Financial controller

Location: Hybrid. 

IMPORTANT:  The chosen candidate will have a work base either in Montevideo (Uruguay) or in Bogota (Colombia).

Reports To: Director of Finance

Job Overview

We are seeking highly skilled, strategic, and hands-on Controller to oversee financial operations in a dynamic, startup-like environment. The ideal candidate balances strong financial expertise with the ability to lead thought leadership across the organization. This role requires a self-starter with a do-it-yourself mindset, capable of blazing new trails and creating innovative financial strategies that drive business growth and ensure financial integrity.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily bookkeeping, including accurate recording in general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations.
  Maintain accounting integrity through correct transaction coding and controls.
• Manage billing, collections, and monitor receivables with a proactive approach.
• Oversee payroll and employee expense reimbursements, ensuring policy compliance.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements and reports (balance sheets, income statements, cash flow).
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Drive budgeting process and develop forward-looking financial forecasts.- Provide insightful variance analysis and recommendations strategic decision-making.
• Establish maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Lead coordination of internal and external audits.
• Oversee cash flow and working capital management with strategic optimization efforts.
• Act as a key financial thought leader, partnering across departments to influence business strategy and growth.
  -ate a hands-on, problem-solving approach, proactively creating solutions and forging new paths in financial management
• Prepare financial modeling, scenario analysis, and ad hoc reports to support business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.- Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in professional services or startup environments highly desirable.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proven ability to develop automation tools and improve financial processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software includingBooks Enterprise Suite.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.
• High integrity, professionalism, and a proactive, trailblazing attitude with the ability to work independently and lead change.

About ENTARA

Entara is a leader in commercial refinery asset management for refining infrastructure including

traditional oil & gas and renewables. With a focus on optimizing operations and

performance, Entara delivers best-in-class operations to refineries.

Entara's refinery asset management services consists of industry veterans who

expertise in technical, finance, operations, commercial and maintenance,

develop and execute data-driven strategies that enhance refinery asset

benchmarking, and ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and environmental compliance.

Whether it's managing assets, business turnaround, or improving asset

trusted operator of refining infrastructure providing asset management services.