The Role
Own LATAM financial close, statutory reporting, local regulatory compliance, audits, tax coordination, internal controls, and general ledger management across Brazil, Mexico, and Peru. Lead and develop a 5–6-person accounting team, improve close processes through automation and standardization, support new legal entity setup, and partner with Treasury, Tax, and FP&A on cash repatriation, tax planning, and forecasting.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- 10+ years of total work experience owning month-, quarter- and year-end close under local and U.S. GAAP, focused on timeliness, accuracy, robust documentation of standard operating procedures, adherence to internal controls and cross-functional collaboration.
- Must have experience working in a large public company and strong U.S. GAAP knowledge in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment. A strong IFRS background is welcome as long as U.S. GAAP knowledge is solid.
- Proven people leadership: a strong manager who builds and develops teams, is kind and empathetic while holding people accountable, and is focused on excellence in accounting, close and compliance.
- Deep experience with local regulatory reporting, taxation and compliance matters, including working with BPOs and tax audits, and the ability to learn the requirements of new jurisdictions quickly and take end-to-end ownership.
- Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams such as treasury, reporting, tax, shared services, HR and FP&A.
- A builder's mindset focused on constant improvement, with a track record of reducing days to close and bringing efficiencies through technology, standardization of processes and talent development.
- Strong organizational and prioritization skills, comfortable with ambiguity and working in fast-paced, remote-first, high-productivity and multicultural environments.
- Clear communication in English, written and spoken.
- An authorized public accounting license such as Chartered Accountant or local equivalent.
- Nice to have: experience in tech marketplaces or apps (first preference) or B2B SaaS companies; Big 4 background; NetSuite; hands-on experience building automations with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT.
Job Benefits
- Be part of a growing and innovative company with a unique approach to ride-hailing and Fintech solutions.
- Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment where new ideas and perspectives are encouraged and valued.
- Competitive salary as a full-time employee.
- Hybrid work arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance.
About
inDrive is a global tech company on a mission to challenge injustice through fair choices. We started in 2012 in the coldest city on Earth, when a group of friends created a way for people to agree on fair ride prices. That idea grew into one of the world’s top ride-hailing apps, now with 400M installs across 47 countries.Today, we offer more than rides: from freight and delivery to intercity travel and financial services, all designed to put people first. We are committed to having a positive impact on people’s lives both through our core business, which supports local communities via a fair pricing model; and through the work of our impact programs. Ready to ignite your inner drive?
Skills Required
- 10+ years of experience owning month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close under local and U.S. GAAP
- Experience working in a large public company
- Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge in a Sarbanes-Oxley environment
- Proven people leadership and team development experience
- Deep experience with local regulatory reporting, taxation, and compliance matters
- Experience working with BPOs and tax audits
- Experience collaborating with Treasury, Tax, FP&A, shared services, HR, and reporting teams
- Track record of improving close processes, reducing close timelines, and implementing technology and standardized procedures
- Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Fluent written and spoken English
- Authorized public accounting license, such as Chartered Accountant or local equivalent
- Experience with tech marketplaces, apps, or B2B SaaS companies
- Big Four accounting firm background
- NetSuite experience
- Hands-on experience building automations with AI tools such as Claude or ChatGPT
- Strong IFRS background
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The Company
What We Do
inDrive is a global IT and transportation platform inDrive is one of the world’s fastest growing online ride-hailing services. Its services are available in over 749 cities in 46 countries throughout the world. The Company’s app has been downloaded over 150 million times. inDrive offers other services, including intercity transportation, freight and cargo services, as well as delivery services in different markets of operations. inDrive is based in Mountain View, California, and operates regional hubs in the Americas, Asia, the Middle East, Africa and the countries of the CIS, and employs over 2,000 people. In early 2021, inDrive achieved unicorn status after closing a $140m investment round with Insight Partners, General Catalyst, and Bond Capital, which valued the company at $1.23 billion.
