Lead Accountant (US Accounting) in Brazil at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Accountant (US Accounting) based in Brazil.

This is a high-ownership accounting role within a fast-growing, AI-native technology environment.
You will take ownership of daily and monthly financial operations while building scalable processes from the ground up.
The role covers close, cash management, forecasting, accounts receivable, reporting, payroll, and compliance.
You will also help introduce AI-powered workflows and automation to make the finance function more efficient.
This is an opportunity for an experienced accountant who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and working with limited bureaucracy.
You will partner with leadership and non-finance teams, translating financial information into clear and actionable business insights.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-moving environment where ownership, judgment, documentation, and continuous improvement are highly valued.

• Own the end-to-end month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Monitor and report the daily cash position to leadership and maintain a rolling 13-week cash forecast.
• Review expenses, spending commitments, payment requests, and payment lists while maintaining appropriate financial controls.
• Manage accounts receivable and collections activities to support healthy cash flow.
• Prepare monthly management reporting packages, including variance analysis and actionable financial insights.
• Develop and maintain approval matrices, payment procedures, and other finance policies and standard operating procedures.
• Own recurring revenue reporting, including MRR, ARR, and retention metrics.
• Build and implement AI-powered workflows and automation to improve efficiency across the finance function.
• Maintain the tax and filing compliance calendar and ensure key deadlines are tracked and addressed.
• Manage monthly payroll and headcount reviews, ensuring financial records remain accurate and aligned with workforce changes.
• Improve and document financial processes so they can be consistently followed and scaled across the organization.
• Communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders and help leadership make informed business decisions.

• 5+ years of accounting experience working directly with U.S.-based companies.
• Strong practical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, demonstrated through real-world accounting decisions and financial reporting experience.
• Experience converting accounting records from cash to accrual or cleaning up books that were not GAAP compliant.
• Proven experience owning the month-end close process from start to finish.
• Demonstrated ability to build a cash forecast from scratch and use it to support business planning.
• Strong working proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Experience designing or implementing AI-powered workflows or automation to improve accounting or finance processes.
• Ability to explain financial concepts clearly and translate accounting information into practical business language.
• Experience implementing new processes and gaining adoption from stakeholders outside the finance team.
• Strong judgment regarding which responsibilities to delegate and which activities require hands-on ownership.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
• Comfortable making informed decisions with incomplete information and clearly explaining the reasoning behind them.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the confidence to raise concerns and challenge assumptions when appropriate.
• Comfortable working EST or PST hours.
• Experience with SaaS revenue is a plus, as is familiarity with Ramp, Bill.com, Deel, or Stripe.
• CPA certification is considered a bonus.

• Compensation of $18–$25 USD per hour.
• Fully remote position open across Latin America, with the role based in Brazil.
• Opportunity to work in an AI-native technology environment where automation is integrated into everyday workflows.
• High level of ownership and autonomy in shaping and improving finance processes.
• 15 days of paid time off (PTO).
• Christmas Day and New Year's Day paid time off.
• Opportunity to build and scale financial processes within a rapidly growing organization.
• Exposure to modern finance, accounting, SaaS, and AI-driven operational practices.