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We specialize in SEO, paid media, conversion rate optimization (CRO), and data-driven marketing strategies that maximize return on investment. Our approach is rooted in technical expertise and analytics, ensuring brands achieve sustainable growth through measurable results.\nWe are committed to fostering homegrown talent and helping the best companies in our region compete on a global scale while supporting international brands in thriving across Latin America.\nWhy Join Us?\nJoining Chili Digital is an exciting opportunity if you’re looking for:\nStrategic Impact: You will own the financial backbone of a fast-growing international agency and sit at the table for key business decisions.\n\nData-Driven Culture: Everything we do is measured. You’ll work with clear KPIs, real-time dashboards, and leadership that values numbers over opinions.\n\nCollaborative Environment: You’ll work closely with leadership, Sales, HR, Legal, and Operations to turn financial insight into business action.\n\nGrowth Opportunities: As we scale across Brazil, Mexico, and Panama, you’ll have the chance to build and shape the finance function with us.\n\nAbout the Role\nThe Financial Controller plays a strategic role in structuring and leading Chili Digital’s financial operations across our international footprint, with five legal entities: Brazil (2), Panama (2), and Mexico (1).\nYou will be the link between financial performance, operational health, and strategic goals. You’ll make sure Chili’s financial infrastructure is accurate, compliant, and scalable, and you’ll drive profitability, process optimization, and sustainable growth with full transparency and control.\nYou will report directly to our CEO and work closely with the Sales Director, HR Manager, Legal, and the local accountants in each country.\nUltimately, the Financial Controller at Chili is responsible for:\nOwning the full financial operation across all five entities, from budgeting and forecasting to reporting and compliance.\n\nGuaranteeing accurate, on-time financial reporting and month-end close.\n\nProtecting cash flow, liquidity, and financial stability in every region.\n\nEnsuring zero penalties, fines, or late filings with tax authorities and banks.\n\nDriving cost efficiency and automation across finance processes.\n\nGiving leadership clear, actionable financial insight for decision-making.\n\nIn Detail:\nFinancial Planning & Analysis\nOversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis across all entities.\n\nDevelop and implement financial strategies aligned with growth and profitability goals.\n\nDeliver quarterly budgets for all departments and run monthly budget vs. actual reviews with each department lead.\n\nUpdate and circulate revised forecasts monthly, with documented approval from department leads.\n\nIdentify and implement cost-reduction initiatives, including regular audits of subscriptions and recurring expenses.\n\nAccounting Operations & Reporting\nManage all accounting operations: billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, cost accounting, revenue recognition, intercompany accounting, reconciliations, and monthly and annual close.\n\nPrepare P&L statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, forecasts, and audit documentation.\n\nIssue all recurring client invoices on time each month and actively reduce days sales outstanding (DSO).\n\nDeliver monthly financial dashboards to the executive team covering KPIs, cash position, margin analysis, and risk exposure.\n\nTax, Compliance & Regulatory\nEnsure all tax, regulatory, and compliance obligations in Brazil, Mexico, and Panama are met on time (e.g. INSS, FGTS, IVA, ISR, IMSS).\n\nManage and coordinate external accountants in all three countries, holding them accountable for monthly submissions, reconciliations, and tax and labour compliance.\n\nMaintain full compliance with local GAAP and applicable accounting standards.\n\nMake sure financial systems and documents are protected in line with LGPD, GDPR, and other applicable data-privacy laws.\n\nInternal Controls, Audit & Risk\nEstablish, monitor, and enforce internal controls, including segregation of duties, approval workflows, and fraud prevention.\n\nConduct quarterly internal audits with written reports, identified gaps, and corrective actions.\n\nPrepare documentation for external audits, aiming for no material findings.\n\nPerform financial risk analysis, manage liabilities and investments, and monitor FX exposure with mitigation strategies.\n\nLead financial due diligence on potential partners, suppliers, service providers, and M&A opportunities, including tax-exposure validation.\n\nSystems, Automation & Process\nImplement and optimize accounting software and financial tools (e.g. Xero).\n\nImplement at least one financial automation per quarter (e.g. bank reconciliation, reporting, payment tracking), with documented time and error savings.\n\nDevelop, maintain, and enforce finance SOPs across all entities: monthly close, invoicing, tax obligations, and internal controls.\n\nManage finance tasks and approvals in ClickUp with zero overdue items.\n\nLeadership & Collaboration\nPresent financial reports and strategic recommendations to leadership.\n\nCollaborate with Marketing, HR, SEO, PPC, and Operations to align financial planning with business objectives.\n\nTrain and support junior finance team members, ensuring knowledge transfer across regions.\n\nRequirements:\nBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (CPA or equivalent certification is a plus).\n\nMinimum 4 years of experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance management role.\n\nProven experience managing full financial operations independently, across multiple entities and/or countries.\n\nStrong knowledge of tax and accounting regulations in Brazil; experience with Mexico and/or Panama is a major plus.\n\nAdvanced knowledge of financial principles, internal controls, and accounting standards (local GAAP).\n\nProficiency in accounting software (e.g. Xero) and advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, VBA).\n\nExperience implementing financial automations and dashboards is a plus.\n\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.\n\nExcellent communication skills for presenting to leadership and managing external accountants.\n\nAbility to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple deadlines.\n\nAdvanced English proficiency is required; Spanish is a plus.\n\nBenefits:\nCompetitive compensation package.\n\nDirect involvement in strategic decision-making and financial planning.\n\nOpportunity to collaborate with an international team (Brazil, Mexico, and Panama).\n\nOpportunity to build and scale the finance function of a growing agency.\n\nThis Financial Controller role is ideal for a hands-on, strategic finance leader who thrives on ownership, accuracy, and building scalable processes. If you have a proven track record of running multi-entity finance operations and delivering measurable results, we’d love to hear from you!\n* Participating in our selection process is completely free of charge. 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