Technical Accounting Specialist (Lead)

At R2, we believe that small and medium businesses are the productive engine of society. Small and medium businesses (SMBs) make up over 90% of companies in Latin America, yet they face a trillion-dollar credit gap. Our mission is to unlock SMBs’ potential by providing financial solutions that are tailored to their needs. We are reimagining the financial infrastructure of Latin America - where SMBs financial needs are satisfied without ever having to go to a bank.

R2 enables platforms in Latin America to embed financial services that SMBs can then leverage (starting with revenue-based financing and buy now pay later for business customers). We are a tight knit team coming from organizations such as Google, Amazon, Nubank, Uber, Capital One, Mercado Libre, Globant, J.P. Morgan, and Ualá. We are backed by world-class investors such as Gradient Ventures (Google’s AI-focused fund), COMETA, General Catalyst, Hi Ventures, Y Combinator, Femsa Ventures, Prosus, Endeavor Catalyst, among others.

We’re looking for a Technical Accounting Lead (Specialist) who will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s accounting governance, policy development, and technical interpretation of complex transactions under IFRS. This is a senior individual contributor role with managerial scope and cross-functional influence, working closely with Finance, Legal, Product, and the external auditors to ensure the integrity and quality of R2’s financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• TECHNICAL ACCOUNTING & POLICY LEADERSHIP

  • Lead technical research and interpretation of IFRS standards, and other complex areas impacting fintech and lending businesses.
  • Develop and maintain the company’s accounting policies, ensuring consistent application across entities and jurisdictions.
  • Prepare high-quality technical memos, white papers, and position papers to support accounting conclusions and management decisions.
  • Monitor changes in IFRS and regulatory guidance, assessing their potential impact and communicating implications to senior management.

• COMPLEX TRANSACTIONS & ACCOUNTING JUDGMENTS

  • Provide technical guidance on complex transactions, including structured financings, convertible instruments, financial instruments, venture debt, and intercompany restructurings.
  • Partner with Legal and Capital Markets to ensure accounting treatment is aligned with contractual terms and business intent.
  • Participate in due diligence and accounting assessments for new products, partnerships, or acquisitions.

• FINANCIAL STATEMENTS & EXTERNAL REPORTING SUPPORT

• Support the preparation and review of IFRS financial statements, notes, and management commentary, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with disclosure requirements.

• Collaborate with the external reporting and consolidation teams on the presentation of key accounting areas.

• Act as a key liaison for external auditors on accounting judgments and documentation.

• KNOWLEDGE SHARING & GOVERNANCE

  • Lead training sessions and workshops for finance and cross-functional teams on IFRS principles, new accounting developments, and company policies.
  • Promote a culture of high technical standards and continuous learning within the finance organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or audit, ideally in fintech, banking, or Big 4 advisory.
• Strong technical expertise in IFRS 9 and IFRS 15, with exposure to complex transactions and financial instruments.
• Proven ability to draft and present technical accounting memos and opinions with clarity and analytical depth.
• Experience supporting external audits and financial statement preparation under IFRS.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Full professional fluency in English and Spanish and/or Portuguese is a strong plus.
• Previous experience in a high-growth fintech or startup environment is highly desirable.
• Hands-on, owner mentality with strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Location: São Paulo - Brazil, Buenos Aires - Argentina, Santiago - Chile and Bogotá - Colombia will also be considered.