VP of Finance - LATAM

Description

Rapyd has unified payments, payouts and fintech on one worldwide platform, and we’re assembling the world’s best team to liberate global commerce. With offices in Tel Aviv, Amsterdam, Singapore, Iceland, London, Dubai, Hong Kong, and the U.S., the opportunities at Rapyd are limitless.

We believe in straight talk, quick decisions, strong execution and elegant solutions. Rapyd is where hard work pays off and careers take off. Join us and let’s build the future of fintech together.

Position Summary

The VP of Finance - LATAM is responsible for leading the Finance organization across the region, providing strategic financial leadership while ensuring strong governance, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence. The role partners closely with regional and global leadership to drive sustainable growth, optimize financial performance, and support business expansion across multiple Latin American markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the regional Finance organization across Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Tax, Procurement, Finance Operations and Shared Services.

• Drive the annual planning process, budgeting, forecasting and performance management across all LATAM entities.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting under IFRS and local statutory requirements.

• Optimize cash flow, working capital, capital allocation and liquidity management across the region.

• Partner with Commercial, Product and Operations teams to maximize profitable growth and support strategic initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with all tax, regulatory, corporate governance and internal control requirements.

• Lead finance transformation initiatives, automation projects and continuous process improvements.

• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, regulators and external advisors.

• Build, develop and mentor a high-performing regional Finance organization.

• Act as the primary Finance partner to the Global CFO and the LATAM Leadership Team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.

• MBA and/or CPA preferred.

• 15+ years of Finance experience, including regional leadership across Latin America.

• Experience in FinTech, Payments, Financial Services or Technology is highly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Treasury, Tax, XB payments, Stablecoin, FP&A and multi-country operations.

• Proven leadership in multinational and matrix organizations.

Leadership Competencies

• Strategic mindset

• Executive presence

• Business partnering

• Commercial acumen

• Change leadership

• People leadership

• Strong communication and stakeholder management

• Results-oriented with a hands-on approach

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