Senior Controller AI-First Finance

The Opportunity

We are not a traditional accounting firm. We are pivoting to an AI-first finance model, and we need a Senior Controller AI-First Finance who is as passionate about automation and technology as they are about GAAP compliance and fiscal accuracy.

As we scale, you will be the architectural lead for our financial operations. You will move beyond traditional reporting into the realm of real-time data integrity, leveraging AI to eliminate manual bottlenecks and drive strategic insights. We are looking for a high-energy leader who sees AI as an opportunity to elevate the finance function, not just a tool for efficiency.

What You Will Own

• Full-Cycle Financial Oversight: Direct responsibility for the accuracy of the General Ledger, month-end close, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• AI & Tech Integration: Actively identify and implement AI-driven tools to automate reconciliation, expense management, and predictive forecasting. You will help lead the shift from "backward-looking" reporting to "forward-looking" analytics.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Design and maintain a rigorous control environment that scales with technology. Ensure all automated processes have the necessary human-in-the-loop safeguards.
• Strategic Partnering: Work directly with leadership to translate complex financial data into actionable business strategies. You will manage the transition from fractional or manual systems to a centralized, tech-forward infrastructure.
• Treasury & Cash Management: Oversee cash flow modeling and treasury functions with a focus on maximizing liquidity and operational efficiency.

Who You Are

• The "Agile" Controller: You have 10+ years of experience in senior accounting or controllership roles, yet you maintain the "day one" energy of a tech enthusiast.
• AI-First Mindset: You don't just use Excel; you are exploring LLMs, automated workflows, and API-based data syncing to make your job—and the firm—better.
• High Professional Acumen: You possess an elite "business bedside manner." You communicate clearly, concisely, and confidently with stakeholders and clients.
• Relentless Problem Solver: You are a natural investigator. If the numbers don't match or a process is broken, you find the root cause and build a system so it never happens again.
• Leadership Spirit: You are a "Senior" hire not just in tenure, but in your ability to take ownership, give feedback, and mentor the finance team as we grow.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: University degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA, CA, or equivalent Contador Público certification required).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a Controller or equivalent leadership position.
• Tech Stack: Expert proficiency in QuickBooks Online or NetSuite. Significant experience with fintech automation tools (e.g., Ramp, Bill.com, Airwallex) and a documented interest in AI tools for finance.
• Language: Near-native English fluency (written and verbal).
• Location: Must be based in Mexico or Colombia to ensure real-time collaboration with our US team.

Key skills/competency

• AI Integration
• Financial Oversight
• Automation
• GAAP Compliance
• Strategic Planning
• Internal Controls
• Treasury Management
• Data Integrity
• Leadership
• Problem Solving