Opportunity: Work with US-based businesses
Level: Accounting Leadership
Ready to take your accounting career integral?
Are you an experienced Head Accountant or Chief Accountant (Contador General / Jefe de Contabilidad / Contador Principal) looking to work with US-based companies?
If you’ve run the accounting function, owned the close and the financial statements, and led a team of accountants, this could be an exciting next step.
Through MAVI, you can explore remote opportunities with US businesses, take full ownership of the books and the team behind them, and build international experience, all while working from Peru.
About MAVI
Great talent shouldn’t be limited by geography.
At MAVI, we connect exceptional finance and accounting professionals with US companies, opening doors to meaningful international career opportunities.
We believe the best professionals deserve opportunities to make an impact, take ownership, and grow their careers, regardless of where they’re based.
What You’ll Own
- The Accounting Function: Run day-to-day accounting end to end, from the general ledger and AP/AR to payroll accounting and fixed assets.
- Close & Financial Statements: Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, and prepare accurate financial statements under US GAAP.
- Review & Quality: Review journal entries, reconciliations, and schedules before they reach US leadership, and hold the team to clear quality standards.
- Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and set priorities for accountants and assistants, keeping delivery on track against close deadlines.
- Policies, Controls & Audit: Maintain accounting policies, SOPs, and internal controls, and manage audit and tax requests with external firms.
- Reporting & Partnership: Give US finance leaders clear reporting, variance explanations, and early warning on accounting risks.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong accounting ownership: 8+ years of accounting experience, including leading the accounting function or the full close for a company or business unit.
- Hands-on US GAAP expertise: Practical experience applying US GAAP, or strong NIIF (IFRS) experience, ideally while supporting US-based businesses, whether in-house, at a multinational, or through an audit or outsourced accounting firm.
- Technical depth: Strong understanding of financial statements, complex reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls.
- Team leadership: Experience managing accountants and reviewing their work.
- Good English communication: Confidence working directly with US finance teams and senior stakeholders.
Good to Have
- Experience with NetSuite, QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, SAP, or similar accounting ERPs.
- Multi-entity, intercompany, or consolidation experience.
- Contador Público Colegiado (CPC), US CPA, ACCA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Experience working with US startups, growing businesses, or international teams.
Why Explore This Opportunity?
? International Exposure: Work with US-based businesses and gain valuable cross-border accounting experience.
? Remote Flexibility: Work from Peru while collaborating with US teams, in the same time zone as US Eastern business hours for most of the year.
? Meaningful Ownership: Run the accounting function and the team behind it, and work closely with US finance leaders.
? Professional Growth: A clear path toward Controller and Financial Controller roles through MAVI.
? Competitive Opportunities: Competitive USD-denominated compensation.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Excited about the opportunity to take your accounting career further? We’d love to hear from you!
Apply today, and our team will be in touch to discuss the next steps.
📌 Head Accountant - 100% Remote (Perú)
🏢 Mavi
📍 Perú