Senior Accountant
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.