About this role
Location: Latin America (100% Remote)
Employment Type: Full-time Independent Contractor (exclusive commitment)
About the Job
Help build world-class accounting departments for growing US companies. As a Controller, you will oversee accounting operations, lead a team, strengthen GAAP compliance, drive month-end accuracy, and ensure executives receive clean, timely financial data they can trust.
You will supervise accounting staff, improve processes, resolve complex accounting issues, and serve as a strategic finance partner — bringing clarity, structure, discipline, and insight to leadership teams.
This role blends technical accounting expertise, people leadership, process improvement, and client advisory. Note: Full-time independent contractor role. Exclusive commitment required.
About the Role
You will own financial oversight, quality control, and review responsibilities across multiple client engagements while coaching accounting teams and improving reporting workflows.
Expect to lead and elevate accounting delivery — not just “do the books.”
What You’ll Do
Financial Reporting & GAAP Compliance
Supervise and review month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statements
Ensure accuracy, documentation quality, and audit-ready workpapers
Apply GAAP to increasingly complex accounting areas
Research and resolve technical accounting issues; document conclusions
Maintain internal controls, workflows, and checklists
Team Leadership & Coaching
Train, mentor, and oversee accounting staff
Delegate work and monitor timelines, quality, and utilization
Provide structured performance feedback and development plans
Support onboarding and serve as a technical resource to the team
Client Management & Communication
Participate in client meetings; present financial results and insights
Manage expectations and communicate proactively on deadlines and issues
Translate financials into practical business recommendations
Strengthen client relationships and support year-round communication
Operational Excellence
Manage workflow, schedules, and deadlines across multiple engagements
Improve processes, templates, and automation in accounting systems
Ensure team productivity and efficient delivery
Identify risks, report on variances, and recommend corrective actions
Strategic Finance Support
Develop budgets, cash flow oversight, and forecasts as assigned
Identify opportunities to strengthen client finance operations
Assist in special projects (system migrations, audits, cleanup projects)
What You’ll Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years US accounting experience with supervisory responsibilities
Strong US GAAP understanding and ability to interpret and apply standards
Hands-on experience reviewing monthly close and financial statements
Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; cloud-accounting fluency (QBO/Xero)
Excellent written and verbal English communication
Strong problem-solving and documentation discipline
Ability to work US business hours
CPA or CMA (or equivalent senior-level experience)
Construction, nonprofit, government contracting, or project accounting experience
Experience leading distributed teams
The Ideal Candidate
Operates with ownership, humility, and accountability
Can lead a team while remaining hands-on and detail-oriented
Knows when to escalate and when to independently solve issues
Confident presenting financial data and recommendations to executives
Process-driven, disciplined, and thrives on continuous improvement
High integrity and a service-first mindset
Compensation & Perks
Monthly pay in USD based on experience
Permanent WFH setup; equipment provided
15 PTO days annually + public holidays
Work with US companies across diverse industries
Training, learning access, and growth opportunities
Contract & Exclusivity
Full-time independent contractor based in Latin America. Exclusive arrangement — no freelance or part-time work permitted.
How We Work
Quality-first, documentation-focused culture
Secure tools, MFA, and structured workflows
Daily collaboration via Slack/Zoom/Teams
Standardized processes, review cycles, and accountability
Application Process
Application & Prescreening
Skills & Aptitude Assessment
Profile and Pre-interview Preparation
Client Interview
Employment Offer and Onboarding
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Other facts
About Cloud Accountant Staffing
We are building global careers for accounting professionals across the Philippines, South Africa, and Central/South America.
At CAS, we connect skilled accountants and bookkeepers with leading U.S. firms. Our mission is simple: give you the opportunity to grow your career, earn competitively, and work with teams that value your expertise.
We’re not about call centers or short-term contracts. We’re about long-term careers with firms that invest in you.
What we offer our team:
Full-time, dedicated roles with U.S.-based accounting firms
Remote-first opportunities with reliable support
Career growth, training, and exposure to global best practices
A people-first culture that values work-life balance and retention
Why join CAS?
Competitive compensation and benefits
Stability through long-term client placements
U.S. leadership that understands accounting (we’ve run firms ourselves)
A supportive community of professionals growing together across continents
At CAS, we believe top accounting talent deserves global opportunities without leaving home. We’re here to make that happen.
Ready to take your accounting career worldwide? Join CAS and build a future you’re proud of.
What you'll do
- The Controller will oversee accounting operations, lead a team, and ensure GAAP compliance while providing timely financial data to executives. This role involves supervising accounting staff, improving processes, and serving as a strategic finance partner.
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