About this role
As one of the top mobility companies in the world, we have been redefining the industry with innovative mobile technologies since 2013, driving us toward becoming a super app. Join us in our mission to combat global injustice.
- We are seeking a strategic Financial Controller to own the close and local regulatory compliance processes for our legal entities in Latin America, with a primary focus on Brazil, Mexico and Peru, and to lead and develop our LATAM accounting team.
- You will provide thought leadership and accounting expertise to support strategic decision-making in local accounting and compliance matters, and you will leverage your deep knowledge of local compliance requirements to support treasury, tax planning and FP&A.
- Note: ONLY CVs in English will be considered.
- Lead and develop the LATAM accounting team (about 5 to 6 people across Mexico, Brazil and Peru): give clear structure and guidance, support learning and growth, and hold the team accountable without micromanaging.
- Perform month-, quarter- and year-end close and financial reporting under U.S. and local GAAP, and ensure compliance with local statutory accounting, tax, cash repatriation and other regulatory requirements.
- Own local statutory audits, tax audits and regulatory changes in each jurisdiction, working closely with tax agents and business process outsourcers (BPOs).
- Own general ledger management, account reconciliations, flux analysis and adherence to internal controls; own entity deliverables for the global audit.
- Lead continuous improvement of the close process, focusing on automation, SOP documentation, scalability and standardization, and reduce the number of days to close.
- Use technology and AI tools to build and scale automated accounting processes.
- Guide the business through the accounting operations and compliance setup of newly opened legal entities, including fiscalization and e-invoicing requirements.
- Identify and resolve operational inefficiencies, accounting issues and regulatory risks with a proactive, data-driven mindset, with a strong understanding of the differences between U.S. GAAP and local GAAP.
- Partner with Treasury, Tax and FP&A to support cash repatriation, tax planning and forecasting.