Head of Finance

The Head of Finance is responsible for leading the organizations financial strategy while ensuring full legal tax and regulatory compliance across all operating countries. This role safeguards financial health through strong internal controls accurate reporting and the design and enforcement of robust financial policies.

As a strategic partner to the CEO the Head of Finance provides clarity for high-stakes decision-making and oversees all financial operations supplier management and relationships with banks auditors tax specialists and regulatory entities.

This role is technology-driven heavily focused on automation operational efficiency and financial systems ensuring processes scale quickly (speed-forward) across markets. The Head of Finance is also client-facing both internally and externally providing financial guidance with clarity and professionalism.

A strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and other financial systems is required to modernize workflows and enhance end-to-end visibility.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with tax financial and labor laws in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
• Oversee local tax filings including sales/use taxes withholdings contributions regulatory submissions and informatives.
• Maintain updated financial policies aligned with jurisdictional requirements and global best practices.
• Lead internal and external audits ensuring complete documentation transparency and readiness.
• Develop and maintain a compliance risk matrix and mitigation protocols.

U.S. Tax Responsibilities (when applicable)

• Supervise federal and state reporting related to withholdings dividends and informatives.
• Coordinate U.S. tax-related matters with external specialists.
• Ensure compliance for cross-border financial activity involving U.S. entities.

Financial Leadership & Internal Controls

• Lead financial planning forecasting and annual budgeting cycles.
• Oversee monthly close financial statements and variance analysis.
• Implement and monitor strong internal controls across all financial processes.
• Oversee multi-entity structures consolidations intercompany allocations and cross-border financial flows.
• Drive automation of financial processes improving speed accuracy and traceability.

Technology Systems & Automation

• Lead the modernization of the finance function through advanced tools workflows and automation.
• Manage and optimize financial platforms such as QuickBooks banking portals dashboards and internal systems.
• Implement integrations between financial tools and operational systems (e.g. procurement HRIS media investment tools).
• Identify opportunities for speed-forward automation to reduce manual steps and improve reporting efficiency.

Treasury Cash Flow & Banking

• Lead liquidity strategy cash flow planning and fund allocation.
• Oversee treasury operations reconciliations and payment execution.
• Maintain strong partnerships with banks across Puerto Rico and Colombia.
• Implement controls to prevent duplicate payments fraud or operational discrepancies.

Supplier & Procurement Management

• Lead supplier management strategy including vetting negotiations contracts and renewal cycles.
• Oversee the Procure-to-Pay workflow: onboarding PO verification terms validation approvals and payments.
• Ensure compliance and proper documentation for local and international suppliers.
• Identify cost-optimization opportunities and strengthen supplier performance.

Payroll & Workforce Financial Operations

• Oversee payroll operations in Puerto Rico and Colombia ensuring timely accurate and compliant execution.
• Validate compensation structures bonuses provisions and termination processes.
• Ensure accurate cost allocation by employee according to organizational structure.

Financial Reporting & Executive Communication

• Prepare and present financial statements dashboards KPIs and executive-level insights.
• Highlight risks opportunities and financial scenarios for strategic planning.
• Translate complex financial concepts into clear actionable recommendations for non-financial teams.
• Maintain historical financial records and audit-ready data trails.

Competencies

• Deep understanding of Puerto Rico and Colombia tax financial and labor legislation.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. tax obligations including withholdings dividends and informatives.
• Strong leadership and capacity to run multi-country financial operations.
• Highly analytical with strong financial judgment and decision-making skills.
• Expertise in treasury cash flow management and internal controls.
• Strong negotiation skills and supplier-management capabilities.
• Strong proficiency with QuickBooks financial systems and automated workflows.
• Advanced Excel and excellent command of banking and reporting platforms.
• Outstanding communication skills (internal & external client-facing).
• Technology-driven process-oriented and comfortable leading digital transformation.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years in senior finance accounting tax or treasury roles.
• Experience managing financial operations across multiple countries.
• Experience with supplier management and contract negotiation.
• Strong background in tax compliance financial policies and audit processes.
• Familiarity with multi-entity structures cost allocation models and cross-border financial coordination.
• Proven experience with QuickBooks and financial automation tools.
• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Economics or related field (Masters is a plus).
• Bilingual EnglishSpanish (mandatory).