Junior Financial Controller
Braintrust
Accounting & Finance
South America
Posted on Jan 12, 2025
Job Description
Are you a meticulous, detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers, strategy, and proactive problem-solving? Do you have the drive to support a dynamic finance team while working closely with the Head of Finance/CFO to make a significant impact?
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about opportunities to grow within a global organization, this role is for you!
๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฌ
Tax Goddess (https://TaxGoddess.com) is a vibrant and innovative CPA firm that has been delivering exceptional financial solutions for over 20 years. We are ranked among the Top 1% of Tax Strategists in the USA and operate as a 100% digital firm. Our team is global, collaborative, and committed to excellence, embracing diversity, innovation, and growth every step of the way.
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The Junior Financial Controller will report directly to the Head of Finance and play a critical role in managing financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining operational excellence within the Finance department. This role is ideal for a finance professional with 5-10 years of experience who is ready to step up and contribute to strategic initiatives while overseeing day-to-day operations.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ:
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
Conduct regular analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Oversee daily cash flow management and ensure funding aligns with operational needs.
๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ:
Prepare and present financial reports, including project status updates, team performance metrics, and budget analysis.
Collaborate with department heads to track and improve financial KPIs, such as billable percentages, project budgets, and payroll reporting.
Support the CFO in strategic planning with actionable insights backed by accurate data.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐:
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes as needed.
๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐:
Manage and maintain financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
Streamline financial workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with broader business objectives.
๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ:
Work closely with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure smooth communication and execution of projects.
Act as a bridge between the CFO and the Finance team, relaying critical information and decisions.
Mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Bachelorโs degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Masterโs preferred).
5-10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ:
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Proficiency in financial reporting tools and software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Excel, ERP systems).
Advanced knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a fast-paced, multi-national organization.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are a plus.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ :
Internet Speed: At least 10mbps
CPU: Core i5 (8th generation minimum) or i7 (8th generation minimum)RAM: Minimum of 16GB
Storage: Minimum 256GB SSD or 500GB HDD
Operating System: Genuine Windows 11 Home. Company will assist with Pro which will be required for onboarding.
Audio: A good quality headset preferably equipped with noise cancellation
Video: A laptop/pc with a webcam or a good-quality webcam
To ensure the security of our firm, we can only consider candidates who have a Windows operating machine. Having Windows Pro would be a significant advantage. If you are a Mac user and wish to apply, please note that you will need to acquire a Windows operating machine once you are accepted to perform the job with us.
๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐:
Permanent Work from home.
We offer consistent and reliable work hours, and therefore compensation, sought after by most freelancers and independent contractors. A full-time position with us requires work at a minimum of 40 hours per week.
This opportunity provides great USA exposure for finance enthusiasts or those curious about this field.
Paid training.
Equal Staff Opportunity. No company politics.
Our company embodies a culture of appreciation. We don't take for granted our teamsโ fantastic work.
Collaborative environments
Work-life balance. We conduct games, movie nights, fun activities & events to bring the team closer together and ensure a close culture is created & maintained.
We strive to streamline our systems & processes. We provide incentives based on performance and novel ideas implemented.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ:
Our USA business hours include MANDATORY overlap for this position of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Arizona time.
Hours for some departments may be fixed or may vary depending on the tasks/projects involved.
Billable teams ( Bookkeepers, Tax preparers, Customer care, and admins ) expect to work at least 50 hours per week during tax season, and weekends could be required.
We need someone available for on-call emergencies (outside of normal working hours. Only when needed).
๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐.
Are you a meticulous, detail-oriented professional with a passion for numbers, strategy, and proactive problem-solving? Do you have the drive to support a dynamic finance team while working closely with the Head of Finance/CFO to make a significant impact?
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are excited about opportunities to grow within a global organization, this role is for you!
๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฌ
Tax Goddess (https://TaxGoddess.com) is a vibrant and innovative CPA firm that has been delivering exceptional financial solutions for over 20 years. We are ranked among the Top 1% of Tax Strategists in the USA and operate as a 100% digital firm. Our team is global, collaborative, and committed to excellence, embracing diversity, innovation, and growth every step of the way.
๐๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐ฒ
The Junior Financial Controller will report directly to the Head of Finance and play a critical role in managing financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and maintaining operational excellence within the Finance department. This role is ideal for a finance professional with 5-10 years of experience who is ready to step up and contribute to strategic initiatives while overseeing day-to-day operations.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ
๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ:
Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining financial plans, budgets, and forecasts.
Conduct regular analysis of financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Oversee daily cash flow management and ensure funding aligns with operational needs.
๐๐๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐ฌ:
Prepare and present financial reports, including project status updates, team performance metrics, and budget analysis.
Collaborate with department heads to track and improve financial KPIs, such as billable percentages, project budgets, and payroll reporting.
Support the CFO in strategic planning with actionable insights backed by accurate data.
๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค ๐๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐:
Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
Coordinate with external auditors and manage audit processes as needed.
๐๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐๐ฑ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ง๐๐:
Manage and maintain financial systems, ensuring data accuracy and security.
Streamline financial workflows to enhance efficiency and reduce redundancies.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial goals with broader business objectives.
๐๐๐๐ฆ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐จ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฉ๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ:
Work closely with the Finance and Operations teams to ensure smooth communication and execution of projects.
Act as a bridge between the CFO and the Finance team, relaying critical information and decisions.
Mentor junior finance team members, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.
๐๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ:
๐๐ฑ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ง๐๐ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
Bachelorโs degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (Masterโs preferred).
5-10 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related roles.
๐๐๐ฒ ๐๐ค๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฌ:
Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
Proficiency in financial reporting tools and software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Excel, ERP systems).
Advanced knowledge of financial regulations and best practices.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in a fast-paced, multi-national organization.
Professional certifications such as CPA, CMA, or CFA are a plus.
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote environment.
๐๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ฆ ๐ซ๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ :
Internet Speed: At least 10mbps
CPU: Core i5 (8th generation minimum) or i7 (8th generation minimum)RAM: Minimum of 16GB
Storage: Minimum 256GB SSD or 500GB HDD
Operating System: Genuine Windows 11 Home. Company will assist with Pro which will be required for onboarding.
Audio: A good quality headset preferably equipped with noise cancellation
Video: A laptop/pc with a webcam or a good-quality webcam
To ensure the security of our firm, we can only consider candidates who have a Windows operating machine. Having Windows Pro would be a significant advantage. If you are a Mac user and wish to apply, please note that you will need to acquire a Windows operating machine once you are accepted to perform the job with us.
๐ ๐๐๐ฐ ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ง๐๐ ๐ก๐ข๐ซ๐๐ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐:
Permanent Work from home.
We offer consistent and reliable work hours, and therefore compensation, sought after by most freelancers and independent contractors. A full-time position with us requires work at a minimum of 40 hours per week.
This opportunity provides great USA exposure for finance enthusiasts or those curious about this field.
Paid training.
Equal Staff Opportunity. No company politics.
Our company embodies a culture of appreciation. We don't take for granted our teamsโ fantastic work.
Collaborative environments
Work-life balance. We conduct games, movie nights, fun activities & events to bring the team closer together and ensure a close culture is created & maintained.
We strive to streamline our systems & processes. We provide incentives based on performance and novel ideas implemented.
๐๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ:
Our USA business hours include MANDATORY overlap for this position of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Arizona time.
Hours for some departments may be fixed or may vary depending on the tasks/projects involved.
Billable teams ( Bookkeepers, Tax preparers, Customer care, and admins ) expect to work at least 50 hours per week during tax season, and weekends could be required.
We need someone available for on-call emergencies (outside of normal working hours. Only when needed).
๐ป๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐/๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐, ๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐.