Accounting Lead
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Highly competitive due to strong brand recognition in the fintech industry, complemented by excellent benefits and equity opportunities.
- Highly competitive position in a leading fintech company.
- Attractive benefits including extensive health plans and equity opportunities.
- Role with significant responsibility and impact on the financial landscape.
Pros
- Work for a top-tier fintech company with a strong focus on innovation.
- Robust benefits package including medical, mental health, and generous leave policies.
- Valuable experience shaping financial operations in a large-scale organization.
Cons
- High expectations may require significant commitment.
- Preference for candidates with specific fintech experience.
- Potential for fast-paced work leading to burnout if not managed.
Who it's for
Senior level • Remote with occasional office presence
Good fit
- Experienced accountants in the fintech space
- Leaders looking to drive change in financial practices
- Candidates interested in working with innovative financial products
Not recommended for
- Newcomers to the accounting field without relevant experience
- Professionals averse to fast-paced environments
- Individuals less engaged with financial regulation
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
About Us
Nu is the world’s largest digital banking platform outside of Asia, serving over 118 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. The company has been leading an industry transformation by leveraging data and proprietary technology to develop innovative products and services.
Guided by its mission to fight complexity and empower people, Nu caters to customers’ complete financial journey, promoting financial access and advancement with responsible lending and transparency. The company is powered by an efficient and scalable business model that combines low cost to serve with growing returns. Nu’s impact has been recognized in multiple awards, including Time 100 Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Banks. Learn more :https://international.nubank.com.br/careers/
You'll be responsible for
- Prepare statutory financial statements and design financial controls relating to general ledger including (structure of the financials, policies and disclosures).
- Review on a monthly basis the trial balance and the general reconciliation controls.
- Assist with regulatory reporting analysis and preparation efforts.
- Preparation of supporting documentation for internal and regulatory audits.
- Ensure accurate recording and reporting of credit operation and deposits in compliance with US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Provide insights and recommendations to optimize financial performance and address potential risks.
- Assist in the development and implementation of internal controls to credit operations and deposits.
- Support execution of financial controls (SOX, Entity level controls related to accounting process)
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging regulations, and best practices concerning credit operations and deposits financial reporting.
- Monitor and analyze key financial metrics, trends, and performance indicators relevant to the market.
- Prepare detailed financial reports, and variance analyses to support strategic decision-making.
We are looking for a person who has
- Extensive experience (10+ years) in accounting, including reconciliations, depreciation, financial controls, and accounting closing.
- Experience in assisting with internal and external audits, as well as engaging with regulatory bodies.
- Experience in local tax matters
- Proficiency in English.
- Experienced in IFRS and SOX compliance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
- Previous experience with financial instruments is highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.
- Experience in Fintech industries, Financial Institutions or Big 4.
Our Benefits
- Opportunity of earning equity at Nu
- Medical Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D
- Extended maternity and paternity leaves
- Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses
- NuLanguage - Our language learning program
- NuCare - Our mental health and wellness assistance program
- Extended maternity and paternity leaves
- 401K
- Saving Plans - Health Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Work-from-home Allowance
Our Nu Way of Working
Our work model is hybrid and has cycles that can be from two to three months according to the business of expertise. For every eight or twelve weeks of remote work, one will be at the office.
Link to support: https://building.nubank.com.br/nu-way-of-working-nubanks-new-hybrid-work-model/
