Finance Controller

VALCE Talent Solutions

Finance Controller leading end-to-end financial operations for an IT telecom firm in Bogota. Responsible for compliance, reporting, treasury management, and team leadership locally.

Posted 5/9/2026full-timeBogota • 🇨🇴 ColombiaSeniorLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
Ensure accurate financial statements under Colombian statutory accounting (local GAAP and regulatory requirements) and IFRS (group reporting).
Review and approve all key accounting areas: Revenue recognition (T&M, milestone-based, managed services), Accruals, provisions, prepaid expenses, Payroll accounting and benefits, Fixed assets and depreciation, Intercompany accounting and reconciliations.
Deliver monthly management reporting with clear variance analysis and commentary in English.
Ensure full compliance with all Colombian tax and regulatory obligations, including: Income tax, IVA (VAT), ICA, Withholding taxes (retenciones), Payroll taxes and parafiscales.
Lead weekly and monthly cash flow forecasting for a US$6–8M revenue entity.
Act as main point of contact for external auditors and maintain continuous audit readiness with strong documentation and reconciliations.
Partner with Operations and Commercial teams on customer and project profitability, cost management, and financial review of contracts.
Lead, coach, and develop a finance team of 4–5 members.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
Contador Público certification.
8–12 years of progressive finance experience in Colombia.
Proven experience as Finance Controller / Senior Accounting Manager in a services environment.
Strong hands-on expertise in: o IFRS and Colombian statutory accounting o Local taxation and compliance o Audit and internal controls o Treasury and cash management
Fluent English (spoken and written) – mandatory.
Experience managing a team of 4–5 finance professionals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial statementsColombian statutory accountingIFRSrevenue recognitionaccrualspayroll accountingfixed assetsintercompany accountingcash flow forecastingaudit readiness

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingteam managementcommunicationvariance analysis

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceContador Público certification