A natural match if you have experience leading finance teams in Brazilian markets and managing complex accounting reconciliations.
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Original posting from Megaport via Lever
About Latitude.sh
Launched in 2019, Latitude.sh provides automated, global Bare Metal infrastructure with cloud-like flexibility. Recently acquired by Megaport, we are now integrating high-performance compute with world-class connectivity to power the next generation of AI and enterprise workloads at scale.
Summary
Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, the Divisional Financial Controller will be based in São Paulo and lead the local Compute finance team. The successful candidate must be fluent in English and native or fluent in Portuguese.
The role is responsible for overseeing the division’s financial and accounting operations, ensuring strong financial controls, compliance, accurate reporting, and integrity of financial information. As a key commercial partner to the business, the Divisional Financial
Controller will provide actionable financial insights, drive operational excellence, and support Latitude’s commercial objectives and sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
●Manage and mentor the local finance team in Sao Paulo, overseeing all end-to-end accounting, shared services (including AP, AR, and banking) and local finance compliance requirements
● Responsible for delivering accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, including the reconciliation and conversion of local BR GAAP accounts to Group IFRS standards.
● Ensure the finance team fulfills all Board, statutory and ASX-listed reporting requirements for Megaport Group purposes.
● Support local tax compliance, managing federal, state, and municipal tax filings (including SPED) and planning strategies to optimise the local tax position.
● Resolve technical accounting issues for the Compute division, ensuring alignment with broader Megaport Group policies, and driving forward changes as required.
● Partner with local department heads as required to drive divisional strategic initiatives and act as the primary financial voice for the division presenting business cases and initiative process updates transparently to HQ leadership
● Update key accounting policies, ensure system controls are in place and maintained, and continually drive process improvements to automate workflows and reduce manual intervention.
● Maintain a strong financial control environment, risk management protocols and audit readiness suitable for an ASX listed group, including full control of the balance sheet.
Skills & Qualifications:
● CA/CPA/CRC qualification or local equivalent.
● 5+ years of experience as a Finance Leader.
● CEFR Level C1 or higher in English
● Understanding of IFRS and US GAAP accounting requirements
● Extensive knowledge of local Brazilian tax frameworks and statutory reporting requirements, including BR GAAP, SPED compliance, and direct/indirect tax management.
● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
● Excellent ability to work to tight deadlines, deliver complete and accurate financial results and manage a broad team.
● Exceptional attention to detail.
● Ability to build relationships and manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities, including various levels of management
What Do We Offer?:
- Contractor (PJ) status
- Paid Time Off
- Competitive Compensation
- Meal Voucher: Cartão Caju
- SulAmérica Medical Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Wellhub (formerly Gympass)
- Annual Bonus based on company and team performance
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
At Latitude.sh, you’ll be part of a lean, agile team where your work truly matters. From day one, you’ll have ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a real impact through innovation and creative problem-solving.
Together with Megaport, we embrace a collaborative, low-hierarchy culture where curiosity drives growth, diversity is valued, and customers are at the center of everything we do. We’re proud to be an inclusive company and welcome talent from all backgrounds. If our values resonate with you, we’d love to meet you.
Source: Megaport careers (Lever)