Payroll/Finance Controller Specialist
Core
Build and manage a scalable, compliant, and efficient financial operation supporting the Guatemala office, overseeing end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and accounting operations.
Role type
Payroll/Finance Controller Specialist
Builds
Accurate payroll, financial reports, tax filings, and compliant accounting records for the Guatemala entity.
Domain
Finance & Payroll in Guatemala
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Payroll administration, Guatemalan labor law compliance, statutory payment processing (Bono 14, Aguinaldo, IGSS), accounts payable, general ledger reconciliation, journal entry preparation, external audit coordination, HRIS/payroll system management, advanced Excel
Preferred skills
CPA certification, experience with multinational organizations, English proficiency
Technologies
QuickBooks, Tipalti, Planilla, HRIS
Responsibilities
Process monthly/bi-weekly payroll including salaries, overtime, commissions, and deductions; prepare and submit payroll tax filings and manage IGSS contributions; reconcile payroll transactions with GL and post accounting transactions; process vendor invoices and manage onboarding in Tipalti; serve as primary contact for external auditors and government inspections; conduct payroll audits and maintain employee records; partner with HR to manage employee lifecycle events; resolve complex employee payroll inquiries.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC