Head of Finance

Contactica

Head of Finance overseeing financial strategy, compliance, and operations in Colombia and Puerto Rico. Leading financial planning, audits, and systems modernization.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇨🇴 ColombiaLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Ensure full compliance with tax, financial, and labor laws in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Oversee local tax filings, including sales/use taxes, withholdings, contributions, regulatory submissions, and informatives.
Maintain updated financial policies aligned with jurisdictional requirements and global best practices.
Lead internal and external audits, ensuring complete documentation, transparency, and readiness.
Develop and maintain a compliance risk matrix and mitigation protocols.
Supervise federal and state reporting related to withholdings, dividends, and informatives.
Coordinate U.S. tax-related matters with external specialists.
Ensure compliance for cross-border financial activity involving U.S. entities.
Lead financial planning, forecasting, and annual budgeting cycles.
Oversee monthly close, financial statements, and variance analysis.
Implement and monitor strong internal controls across all financial processes.
Oversee multi-entity structures, consolidations, intercompany allocations, and cross-border financial flows.
Drive automation of financial processes, improving speed, accuracy, and traceability.
Lead the modernization of the finance function through advanced tools, workflows, and automation.
Manage and optimize financial platforms such as QuickBooks, Bill.com, banking portals, dashboards, and internal systems.
Implement integrations between financial tools and operational systems (e.g., procurement, HRIS, media investment tools).
Identify opportunities for “speed-forward” automation to reduce manual steps and improve reporting efficiency.
Lead liquidity strategy, cash flow planning, and fund allocation.
Oversee treasury operations, reconciliations, and payment execution.
Maintain strong partnerships with banks across Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Implement controls to prevent duplicate payments, fraud, or operational discrepancies.
Lead supplier management strategy, including vetting, negotiations, contracts, and renewal cycles.
Oversee the Procure-to-Pay workflow: onboarding, PO verification, terms validation, approvals, and payments.
Ensure compliance and proper documentation for local and international suppliers.
Identify cost-optimization opportunities and strengthen supplier performance.
Oversee payroll operations in Puerto Rico and Colombia, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant execution.
Validate compensation structures, bonuses, provisions, and termination processes.
Ensure accurate cost allocation by employee according to organizational structure.
Prepare and present financial statements, dashboards, KPIs, and executive-level insights.
Highlight risks, opportunities, and financial scenarios for strategic planning.
Translate complex financial concepts into clear, actionable recommendations for non-financial teams.
Maintain historical financial records and audit-ready data trails.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 8 years in senior finance, accounting, tax, or treasury roles.
Experience managing financial operations across multiple countries.
Experience with supplier management and contract negotiation.
Strong background in tax compliance, financial policies, and audit processes.
Familiarity with multi-entity structures, cost allocation models, and cross-border financial coordination.
Proven experience with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and financial automation tools.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s is a plus).
Bilingual English–Spanish (mandatory).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Health insurance

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax compliancefinancial policiesaudit processesfinancial planningforecastingbudgetingcost allocationfinancial automationsupplier managementcontract negotiation

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationorganizational skillsstrategic planningrisk managementproblem-solvingcollaborationtransparencynegotiationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in EconomicsMaster’s degree in Finance (preferred)