Are You Ready to Revolutionize Communication and Commerce with Connectly.ai? At
Connectly.ai, we’re transforming how businesses connect with their customers. Our mission is to enable seamless, intelligent conversations through AI-powered messaging. This is a bold, expansive vision that requires a team as dynamic, driven, and inventive as the technology we’re creating.
To bring this vision to life, we’re looking for candidates who are passionate about redefining customer engagement and have a deep belief in the power of AI and WhatsApp to create genuine, impactful interactions. We seek individuals who are eager to tackle tough challenges, value continuous growth, and thrive in a collaborative, high-energy environment. We want teammates who are driven to make a lasting difference, undaunted by complex problems, and motivated to shape the future of conversational commerce.
Our culture is ambitious and fast-paced, designed for those who want to work with top-tier professionals and are committed to excellence. If you’re ready to grow beyond what you thought possible, are excited about joining a mission-driven team, and are open to continuous learning,
Connectly.ai might be the place for you.
At Connectly, we’re building the future of conversational commerce in Latin America, starting with WhatsApp. Our 360° AI engagement platform empowers retailers to sell, support, and scale directly inside the app their customers already use every day.
We’re a VC-backed Series B startup with a world-class team from Meta, Google, Uber, McKinsey, BCG and other leading companies. We operate as a hybrid organization, with offices in Bogotá and San Francisco, and distributed teams across Latin America, including Brazil, where many of our AI initiatives are based.
If you’re ready to help shape this future with us, we can’t wait to meet you!
Job Summary
We are looking for a hands-on Controller based in Latin America to own the full accounting and financial operations function. This is a high-impact role reporting directly to the CFO. You will be responsible for the accuracy of our books across three geographies (US, Greece, Brazil),manage relationships with outsourced accounting firms, oversee month-end close and consolidations, and supervise a junior FinOps team member.This is not a back-office role. You will be the single point of accountability for everything backward-looking in finance: if the numbers are right, it is because of you. If they are wrong, it is on you.
Responsibilities
Month-End Close & ConsolidationsOwn the end-to-end month-end close process across all entities (US, Greece, Brazil)Prepare and review consolidated financial statements under US GAAPEnsure intercompany eliminations, currency translation, and reconciliations are accurateDeliver close within established timelines with full documentationOutsourced Firm ManagementServe as the primary point of contact for three outsourced accounting teams (US, GR,BR)Set quality standards, review deliverables, and hold firms accountable for accuracyAssess outsourced firm performance within first 90 days and recommend changes if neededManage the transition if firms need to be replacedFinancial Operations OversightSupervise the junior FinOps associate (payments, billing, expense review)Establish and enforce internal controls and approval workflowsEnsure compliance with local regulations across all jurisdictionsAccuracy & Process ImprovementAct as the quality gate for all financial data before it reaches the Head of FinanceIdentify and fix recurring accuracy issues in the booksDocument and standardize accounting processes across geographiesSupport external audit preparation and liaison
Requirements
Must-Have5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including consolidationsStrong US GAAP knowledge (working experience, not just theoretical)Experience managing or working closely with outsourced accounting teamsFluent English (written and verbal). You will interface with US-based firms and leadershipHands-on mentality. This is a doer role, not a delegator role Experience with multi-entity, multi-currency environmentsProficiency with ERP systems and Excel/Google Sheets at an advanced levelNice-to-HaveCPA or equivalent local certificationExperience in a startup or high-growth environmentFamiliarity with Brazilian and/or Greek accounting standardsExperience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, or XeroPortuguese or Spanish fluency (in addition to English)
Join Us
At Connectly, we believe in curiosity, excellence, and a relentless drive to innovate. If you’re passionate about building transformative AI systems and want to shape the technical direction of a fast-growing global company, we’d love to meet
you.Connectly is an equal opportunity employer. We’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and supportive global workplace.
