Head of Finance, South America

At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break No quad bikes no dogs no fences. Just a group of cattle walking at their own pace. People say it looks like magic. Our customers are revolutionizing grazing with Halter. Its changing lives and transforming an industry. People join Halter to do meaningful work. By joining us youll be solving challenging problems within a talented team and a culture built for high performance. Our team out-think out-work and out-care. Were committed to delivering real change in the world - this isnt easy and in truth we love that its hard.

Were backed to deliver on a mission that matters by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund Bessemer Venture Partners BOND DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse ventures.

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At Halter were on a mission to enable farmers and graziers to run the most productive and sustainable operations. Our customers are using Halter to break free from the time-intensive constraints of conventional practices. Imagine watching 500 cattle stand up and walk calmly towards their next break no quad bikes no dogs no fences. People say it looks like magic. Its changing lives and transforming an industry.

Were backed by Tier 1 investors including Founders Fund Bessemer Venture Partners BOND DCVC Blackbird Promus Ventures Rocket Labs Peter Beck and Icehouse Ventures.

South America is one of Halters most important growth frontiers and this role owns finance for the entire region. Based in Buenos Aires where were standing up our regional office youll be the single finance leader on the ground accountable for everything from tax and local statutory audits to FP&A revenue planning and the finance strategy that supports Halter scaling in-market. Reporting to the VP of FP&A youll have real autonomy over how the regions finance function takes shape.

This is a build role. The function doesnt exist yet; youll stand it up. Youll set up the entity and controls get the compliance backbone right and then build the planning and partnering capability that lets the regional business make sharp decisions fast. Youll partner with the regional GM and leadership while plugging into the global finance team.

If you want genuine ownership of a whole regions finances at a pivotal moment and youd rather build the function than inherit one this is it.

• The complete South America finance function from ledger to strategy.

• Tax and statutory compliance across the region including structuring filings transfer pricing and staying ahead of Argentine and regional regulatory complexity.

• Local audits and statutory reporting.

• Local accounts receivable and supplier negotiation and onboarding.

• Regional FP&A planning forecasting and management reporting that gives leadership a clear read on where the business stands.

• Revenue planning partnering with sales leaders on the ground and our Revenue Operations team in New Zealand to produce robust sales plans that guide growth in the region.

• Finance strategy and partnering being the finance voice at the regional leadership table and building the team as the region scales.

• Treasury cash management FX and liquidity keeping the region funded and resilient in a volatile currency environment.

• Operational finance matters in the region including HR and Property.

Must-haves:

• Senior finance leadership experience ideally spanning both controllership/compliance and FP&A youve owned the full stack not just one slice.

• Strong knowledge of Argentine and broader South American tax statutory audit and regulatory environments.

• Strong financial modelling and planning capability you can own the numbers and make them trusted.

• Fluency in Spanish and English.

• The seniority and presence to partner leadership operate independently whilst you build a team and take ownership.

• Comfort with ambiguity and a genuine builders instinct youre energised by standing something up not maintaining it.

Nice-to-haves:

• Experience setting up finance functions or entities in a new market.

• Exposure to a high-inflation / complex-currency environment.

• SaaS or hardware-enabled SaaS background.

• A track record of using AI to create leverage across finance.

• Compliance backbone is solid tax audits and statutory reporting are clean on time and no longer a source of risk.

• Leadership runs on your numbers regional decisions are backed by planning and reporting they trust.

• Revenue planning is sharp enough to guide where and how fast the region scales.

• Youve begun building the team and function that outlasts any one person.

This role is Absolute Ownership in its purest form youre the driver of finance for an entire region no passenger seat. It rewards someone who works From First Principles to build the right function rather than the familiar one and who can Embrace Discomfort operating at the edge of a fast-scaling market.

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Own a part of Halter and share in our growth and success

• Unlimited PTO: Take time off when you need itno accrual required available from day one

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & paid wellness leave: Access confidential support through JustWorks plus 3 paid wellness days per year

• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical dental and vision coverage starting the first day of the month after you join (with most premiums covered including 100% of employee-only health premiums on select plans)

• Personal growth fund: $750 USD per year to support learning development or personal growth goals

• Parental leave: 16 weeks paid leave for birthing parents and 8 weeks paid leave for non-birthing parents

• 401(k): 100% match on the first 3% contributed plus 50% match on the next 2% (up to a 4% employer match) with immediate vesting

• Onboarding travel to New Zealand: Fly to NZ for onboarding at Halter HQ in Aucklandmeet the team visit a test farm and immerse yourself in all things Halter

Humans are wired for connection. Being office first is a core pillar of our culture because in-person connections drive your growth learning impact and relationships. Strong relationships make it easier to disagree give feedback and do meaningful work together.

Were office first not office only. Working from the office is our default but we flex when needed. We have a high-trust culture where everyone is trusted to do whats best for Halter.

Our office vibe is special the high energy and spectacular people make work enjoyable. Your growth and impact are unlimited here coming from solving problems innovating and constantly learning from each other.

Halter is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace a place where we can each be ourselves and do the best work of our lives. Research shows that while men apply to jobs when they meet an average of 60% of the requirements women and under-represented groups of candidates tend to only apply when they meet every requirement. If you think you have what it takes but dont necessarily tick every requirement on this job description please still get in touch and apply to Halter. Wed love to chat to see if youll be an epic fit!

If this opportunity sounds like you please apply below by sending through your cover letter explaining why youre excited about this role and working at Halter along with your CV and well be in touch!

Please also feel free to check out the careers page for more information on working at Halter and dont forget to follow us on LinkedIn & Instagram.

• Work that genuinely matters. Every now and again a company comes along that transforms an entire industry and leaves the world in a better place. Our team gets to be part of something truly meaningful helping farmers improve their livelihoods spend more time with their families and build more sustainable operations.

• Spectacular people solving hard problems. Our culture is designed for talented people to do work that changes lives. The team is filled with diverse kind and driven people who push each other to do their best work. Youll be thrown into the deep end tackling complex challenges and building something tangible that solves real problems.

• Youll grow here. Autonomy mastery and learning define how we work. Youll have the freedom to work on interesting problems master new skills and continuously develop yourself both through your role and our $1000 personal growth fund.

• This isnt easy and we love that its hard. Working at Halter will be the most rewarding and the most challenging work of your life. We move fast take bold bets and work hard to reshape an entire industry. As one team member put it: Joining Halter is a bit like strapping yourself to a rocket ship but its an epic journey to be a part of!

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Director