Junior controller - Manufacturing Industry

Location:

Remote (LATAM-based candidates only)

Salary Range:

$2000- $4,000 USD P month

About the Role We’re looking for a

highly autonomous, analytical Accountant

to join a growing team in the

CPG / manufacturing environment

. This role goes beyond traditional accounting tasks and sits somewhere between a

Super Senior Accountant and a Junior Controller

. This person will not only handle day-to-day accounting responsibilities, but also bring

strong analytical thinking, inventory and cost ownership, and troubleshooting skills

. The ideal candidate is someone who can independently identify issues, understand why numbers don’t make sense, and proactively propose solutions. This is a hands-on role for someone who has

actually produced financial statements

, not just reviewed them.

Key Responsibilities Core Accounting & Financial Ownership Produce

monthly financial statements

(not just review them) Own full-cycle accounting processes in

QuickBooks Online

(required) Perform bank, balance sheet, and account reconciliations Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting Inventory, COGS & Cost Analysis (Must-Have) Reconcile

inventory and sales

end-to-end Own and analyze

COGS and cost behavior Identify cost variances, inefficiencies, or inconsistencies Understand how cost changes impact margins and performance Work closely with inventory-heavy operations typical of

CPG / manufacturing Shopify & Sales Reconciliation (Must-Have) Reconcile

Shopify sales

against accounting records Understand sales flow, fees, payouts, and discrepancies Ensure alignment between operational data and financials Trade Spend & CPG-Specific Analysis Understand and manage

trade spend

concepts common in CPG / wineries Analyze promotional spend and its financial impact Bring ideas, improvements, and best practices to the team Potentially help

train or guide other team members

with less experience Troubleshooting & Problem Solving (Critical) Investigate issues when numbers don’t match or processes break Go beyond “I don’t know” — identify root causes and fix problems Act as a go-to person when things don’t work as expected

What We’re Looking For ✅ Must-Have 4–7 years of experience

as an Accountant Proven experience

producing financial statements Strong background in

manufacturing and/or inventory-heavy environments Solid experience with

inventory and sales reconciliations Hands-on experience reconciling

Shopify Strong

troubleshooting and analytical skills QuickBooks Online

experience (required)

➕ Nice to Have Experience in

CPG, food & beverage, wineries

, or similar industries Familiarity with tools like

A2X, C7

, or similar inventory/sales platforms Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field Certifications or additional accounting training Experience mentoring or guiding junior team members