Regional Finance Controller

Miami, Florida Permanent USD150,000 - USD170,000 per year View Job Description
The Financial Controller will play a critical regional role, supporting schools/entities across the U.S. and Latin America. Reporting to the Regional Finance Director, this position is responsible for financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, audit management, and oversight of shared services.
  • Work alongside senior leadership
  • Growing global company

About Our Client

International School's Organization

Job Description



  • Lead regional financial reporting for U.S. and Latin American entities, ensuring timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close


  • Act as primary contact for external auditors and Group Finance teams


  • Oversee accounting operations, shared services, and clustered service models with defined SLA targets


  • Strengthen internal controls, ensure compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, and manage audit readiness


  • Drive continuous improvement of close processes, systems, and reporting efficiency


  • Review and approve journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analysis


  • Support accounting for new entities, acquisitions, and complex transactions


  • Partner cross-functionally with HR, IT, and regional leadership on finance-related initiatives


  • Lead, develop, and mentor the regional accounting and shared services team


  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Regional Finance Director and senior stakeholders

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant



    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field


    • Fully qualified Chartered or Certified Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CPA, CA)


    • Minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience in industry


  • Strong experience with IFRS and/or US GAAP


  • Proven background in internal controls, risk management, and process improvement


  • Experience with financial systems such as Navision, Hyperion, HFM, and/or OneStream


  • Background in asset-light, service-based, high-growth, or start-up environments preferred


  • Experience working within regional or global organizations across multiple time zones


  • Strong understanding of cross-border transactions and cultural differences



What's on Offer



  • Competitive base salary and annual performance bonus


  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance


  • Retirement savings plan with employer contribution


  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible working arrangements



Contact
Marlee Greene
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6913621

Job summary

Sector
Accounting
Sub Sector
Financial Controller
Industry
Not For Profit
Location
Miami
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marlee Greene
Job Reference
JN-012026-6913621