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Role:Financial Manager/Controller
Priority Location:South Africa / Latin America
Working Hours: Monday–Friday EST
Salary Range: $3000 - 5000 per month (The final offer is at the client’s discretion and depends on the candidate’s interview result, skills, and experience.)
Type of contract: Independent Contractor
Type of job: Remote

About the Role: We are seeking a systems-driven Finance Manager/Controller to oversee financial operations for a growing real estate portfolio, combining hands-on accounting with strong financial insight.

The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of improving processes while supporting leadership with financial clarity and operational efficiency.

About the Company: We provide streamlined workforce housing solutions by developing affordable, accessible homes for all.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting & Financial Operations

Own the full AP and expense workflow end-to-end in Ramp and QuickBooks — from transaction entry through reconciliation and close
Maintain accurate financial records and lead month-end and year-end close including accruals,prepaids, and depreciation entries
Ensure every expense is properly classified and coded across entities — and proactively flag anything that doesn’t make sense
Maintain and organize the chart of accounts across multiple entities in QuickBooks
Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all accounts and entities
Manage intercompany transactions and allocations across entities
Oversee vendor management, W-9 collection, and 1099 preparation across all entities
Monitor cash positions across entities and proactively flag low cash or unusual activity to leadership

Systems & Process Management

Design and maintain scalable financial workflows across Ramp, QuickBooks, and internal tools —thinking critically about how data flows and where gaps exist
Build and document financial processes as the portfolio scales — identify gaps and work with the company to resolve them
Automate repetitive tasks and eliminate inefficiencies wherever possible

Financial Oversight & Analysis

Review all financial data with a critical eye — push back on misclassifications, investigate discrepancies, and escalate issues promptly
Work with asset management team to provide clear and accurate monthly financial packages for leadership review
Maintain audit-ready records for lenders, investors, and lessees

Strategic Support & Ownership

Own and build scalable financial systems — acting as the financial gatekeeper across all entities
Develop working knowledge of the business, properties, and leases to apply critical thinking to transactional data

Qualifications:

Required skills:

6+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a related role
Experience working across multiple entities or business units
Strong proficiency in QuickBooks
Experience with Ramp or similar AP/expense management platforms (highly preferred)
Advanced Excel skills (financial modeling, data analysis, structured reporting)
Strong understanding of accounting principles (accruals, reconciliations, classifications)
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
Proven ability to own financial processes end-to-end with minimal supervision
Strong communicator who proactively surfaces issues and discrepancies to leadership without being prompted

Preferred Skills:

Experience in real estate, property management, or multi-entity environments
Background in a Controller, Senior Accountant, or Finance Manager role
Experience working with remote or international teams
Familiarity with AI tools and automation in finance workflows
Experience in a startup or high-growth environment — comfortable building systems vs. inheriting them

Finance Manager / Controller