QuickBooks Financial Controller

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a QuickBooks Financial Controller based in Brazil.** This is a fully remote, full-time opportunity for an experienced accounting professional ready to take ownership of a company’s financial operations. You will report directly to the CFO and play a central role in strengthening and professionalizing the finance function. The position offers significant responsibility across the General Ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, reporting, cash management, and accounting controls. A key part of the role will be helping transition accounting activities from an external provider to a fully in-house operation. You will also become the internal QuickBooks expert, configuring and optimizing the platform to support business and reporting needs. The role combines hands-on accounting with team oversight, operational support, and collaboration with U.S.-based colleagues and clients. It is an ideal opportunity for an independent, highly detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, remote environment and values meaningful ownership. ### Accountabilities - Take full ownership of the General Ledger, ensuring financial records are accurate, complete, and consistently maintained. - Configure, optimize, and manage QuickBooks to support accounting structures, reporting requirements, and business processes. - Lead or support QuickBooks configuration and implementation initiatives. - Drive the transition of accounting and General Ledger activities from an external accounting provider to an in-house function. - Manage monthly close activities, including reconciliations, account reviews, and timely closing of the books. - Establish and maintain an appropriate Chart of Accounts and consistent accounting classification standards. - Prepare and review financial statements and P&L reports across business divisions. - Oversee bank reconciliations and monitor cash position and related financial information. - Provide accurate and timely financial information to support CFO review and decision-making. - Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable specialists and ensure their work meets established standards. - Review and approve invoices, time reports, client statements, payroll, vendor payments, and expense submissions. - Coordinate payroll tax, sales tax, and 1099-related accounting matters. - Apply accounting policies and procedures established by the CFO accurately and consistently. - Maintain strong financial controls and a consistently high level of accuracy. - Support accounting-related client requests and assist with operational matters when required in a small-team environment. ## Requirements: - Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Senior Accountant, or comparable senior accounting professional with full General Ledger ownership. - Advanced, hands-on professional experience with QuickBooks is essential; basic familiarity or occasional use is not sufficient. - Strong experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop. - Demonstrated experience configuring QuickBooks and/or leading or supporting a QuickBooks implementation. - Solid knowledge of General Ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close processes. - Experience preparing financial statements, P&L reports, and other management-level financial information. - Strong understanding of Chart of Accounts structures, accounting classifications, and financial controls. - Experience overseeing or working closely with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions. - Exceptional attention to detail and a strong track record of maintaining low error rates. - Ability to work independently, prioritize effectively, and operate with minimal supervision. - Strong ability to execute accounting policies and procedures with precision and consistency. - Comfortable taking on operational responsibilities beyond traditional accounting when business needs require it. - C1/C2-level English proficiency, both written and spoken, with confidence communicating with U.S.-based colleagues and clients. - Availability to work with the required overlap during U.S. business hours. - Experience transitioning an accounting function from an external provider to an in-house team is highly valued. - Experience with BigTime or similar project accounting software is a plus. - Background in professional services, interior design, architecture, construction, or other project-based environments is advantageous. - Previous experience supervising accounting or bookkeeping professionals is preferred. - As part of the application, candidates should be prepared to submit a short video in English introducing themselves and summarizing their accounting background, followed by a 30-second to 1-minute overview of their professional QuickBooks experience, including versions used, responsibilities, and any configuration or implementation experience. ## Benefits: - **$2,000–$4,000 USD per month**, depending on experience and location. - **Fully remote** work arrangement. - **Full-time contractor** opportunity with long-term potential. - Direct exposure to the CFO and senior leadership. - Significant ownership and autonomy over the accounting function. - Opportunity to lead an important transition from outsourced to in-house accounting operations. - Opportunity to become the organization’s internal QuickBooks expert. - A high-impact role combining accounting leadership, process improvement, and operational responsibility. - Flexible remote environment with required overlap during U.S. business hours. - Short initial trial period designed to ensure a strong mutual fit.