ABOUT THE ROLE Highwinds is seeking a Financial Controller to run our entire finance department across a growing portfolio of companies in the consumer lending lead generation space. This role is ideal for a highly capable finance professional who combines deep accounting fundamentals with a builder's mindset, someone who sees a manual process and immediately thinks about how to eliminate it. You will personally own every finance function, weekly invoicing and payment cycles, A/R across a high-volume two-sided marketplace, monthly close, FP&A, and reporting, while working directly with the Founder & CEO. The ideal candidate has experience supporting U.S.-based SaaS, fintech, or marketplace businesses and is comfortable operating with full ownership in a fast-paced startup environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Run weekly invoicing for clients (lender buyers) and manage A/R end-to-end, including aging and active collections * Oversee weekly payments to vendors, publishers, and partners * Own the full accounting cycle across multiple entities and operating companies * Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP * Lead month-end and year-end close processes * Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages for the CEO and leadership team * Build and maintain financial models, forecasts, budgets, and cash flow projections * Deliver KPI dashboards and unit-economics analysis by buyer, publisher, and product line * Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and payment processors * Partner with Compliance on SOC2 readiness, financial controls, and audit support * Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, and auditors as needed * Identify and implement automation and workflow improvements across the accounting stack * Assist with finance and accounting needs for newly launched entities and business lines * Serve as a key operational partner to the Founder & CEO and leadership team * Help establish and lead finance operations within Latin America as the company expands REQUIREMENTS * 4+ years of progressive accounting, finance, or controllership experience * Experience supporting U.S.-based companies and U.S. accounting practices * Strong, hands-on knowledge of U.S. GAAP * Deep QuickBooks Online experience this is the primary accounting system * Experience in SaaS, fintech, marketplace, lending, or recurring-revenue business models * Proven experience managing high-volume invoicing and payment operations * Strong FP&A, financial reporting, and business analysis capabilities * Experience working across multiple legal entities or business units * Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-ownership startup environment SUCCESS METRICS (FIRST 3–6 MONTHS) * Fully own weekly invoicing, payment cycles, and A/R operations across all entities * Deliver timely and accurate month-end closes and financial reporting packages * Improve reconciliation processes and reduce manual work through automation * Establish reliable forecasting and financial planning workflows * Create greater visibility into business performance through KPI dashboards and unit-economics reporting * Become a trusted finance partner to the Founder & CEO * Develop a roadmap for scaling the finance team within our LATAM operation COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS * Compensation: $3,000–$3,500/month * Location: Remote, Latin America (Colombia preferred) * Employment Type: Full-time * Time Zone: CST business hours overlap required * Growth path toward senior finance leadership within our LATAM operation COMPANY OVERVIEW Highwinds operates a performance-based lead generation and distribution business at the intersection of consumer lending and ad-tech, connecting a network of 100+ lender buyers with publishers through a proprietary lead distribution platform, alongside a portfolio of products including Verficate, Creditrue, and Cidelity. We move millions of dollars through our finance function every quarter and are now building out a nearshore team in Latin America. The team values ownership, responsiveness, and a hands-on approach to solving problems. This role offers direct access to company leadership and a meaningful seat at the table as we scale.