Controller

As we expand our global footprint, we're looking for a seasoned Controller to lead our accounting function and help scale financial operations across multiple regions. In this critical role, you'll manage the company's financial close, reporting, compliance, and control functions, while playing a key role in a company-wide ERP migration and supporting cross-border business growth. This is a rare opportunity to shape the finance foundation of a rapidly growing streaming company entering new international markets.

Key Responsibilities

Global Financial Operations & Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process across multiple entities and currencies
• Ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP or IFRS, and local statutory requirements in key markets
• Coordinate local compliance efforts, including tax filings, audits, and statutory reporting with in-country partners
• Lead or support a global ERP migration , ensuring system alignment with multi-entity, multi-currency, and subscription revenue environments
• Define accounting workflows, data integrity checks, and automation processes across all business units
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Product, and Operations to integrate financial systems with business platforms

Revenue & Subscription Accounting

• Oversee global revenue recognition policies (e.g., ASC 606 or equivalent), including subscription, advertising, and content licensing revenue streams
• Work with Data and Billing teams to ensure platform usage and customer data flows cleanly into financial systems

Internal Controls & Process Standardization

• Implement and monitor Sarbanes-Oxley compliant internal controls across regions, ensuring compliance and reducing operational & financial risk
• Create scalable accounting processes to support growth in new markets
• Evaluate and improve cash management, intercompany transactions, and FX exposure

Treasury Management

• Ensure on time payments and cash monitoring & prioritization to ensure proper business liquidity.
• Work with banking relationships & process to increase efficiency in cash management and FX translation impacts.
• Manage in-country cash, FX, and bank set-ups to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.

Strategic Finance Support

• Partner with FP&A on budgeting, cash forecasting, and financial scenario planning
• Support new market entry with financial modeling, local accounting setup, and cross-border compliance guidance
• Provide strategic insight into operational KPIs, revenue trends, and content investment ROI
• Support the long-term organizational design to ensure proper team resourcing with a balanced understanding of fiscal priorities
• Hire, mentor, and lead a growing international accounting team
• Promote a culture of transparency, accuracy, and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred
• Experience:
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership or Controller role
• Demonstrated success in ERP implementation/migration , ideally in a global, multi-entity environment
• Experience in digital media, streaming, SaaS, or subscription-based business models
• Track record of managing accounting across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., North America, LATAM, EMEA, APAC)
• Technical Skills:
• In-Depth understanding of US GAAP/IFRS, ASC 606, and multi-entity consolidations
• Expertise with ERP systems (NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP), and billing platforms (e.g., Zuora)
• Advanced Excel and strong financial systems acumen
• Soft Skills:
• Speaks multiple languages with Portuguese and English as the strongest
• Excellent leadership and project management skills
• Clear, confident communicator with cross-cultural awareness
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment

About OTTera
OTTera, a distinguished white label OTT service provider, with its headquarters in Los Angeles, draws upon a rich 14-year legacy of experience. With a large team spanning multiple continents, we provide a diverse range of perspective, background, and leadership. We excel in providing customized OTT application and FAST channel development, global distribution, comprehensive monetization solutions, and everything in between to clients worldwide.

Culture
We're a proudly diverse, global team that values collaboration, inclusion, and a wide range of perspectives. Our work culture is built on open communication — we hold formal standups twice a week, along with regular informal check-ins to support each other and tackle challenges as they come up.

This is a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple initiatives moving forward at once. We're looking for individuals who are organized, adaptable, and self-motivated — people who ask the right questions, take initiative, and are excited to help us expand our footprint in the streaming space and shape the future of digital content.

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