The Legends Agency
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
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Minimum 7 years experience in finance/accounting, including 3+ years in a leadership role
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Lead, mentor, and manage a remote accounting team across AP, AR, payroll, and GL functions
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Prepare and deliver accurate financial statements (monthly, quarterly, annually)
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Oversee compliance, audits, tax filings, and maintain robust internal controls
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Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
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Monitor cash flow and capital needs to support business growth
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Provide financial analysis and modeling to support strategic decisions
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Support M&A, due diligence, and post-acquisition integration
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Identify financial risks, drive cost-efficiencies, and improve operational processes
About You
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Minimum 7 years’ finance experience, with 3+ years in a senior or leadership role
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CPA qualified (essential), with a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or similar
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Deep knowledge of US GAAP and regulatory compliance
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Experience with financial planning, analysis, reporting, and team leadership
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Strong ERP experience (e.g., Sage, NetSuite) and advanced Excel proficiency
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Experience in the construction or utilities sector preferred
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Clear communicator who can simplify financial insights for non-finance stakeholders
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Highly organized, detail-driven, and able to thrive in a remote, deadline-driven environment
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Comfortable working US PST hours (5pm2am SA time), Monday – Friday
Originally posted on Himalayas
To apply for this job please visit himalayas.app.
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