What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at BrightCell Logistics?
About the Role
BrightCell Logistics is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) – LATAM to lead regional financial management and contribute to the company's financial strength and business performance.
We are looking for a finance leader with experience in logistics, transportation, warehousing, or third-party logistics (3PL), supported by a strong background in controllership. This role combines strategic financial leadership with direct involvement in financial operations, performance analysis, and resource optimization.
The CFO will play a key role in strengthening financial controls, providing reliable insights for decision-making, and improving profitability, cash flow, and operational efficiency in close collaboration with senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead regional financial management, including accounting, controllership, and executive financial reporting.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure efficient use of financial resources.
- Identify opportunities to improve margins, optimize costs, and enhance profitability.
- Strengthen controllership processes, internal controls, and financial reporting standards.
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information.
- Partner with senior leadership and operational teams to evaluate business performance and support decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax requirements, and regulatory obligations.
- Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and management tools.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of finance experience, with a strong track record in Controller, Financial Controller, or Regional Controller roles.
- Proven experience in logistics, freight transportation, warehousing, distribution, or third-party logistics (3PL) companies.
- Strong expertise in controllership, accounting, financial close, consolidation, and management reporting.
- Experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, working capital, and profitability analysis.
- Experience managing regional, multinational, or multi-entity financial operations.
- Knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and ERP systems.
- Professional fluency in English and Spanish.
- CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification preferred, ideally active in the United States.
Why Join BrightCell Logistics?
This is an opportunity to take on a regional finance leadership role with a direct impact on business performance, operational efficiency, and the continued development of the company's financial management.
Interested in this opportunity? We invite qualified finance professionals with relevant industry experience to apply.