Controllership Senior Manager

About Kavak

We are the technology company that is revolutionizing the buying and selling of used cars in Latin America since 2016. After 7 years of operation, Kavak has become the most valued technology startup in Latin America, formalizing the used car market, with operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Middle East. Currently, we are looking for new talents who are passionate about challenges and hungry to create solutions that positively impact the lives of millions of people with safe, fair and accessible options to acquire the car of their dreams. Our mission is to empower people's lives through access to a car. We unleash the power of a car so people can simply enjoy the ride.

Our team is the number one priority. We like to imagine the impossible and work together to achieve it. We are disruptive, proactive, loyal and ambitious.

Your mission

We are looking for a Controllerhip Senior Manager to join our global team, you'll be responsible for overseeing the Company's global financial reporting process, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and corporate policies, strengthening internal controls, and partnering with regional finance teams to deliver high-quality financial information. This position reports directly to the Director of Global Controllership and will play a key role in strengthening the Company's global accounting and financial reporting function as we continue enhancing our finance organization to meet the expectations of a public-company environment.

What will you do?

Financial Reporting & Close

• Close Management: Coordinate the global monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close.
• Financial Statements: Prepare, review, and ensure compliance of consolidated, statutory, and management financial statements with IFRS and corporate policies.
• Financial Analysis: Analyze results and deliver insights on significant variances and accounting impacts.

Corporate Controllership & Technical Accounting

• Policy & Guidance: Establish global accounting policies and provide technical guidance to regional teams.
• Complex Transactions: Lead the adoption of new accounting standards and document conclusions via technical accounting memoranda.
• Process Consistency: Drive continuous improvement and standardization across all subsidiaries.

Internal Controls & SOX

• Control Environment: Design and strengthen Internal Controls over Financial Reporting ( ICFR ).
• SOX & Risk: Lead SOX compliance initiatives, monitor governance, identify risks, and partner with Internal Audit to remediate deficiencies.

External Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Audit Management: Primary liaison for external auditors, coordinating annual global audits and PCAOB-compliant audit activities.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure timely completion of statutory filings and regulatory reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

Strategic Partnership & Leadership

• Cross-Functional Support: Collaborate with FP&A, Legal, HR, and regional teams on strategic initiatives, including M&A and entity restructurings.
• Team Leadership: Help build a high-performing global team focused on accountability, operational excellence, and continuous development.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s is a plus).
• CPA (or equivalent professional certification) preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, or financial reporting.
• Experience in multinational companies , managing global teams, consolidations, and multiple international legal entities.
• Accounting & Controls: Strong expertise in IFRS , intercompany consolidations, technical accounting research, ICFR, and SOX compliance .
• SEC reporting experience is preferred.
• Proficiency in enterprise ERPs ( SAP, Oracle, NetSuite , or similar) and advanced Excel.
• Experience with platforms like OneStream, Hyperion, Oracle FCCS, or Workiva is a plus.
• Leadership & Strategy: Strategic thinker with strong executive presence, high attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to partner effectively with business leaders and influence without direct authority.
• Work Style: Proven capability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced global environment.

If you are passionate about disruption coupled with excellent execution, if you love challenges and making data-driven decisions and are mission-oriented, KAVAK is the place for you!

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