Assist with special projects as required. liaise and manage external accounting teams and service providers across all three jurisdictions. Tax Compliance & Payroll Manage US federal and state corporate taxes, including quarterly estimates, filings, and planning. Own end-to-end payroll compliance, including payroll taxes, localized filings, expense reimbursements, SOX compliance and working with PEOs/providers. Coordinate with external tax advisors and ensure timely, accurate filings across all jurisdictions. Keep up with regulatory changes and proactively adjust systems, processes and compliance. Financial Reporting & Audit Management Prepare internal reporting, management dashboards, financial packages, and variance analyses. Lead annual financial statements preparation and coordinate external audits and reviews. Support external reporting, investor updates, audit preparation, and due diligence requests. Deliver clean, timely financials that support strategic decision-making, acting as a collaborative partner to align regional financial performance with corporate objectives. Next-Gen Automation: Leverage technology,, and AI implementations to eliminate manual workflows, reduce error risk, and build operational redundancy. Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate across global departments (Legal, HR, Operations) to support cross-border scaling and business efficiency. Process Innovation & Operational Excellence Automate wherever possible - bring creativity and leverage technology to eliminate manual work and reduce error risk. Initiate and lead AI implementation to our financial processes. Collaborate across global departments (Legal, HR, Operations) to support cross-border scaling and business efficiency What We Are Looking For 6+ years of relevant accounting experience, with a strong preference for Big 4 public accounting foundation combined with corporate controller experience Deep expertise in US GAAP and financial statement preparation. Hands-on experience with US tax and payroll. Extreme attention to detail with a passion for getting the numbers exactly right. Ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Advanced experience with modern ERP systems (NetSuite is a major advantage) and a passion for implementing financial automation/AI tools. Strong analytical skills and willingness to dive into the weeds when needed. Comfort with ambiguity and rapidly changing priorities. The estimated annual base salary range for this role is $175,000 – $215,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including education, training, experience, business needs, and work location. In addition to base salary, employees are eligible for either an annual discretionary bonus or a role-based, sales incentive plan. Certain roles may also include equity in the form of RSUs. Full compensation details, including any applicable bonus or incentive plan, will be provided in the hiring process.