Financial Reporting & Tax Director (LATAM)

What you'll do

• Support the preparation and review of statutory financials across Latin American and other international jurisdictions
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of consolidated financial statements under applicable local accounting standards (GAAP, IFRS)
• Provide guidance on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition, equity compensation, and consolidations
• Support external audit coordination, ensuring readiness and smooth execution
• Oversee coordination of tax filings in partnership with external advisors
• Ensure compliance with evolving transfer pricing and inter-company transaction requirements
• Identify opportunities to optimize the company’s global tax position as the organization scales
• Lead financial due diligence and planning for entry into new countries, assessing regulatory, tax, and accounting implications
• Partner with Legal, HR, and Operations to determine optimal entity structures and ensure compliant setup
• Oversee the integration of new entities into existing accounting and reporting frameworks
• Research global compliance and tax considerations, advising management on the financial impact of expansion initiatives
• Assist with all aspects of equity plan administration, including stock option and RSU tracking, reporting, and compliance
• Maintenance and preparation of monthly cap tables
• Calculation and preparation of equity accounting entries and financial statement disclosures
• Manage relationships with external 409A valuation providers, ensuring timely and accurate valuations
• Work with HR and Legal to ensure consistent and compliant global equity processes
• Establish and implement a scalable internal control framework appropriate for a private company
• Develop and maintain documentation standards, including accounting policies, procedures, and control narratives
• Drive cross-functional alignment to ensure financial integrity and compliance across business processes
• Identify and remediate control gaps proactively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and tax, including Big 4 public accounting and public or private company experience
• Proven experience managing global finance operations and cross-border entity structuring
• Deep understanding of US GAAP and exposure to UK GAAP and IFRS
• Strong knowledge of equity accounting and administration
• Demonstrated success in implementing internal control frameworks and policy governance
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance detail orientation and big-picture planning
• Fluency in business Spanish is preferred

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