Controller

About the role

We're looking for a Controller who wants to build. SXSE is the financial and legal backbone for a family of operating companies spanning retail, manufacturing and transportation operations, real estate development, construction management, software development and additional consulting and professional services across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico. We need the person who will own the financial infrastructure that supports a complex, high-growth portfolio. Your job is to take ownership of all of it - the monthly close, consolidation, AP/AR, treasury and cash management, audit preparation, and team development - and turn it into a department that operates with accuracy, speed, and independence. This is a rare opportunity to serve as the most senior internal finance leader for a portfolio scaling from $40M to $80M+ in revenue, based in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The role requires periodic travel to the mainland U.S. for close cycles, audits, and executive planning sessions.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Consolidation
• Treasury & Cash Management
• AP/AR & Revenue Operations
• Internal Controls, Audit Readiness & Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Financial Reporting & Lender Compliance
• You'll support the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages for lenders and ownership, including covenant compliance calculations. You'll partner with the external advisory team during the transition period and eventually own this process as internal leadership matures.

Requirements

• Required:
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with significant multi-entity or multi-jurisdictional operations exposure
• Demonstrated experience managing a full monthly close cycle across multiple entities, including consolidation and intercompany eliminations
• Hands-on treasury and cash management experience - daily cash positioning, payment prioritization, and liquidity reporting
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, including comfort with lease accounting (ASC 842), revenue recognition, and multi-entity consolidation
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online at an enterprise level or comparable accounting platforms (Intacct, NetSuite, Xero)
• Experience managing and developing accounting staff, including remote and offshore teams
• Fluent English required; bilingual Spanish/English strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Strongly Preferred:
• Active CPA license (US) or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with Puerto Rico tax requirements, Act 60 compliance, and export services reporting
• Experience in highly regulated industries - hospitality, financial services, or similar
• Experience building accounting functions from early-stage or post-restructure environments
• Advanced Excel proficiency; familiarit

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Additional Information

SXSE Enterprises is the financial and legal backbone for a family of operating companies spanning retail, manufacturing and transportation operations, real estate development, construction management, software development and additional consulting and professional services across multiple U.S. states and Puerto Rico.

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