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.