Financial Controller

Role Responsibilities Accounting and tax. Oversee and manage accounting, tax, and reporting activities across Brazil and the US, ensuring compliance with IFRS and US GAAP standards. Effectively manage external BPO firm. Closing process. Lead monthly and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness. Financial reporting. Build audit-ready documentation and maintain a culture of transparency, accountability, and precision. Support investor reporting and due diligence processes. Partner with FP&A to integrate financial reporting with forecasting and performance tracking. Internal Controls and Risk Management. Design, implement, and maintain financial internal controls that support scalability and mitigate risks. ERP. Lead the implementation of the company’s ERP and financial tools, ensuring automation and data consistency. Processes. Identify process bottlenecks and lead efficiency initiatives that reduce manual work and improve accuracy across finance workflows. Background and Requirements 5-10 years of experience in accounting, auditing, or controlling, with minimum 4 years at a Big Four firm Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field; CPA or equivalent certification preferred Deep understanding of Brazilian accounting standards, IFRS, and consolidation across multi-entity structures Experience working with external auditors and tax advisors to ensure full compliance Proven experience building or upgrading accounting and tax processes in cross-border companies Exposure to ERP implementation or systems integration projects Nice to Haves Startup or operating environment experience Personal Attributes Analytical & Detail‑Oriented. You combine technical depth with an obsession for accuracy and structure. Integrity & Ownership. You take responsibility for numbers, controls, and compliance, and build trust across teams and investors. Calm Under Pressure. You maintain composure and clarity in a fast‑paced, evolving environment. Collaborative Partner. You work fluidly with finance, legal, and operations, communicating complexity in clear, actionable language. Scrappy & Pragmatic. You thrive in fast‑paced, high‑growth, and sometimes ambiguous environments. Mission‑Driven. You’re motivated by Terradot’s goal to unlock gigaton‑scale carbon removal through science and technology Joining Terradot as Financial Controller means building financial systems that support a company operating at the frontier of climate, science, and finance, and shaping how scalable, high‑integrity carbon removal becomes a reality. If you are as excited as we are about this, we’d love to hear from you About Terradot Our mission is to stabilize Earth’s climate by transforming nature’s most powerful permanent carbon removal process into a global climate solution. By advancing science, building technology, and assembling a global coalition, we are catalyzing a global initiative to scale Enhanced Rock Weathering within the next decade, starting in Brazil. Founded out of the Stanford University ecosystem, Terradot is led by the world’s leading experts to advance the science and technology of ERW. Our unique structure bridges industry, academia, and government and allows our team to contribute with speed & scale. We have raised $58.2M in total funding from John Doerr, Sheryl Sandberg & Tom Bernthal, George Roberts, Microsoft’s Climate Innovation Fund, Google, Cisco and Venture Funds, Floodgate, Kleiner Perkins, Acre Venture Partners, Gigascale Capital, Valor Capital, Ponderosa Ventures and others. We have sold ~300,000 tons in offtakes from leading CDR buyers like Frontier and Google. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Research suggests that qualified people from historically marginalized groups may self‑select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr