Headquarters: Colombia
URL: http://activatetalent.com
Description
About Activate Talent
We scale border-free teams for high-growth U.S. companies, specializing in outsourced staffing across LATAM and the Philippines.
What You’ll Own
- Close-to-Board: Run GAAP monthly closes, multi-entity consolidations, and variance analysis; deliver investor-ready reporting packs on a 5-day timetable.
- Revenue & Margin Integrity: Oversee gross-margin tracking for placement, EOR, and pass-through billings; ensure accurate revenue recognition and direct-labor costing.
- Systems & Controls: Expert in QuickBooks, automate Stripe/HubSpot billing flows, and expert across AP, AR, payroll, and global taxes.
- Strategic Finance: Build 13-week cash-flow forecasts, price-model scenarios, and ad-hoc diligence for M&A or credit facilities; advise founders on capital allocation.
- Team Leadership: Mentor a lean, distributed accounting team; set KPIs, streamline workflows, and foster a “close it once, close it right” culture.
Requirements
- 6+ years as a Controller or Senior Accountant within staffing, recruiting, organizations (multi-currency and high-volume payroll a must).
- Deep command of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition for staffing contracts, and indirect tax compliance across states and international entities.
- Systems athlete: NetSuite (or similar ERP), QuickBooks, Stripe, HubSpot, Excel/Google Sheets; bonus for SQL/Looker chops.
- Proven record standing up internal controls, shortening close cycles, and guiding finance through rapid headcount scale-ups.
- CPA or equivalent strongly preferred; Big-4 grounding a plus.
To apply: https://weworkremotely.com/remote-jobs/activate-talent-senior-financial-controller
