About Acquisition Lab Services
Acquisition Lab Services is the shared services team of Acquisition Lab, a platform that supports entrepreneurs acquiring and operating profitable small businesses across the United States.
We partner with operators running companies generating $1–2M in EBITDA, providing financial infrastructure, reporting, and operational support so they can focus on growing their businesses.
Our LATAM-based team plays a critical role by owning core finance functions across multiple companies and delivering reliable, high-quality execution.
The Role
As an Operational Finance Controller, you will manage the financial operations of a portfolio of 7–10 US-based small businesses.
This is a hands-on controller role, not a pure FP&A; position. You will be responsible for the full finance function — including accounting operations, AR/AP oversight, reporting, and cash management — ensuring each business runs with accurate, reliable financials.
You will work directly with acquisition entrepreneurs and business owners,
helping them understand their numbers and operate more effectively.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
• Own end-to-end finance and accounting operations across multiple SMBs
• Oversee and review month-end close ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Ensure proper execution of core accounting processes (AR, AP, GL)
• Maintain clean, accurate financial records and general ledgers
• Coordinate internal teams or external accountants as needed
Reporting & Financial Visibility
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements per entity
• Deliver reporting packages with clear insights for operators
• Build and maintain KPI dashboards aligned to each business
• Perform variance analysis vs budget and prior periods
Cash Flow Management (Core Focus)
• Own cash flow visibility and management across all entities
• Build and maintain 13-week cash flow forecasts
• Monitor liquidity and en