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About the job Finance Controller

Financial Controller
Lead the Financial Strategy for a Major US Utilities Group Remote Role Based in South Africa
Accounting & Finance | R65,000 - R80,000/month | Remote (South Africa) | US Working Hours (PST)

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established US-based infrastructure and utilities group operating through several key subsidiaries across pipeline, excavation, and traffic management services. Known for their commitment to innovation, safety, and service delivery, they are seeking a Finance Controller in South Africa to join their remote team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute at a strategic level, working closely with senior leadership while supporting long-term growth and financial integrity.

The Role: Finance Controller
As the Finance Controller, you will lead the full finance function across all business entities, driving accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial operations. You will be a trusted strategic partner to the CFO, responsible for reporting, budgeting, audits, and team leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role for a commercially astute finance professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, remote working environment aligned to US time zones.

Key Responsibilities

  • Minimum 7 years experience in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in a leadership role

  • Lead, mentor, and manage a remote accounting team across AP, AR, payroll, and GL functions

  • Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually)

  • Oversee compliance, audits, tax filings, and maintain robust internal controls

  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning

  • Monitor cash flow and capital needs to support business growth

  • Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions

  • Support M&A, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration

  • Identify financial risks, drive cost-efficiencies, and improve operational processes

About You

  • Minimum 7 years' finance experience, with 3+ years in a senior or leadership role

  • CPA qualified (essential), with a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar

  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and regulatory compliance

  • Experience with financial planning, analysis, reporting, and team leadership

  • Strong ERP experience (e.g., Sage, NetSuite) and advanced Excel proficiency

  • Experience in the construction or utilities sector preferred

  • Clear communicator who can simplify financial insights for non-finance stakeholders

  • Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to thrive in a remote, deadline-driven environment

  • Comfortable working US PST hours (5pm2am SA time), Monday - Friday