Controllers Global Accounting, Corp & US Accounting Senior (Lease Accounting)

Location: Escazú, Costa Rica. Hybrid work: required to work from the hirify.global office 2–3 days per week or as needed by the business. Average travel to other locations may be required for projects, business meetings, and workshops.

Company

hirify.global develops innovative therapies and operates global finance and accounting processes supporting US and international legal entities.

What you will do

• Perform daily lease-accounting activities related to ASC 842.
• Participate in month-end financial close activities for US and international legal entities, including monitoring selected GL accounts, running activities in hirify.global’s lease-accounting solution, maintaining zero-balance clearing accounts, and preparing monthly lease journal entries.
• Maintain accounting records, supporting documentation, work instructions, and compliance files.
• Research, analyze, and resolve irregularities and discrepancies with internal business partners and Division/Market colleagues.
• Communicate work status, deadlines, issues, and potential solutions to peers and management.
• Support global initiatives and continuous-improvement projects while meeting service-level, control, and compliance requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience.
• Practical experience with US GAAP and statutory accounting, or experience with other GAAPs.
• English proficiency required.
• Solid understanding of accounting and finance principles, business operations, and processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, presentation, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, prioritize tasks, identify problems proactively, and learn new software quickly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Strong commitment to control, compliance, operational excellence, and defined process requirements.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree.
• CPA or international equivalent such as ACCA, or CPA eligibility.
• Public accounting experience.
• Advanced SAP and HFM experience.
• International experience.
• Experience using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT or Microsoft Copilot, with understanding of responsible AI, risk management, and ethical use.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular employment in a global, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Hybrid working model combining remote work with on-site collaboration.
• Opportunities to develop technical and business skills and participate in global transformation initiatives.
• Work requires adherence to established service-level agreements, internal controls, compliance requirements, and business deadlines.