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<p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Are You Ready to Revolutionize Communication and Commerce with </u></strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://connectly.ai/"><strong><u>Connectly.ai</u></strong></a><strong><u>?</u></strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">At <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://connectly.ai/">Connectly.ai</a>, we’re transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Our mission is to enable seamless, intelligent conversations through AI-powered messaging. This is a bold, expansive vision that requires a team as dynamic, driven, and inventive as the technology we’re creating.</p><p style="min-height:1.5em">To bring this vision to life, we’re looking for candidates who are passionate about redefining customer engagement and have a deep belief in the power of AI and WhatsApp to create genuine, impactful interactions. We seek individuals who are eager to tackle tough challenges, value continuous growth, and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment. We want teammates who are driven to make a lasting difference, undaunted by complex problems, and motivated to shape the future of conversational commerce.</p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>What It Takes to Thrive at </u></strong><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://Connectly.ai"><strong><u>Connectly.ai</u></strong></a></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">Our culture is ambitious and fast-paced, designed for those who want to work with top-tier professionals and are committed to excellence. If you’re ready to grow beyond what you thought possible, are excited about joining a mission-driven team, and are open to continuous learning, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://connectly.ai/">Connectly.ai</a> might be the place for you.</p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://connectly.ai/"><strong><u>Connectly.ai</u></strong></a><strong><u>’s Vision:</u></strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">At Connectly, we’re building the future of conversational commerce in Latin America, starting with WhatsApp. Our 360° AI engagement platform empowers retailers to sell, support, and scale directly inside the app their customers already use every day.</p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">We’re a VC-backed Series B startup with a world-class team from Meta, Google, Uber, McKinsey, BCG and other leading companies. We operate as a hybrid organization, with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and distributed teams across Latin America, including Brazil, where many of our AI initiatives are based.</p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">If you’re ready to help shape this future with us, we can’t wait to meet you!</p><p></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Job Summary</strong></p><p></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">We are looking for a hands-on Controller based in Latin America to own the full accounting and financial operations function. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO. You will be responsible for the accuracy of our books across three geographies (US, Greece, Brazil),manage relationships with outsourced accounting firms, oversee month-end close and consolidations, and supervise a junior FinOps team member.</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">This is not a back-office role. You will be the single point of accountability for everything backward-looking in finance: if the numbers are right, it is because of you. If they are wrong, it is on you.</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Month-End Close & Consolidations</u></strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Own the end-to-end month-end close process across all entities (US, Greece, Brazil)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Prepare and review consolidated financial statements under US GAAP</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and reconciliations are accurate</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Deliver close within established timelines with full documentation</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Outsourced Firm Management</u></strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Serve as the primary point of contact for three outsourced accounting teams (US, GR,BR)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Set quality standards, review deliverables, and hold firms accountable for accuracy</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Assess outsourced firm performance within first 90 days and recommend changes if needed</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Manage the transition if firms need to be replaced</p></li></ol><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Financial Operations Oversight</u></strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Supervise the junior FinOps associate (payments, billing, expense review)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Establish and enforce internal controls and approval workflows</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Ensure compliance with local regulations across all jurisdictions</p></li></ol><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Accuracy & Process Improvement</u></strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Act as the quality gate for all financial data before it reaches the Head of Finance</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Identify and fix recurring accuracy issues in the books</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Document and standardize accounting processes across geographies</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Support external audit preparation and liaison</p></li></ol><p></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong>Requirements</strong></p><p></p><ul style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Must-Have</u></strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidations</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Strong US GAAP knowledge (working experience, not just theoretical)</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience managing or working closely with outsourced accounting teams</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Fluent English (written and verbal). You will interface with US-based firms and leadership</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Hands-on mentality. This is a doer role, not a delegator role </p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environments</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Proficiency with ERP systems and Excel/Google Sheets at an advanced level</p></li></ul><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p><br class="ProseMirror-trailingBreak"></p><ol style="min-height:1.5em"><li><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Nice-to-Have</u></strong></p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">CPA or equivalent local certification</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience in a startup or high-growth environment</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Familiarity with Brazilian and/or Greek accounting standards</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or Xero</p></li><li><p style="min-height:1.5em">Portuguese or Spanish fluency (in addition to English)</p></li></ol><p></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"></p><p style="min-height:1.5em"><strong><u>Join Us</u></strong></p><p style="min-height:1.5em">At Connectly, we believe in curiosity, excellence, and a relentless drive to innovate. If you’re passionate about building transformative AI systems and want to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing global company, we’d love to meet <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" href="http://you.Connectly">you.Connectly</a> is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive global workplace. </p><p></p>

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