Finance Controller

At Sequoia Connect, we are a Talent-First Technology Ecosystem that redefines how elite professionals interact with the global digital landscape. We move beyond traditional models to act as a catalyst for the top 1% of global talent, connecting human potential with complex industrial execution. By joining our inner circle, you are not simply taking a position; you are aligning with a strategic partner dedicated to updating your "Human OS" and accelerating your growth through world-class, high-impact projects.

We are currently partnering with a global IT powerhouse that represents the connected world through innovative, customer-centric experiences. As a USD 6 billion organization and one of the top 7 IT service providers globally, our client empowers over 1,200 global customers—including several Fortune 500 companies—to "Rise™." With a massive network of 163,000+ professionals across 90 countries, they are at the absolute forefront of digital transformation, leveraging next-generation technologies such as 5G, AI, Blockchain, and Quantum Computing.

This is your chance to thrive in a workplace recognized as one of the most sustainable corporations in the world. You will join an environment that values innovation and societal impact, working on end-to-end digital transformation projects for global leaders. If you are a driven professional looking for global career opportunities and exposure to high-impact projects within an international network of expertise, this is where you belong.

We are currently searching for a Finance Controller:

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate financial statements under IFRS and Colombian statutory accounting (local GAAP).
• Review and approve key accounting areas, including revenue recognition (T&M, milestone-based, managed services), accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, payroll accounting, benefits, fixed assets, depreciation, and intercompany accounting.
• Deliver monthly management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary in English.
• Ensure full compliance with all Colombian tax and regulatory obligations (Income tax, IVA, ICA, withholding taxes, payroll taxes, and parafiscales), maintaining a zero-missed statutory compliance calendar.
• Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors to support audits, tax reviews, inspections, assess regulatory changes, and implement required actions.
• Lead weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting for a US$6–8M revenue entity, managing liquidity for operations, payroll, tax payments, and vendors.
• Enforce strong treasury controls, including payment approvals, segregation of duties, bank account governance, and signatories.
• Drive working capital optimization by improving billing accuracy, AR collections (DSO reduction), managing vendor payments, AP scheduling, and overseeing intercompany settlements.
• Manage banking relationships, KYC documentation, and any guarantees or facilities.
• Act as the main point of contact for external auditors and internal audit/corporate controllership, maintaining continuous audit readiness.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and SOX-type controls, identify control gaps, lead remediation plans (CAPA), and develop SOPs and process notes.
• Partner with Operations and Commercial teams on customer/project profitability, cost management, margin improvement, and the financial review of contracts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and re-forecasting in coordination with regional finance, providing insights on revenue trends, cost drivers, and operational risks.
• Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of 4–5 members across accounting, AP/AR, payroll, and compliance.
• Set performance objectives, conduct reviews, coordinate effectively with shared services/BPO teams, and foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Contador Público certification is required.
• 8–12 years of progressive finance experience in Colombia.
• Proven experience as a Finance Controller or Senior Accounting Manager in a services environment (IT/Telecom preferred).
• Strong hands-on expertise in IFRS and Colombian statutory accounting.
• Deep understanding of local taxation, compliance, audit processes, and internal controls.
• Proven track record in treasury and cash flow management.
• Experience managing and developing a team of 4–5 finance professionals.
• High-Performance Mindset: Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a focus on agile delivery.
• Technologist DNA: A deep understanding of the difference between "coding" and "engineering." (Note: As this is a finance role, this translates to understanding the difference between simple bookkeeping and strategic financial engineering).

Desired 

• Experience using ERP systems, specifically SAP (for group reporting) and Siigo (for local/statutory accounting).
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (mandatory).
• Experience with Power BI or other automation tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native foundations or AI coding assistants.

Languages

• Advanced Oral English.
• Advanced Spanish.

Note:

• On-site

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