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title: 'Lead Accountant at LatamCent'
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# Lead Accountant at LatamCent

- **Company:** LatamCent
- **Location:** Mexico
- **Compensation:** $30k–$36k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-09-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-09
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/latamcent/199ebf7c-9ae3-4dff-a41e-e3f16ffa51ac

## Job description

## ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is a technology-driven property management company operating a portfolio of over 560+ single-family homes across three U.S. markets. We’re looking for a Lead Accountant to lead all accounting operations, from corporate financials to trust accounting compliance, as we continue to scale.

You’ll take ownership of corporate books, cash flow management, trust accounting accuracy, and partner with leadership to strengthen financial discipline and transparency. This is a hands-on and strategic role ideal for a detail-oriented professional with property management accounting experience and a strong grasp of trust accounting principles.

Success in the first 3–6 months means:

- Producing accurate and timely monthly financials
- Establishing strong reconciliation and trust accounting controls
- Improving reporting efficiency and cash flow visibility
- Building or optimizing internal/external accounting processes

## KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Corporate Accounting & Financial Management

- Maintain and manage corporate general ledger and financial statements
- Oversee cash management, intercompany transactions, and internal controls
- Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analyses
- Support strategic planning, cash flow forecasting, and KPI reporting

Trust Accounting Oversight

- Review and approve all property management accounting entries for compliance and accuracy
- Reconcile trust bank accounts and ensure adherence to trust accounting standards
- Audit owner statements, management fees, and reserve balances
- Supervise internal or third-party accountants handling property-level financials

Payables, Receivables & Reconciliation

- Manage owner distributions, management fees, and reserves
- Review vendor invoices, GL coding, and utility billables
- Audit and reconcile all bank accounts and corporate credit cards (Divvy)
- Oversee Section 8 and tenant payment postings, refunds, and move-out accounting

Compliance & Reporting

- Prepare and distribute 1099s and support annual tax filings
- Maintain audit-ready financial documentation and ensure regulatory compliance
- Coordinate with external auditors, CPAs, and vendors as needed

Collaboration & Leadership

- Manage and develop accounting team members or oversee outsourced accounting partners
- Collaborate with operations and maintenance teams to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Contribute to monthly financial reviews and provide actionable insights

## REQUIREMENTS

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in property management or real estate accounting
- Strong knowledge of trust accounting and experience with Rentvine or similar PMS
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and organizational skills
- Proven ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
- English: C1 or higher
- Availability to work U.S. business hours (EST or CST)

## COMPENSATION & LOGISTICS

- Salary: USD $30000 - $36000/year
- Bonus: Annual, performance-based tied to KPIs
- Time Zone: U.S. working hours
- Benefits: Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Contract Type: Full-time, remote from Latin America

## About LatamCent

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: LatamCent is a nearshore hiring partner that helps AI & B2B SaaS companies build remote teams with vetted professionals from Latin America.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped; funding not disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Miami Beach, Florida, United States
- **Founded**: 2023
- **Founders**: Luiz Cent

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Staffing and Recruiting, specialized in nearshore talent for AI and B2B SaaS companies.
- **Target customers**: U.S.-based B2B SaaS and AI startups, scale-ups, and enterprises.
- **Mission**: “Helping great companies and great talent grow together” – making hiring faster, smarter, and more human for teams that want to scale.

## Products & Services
- **Talent as a Service (TaaS)**: Fully managed service providing vetted LATAM professionals to join client projects on short notice. Payroll, compliance, and onboarding are handled by LatamCent. Candidates can start within days.
- **Direct Hire**: Full-time recruitment of AI & B2B SaaS professionals. LatamCent handles sourcing, multi-step vetting, and coordination. Typical time-to-hire is 21 days.
- **Contingency Recruitment**: Flexible model where LatamCent embeds as an extension of client teams, managing contracts, payroll, and compliance when needed.
- **Contractor-on-Record Services**: For companies without a LATAM entity, LatamCent acts as the legal employer, managing payroll, tax, and compliance to reduce establishment risk.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private company).
- **Key Metric**: 170+ candidates hired, 50+ client expansions, and a 93% first-placement success rate as of 2026. [latamcent.com](https://latamcent.com/about/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Not publicly available.
- **Growth Signals**: Founded in 2023, the company already operates across 8 countries (Argentina, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Australia, and more) and has offices in Miami and Medellín. LinkedIn reports 20,982 followers and a 400% quarterly increase in active job postings. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/latamcent)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Deep specialization**: Exclusively focuses on AI & B2B SaaS companies – founders and recruiters are former operators in that space, understanding product velocity, revenue targets, and team dynamics.
- **Stringent vetting**: Multi-step process includes role-specific interviews, technical/role-play exercises, responsiveness checks, reference verifications, and international background checks. Drives a 93% first-placement success rate with a 60-day replacement guarantee.
- **Flexible engagement models**: TaaS, Direct Hire, and Contingency options let clients scale up or down without overhead.
- **Speed**: First candidates presented in 7 days; most roles closed in 21 days; offers sent within 24 hours of decision.
- **Compliance and risk management**: Acts as contractor-on-record, handling payroll, legal, and tax for clients in up to 8 LATAM countries – nearly 99% of clients choose this service.

## Strategic Focus
- Deepen the nearshore talent pipeline from Latin America for high-growth AI and B2B SaaS teams.
- Expand hiring across multiple departments (engineering, GTM, finance, marketing) while maintaining a curated, high-touch approach.
- Continue building a remote-first, operationally efficient platform that reduces time-to-hire and compliance friction for clients.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture**: All open positions are remote. [latamcent.com/careers](https://latamcent.com/careers/)
- **Small, agile team**: Approximately 15 employees spanning several countries, offering a startup environment with direct impact.
- **Core values**: Action, ownership, clarity, and follow-through guide internal and client-facing work.
- **Exposure to cutting-edge tech**: Roles support AI, ML, blockchain, and B2B SaaS clients – employees work on real-world AI use cases and modern tech stacks.
- **Growth opportunity**: Rapidly growing company (170+ hires placed, 50+ client expansions in ~3 years) with a trajectory that offers career advancement.
- **Current open roles (as of mid-2026)**: SDR, SEO & GEO Analyst, Forward Deployed Engineer, Senior AI Engineer – indicating a mix of go-to-market and engineering positions. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/latamcent](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/latamcent)

## Sources
1. [latamcent.com](https://latamcent.com/)
2. [latamcent.com/about](https://latamcent.com/about/)
3. [latamcent.com/careers](https://latamcent.com/careers/)
4. [linkedin.com/company/latamcent](https://www.linkedin.com/company/latamcent)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/latamcent](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/latamcent)

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