Senior Finance & HR Specialist

Senior Finance & HR Specialist

Location: Remote – Latin America
Type of Contract: Full-Time
Salary Range: Market Rates
Language Requirements: Fluent English

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Finance & People Specialist with a strong background in US finance, accounting, payroll, tax compliance, and People Operations. This role is approximately 70% Finance and 30% HR, supporting their US operations while collaborating closely with UK-based teams. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple responsibilities across both functions.

Key Responsibilities

Finance (70%)

• Oversee day-to-day US financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and employee expenses managed by outsourced providers.
• Manage US payroll through JustWorks, reviewing and approving payroll runs and resolving payroll-related issues.
• Coordinate US tax compliance, including sales tax, franchise tax, and annual federal filings, working with external advisers.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, analyze variances, and provide insights to UK Finance and leadership.
• Improve financial processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure consistent accounting practices.

People Operations (30%)

• Serve as the first point of contact for US employees and managers regarding HR policies, benefits, and employment matters.
• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, and employee changes throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate employee records, documentation, and HR systems.
• Administer employee benefits and coordinate with payroll and benefits providers.
• Support managers with routine employee matters and escalate complex HR or compliance issues when necessary.
• Maintain awareness of US employment laws and state-specific requirements, supporting HR policy and handbook updates.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Strong accounting experience, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, employee expenses, and reconciliations.
• Experience with month-end close, accruals, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of US accounting principles, financial controls, and tax compliance requirements.
• Experience managing US payroll and employee benefits, preferably using platforms such as JustWorks.
• Practical experience in US HR or People Operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee administration.
• Knowledge of US employment practices and state-specific regulations.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and handle confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting employees across multiple US states.
• Experience working with outsourced finance teams, external tax advisers, and payroll providers.
• Previous experience collaborating with international teams, particularly UK-based Finance and HR departments.
• Proven ability to improve processes and work independently across multiple business functions.