Head of Accounting (Remote, Dominican Republic)

Who are we?

Blue Coding connects exceptional talent from Latin America and worldwide with leading companies in the US, Canada, and beyond through staff augmentation and direct placement. For over 12 years, we've empowered cutting-edge organizations to build great teams and develop innovative products. We work with digital agencies, SaaS providers, software consulting firms, and multinationals across more than 10 countries.

Our client is a globally operating yacht management company seeking senior financial leadership to oversee and scale their accounting function across multiple entities and international markets.

What are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Head of Accounting to lead all accounting operations for our international client. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple entities while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and compliance. If you are independent, a great communicator, a problem solver, and have strong attention to detail, this role is a great fit.

What's unique about this job?

This is a senior leadership opportunity to build and shape an accounting function within a growing, internationally operating company. You’ll have real ownership over financial strategy, team development, and process improvement — while collaborating directly with executive leadership to drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership & Reporting: Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. Develop, manage, and monitor budgets and forecasts. Prepare and present financial reports. Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations. Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Support strategic planning.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee all accounting transactions, ensuring accurate recording and coding. Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial records. Ensure supporting documentation is maintained. Establish and maintain efficient accounting processes. Supervise month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Cash Management, Reconciliations & AP: Oversee bank, credit card, and cash reconciliations. Review reconciliations for completeness and accuracy. Manage accounts payable processes, including vendor payments and approval workflows. Monitor cash flow and support treasury management. Maintain audit-ready financial records.
• Team Leadership & Process Improvement: Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff. Establish performance expectations and provide coaching. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and internal controls. Collaborate with cross-functional departments.
• Compliance, Audit & Risk Management: Ensure compliance with local, state, federal, and international financial regulations. Coordinate external audits. Prepare audit schedules. Implement and maintain strong internal controls. Ensure compliance with tax, payroll, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Client & Stakeholder Support: Communicate professionally with clients, vendors, banks, auditors, and external partners. Support management with financial insights. Collaborate with leadership to align financial strategies with company goals.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation preferred or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong expertise in QuickBooks Online and financial reporting systems.
• Extensive experience with budgeting, financial analysis, reconciliations, and accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, internal controls, and financial compliance.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Nice to Have:

• Experience managing multi-entity and multi-currency accounting environments.
• Background in the maritime, yachting, luxury, or hospitality industry.
• Experience overseeing payroll and treasury functions.
• Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting, and business performance analysis.

Location:

This position is open exclusively to candidates based in the Dominican Republic. Fully remote.

Note: AI tools may be used to support the hiring process, but final decisions are made by humans.