Lead Accountant (US Accounting)

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.

Accountabilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.