Hire a Controller from Latin America
Pre-vetted Controllers managing financial operations and compliance — for 73-76% less than US rates.
How much does a Controller cost in Latin America?
A Controller in Latin America costs $2,500-$5,000 per month for a full-time hire working US hours. The same role in the United States pays a base salary of $10,458-$18,332 per month, so you pay 73-76% less before counting US benefits and payroll taxes.
US: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (Financial Managers, SOC 11-3031). LATAM: Nexus rate for remote work with a US company, estimate. Updated September 2026. Methodology
| Level | US base salary | US total cost | LATAM rate | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Junior (2-4 yrs) | $10,458/mo | $13,490/mo | $2,500/mo | 76% |
| Mid-Level (4-7 yrs) | $13,881/mo | $17,906/mo | $3,800/mo | 73% |
| Senior (7+ yrs) | $18,332/mo | $23,648/mo | $5,000/mo | 73% |
US total cost adds benefits and employer taxes (BLS Employer Costs for Employee Compensation, June 2026). Savings compare the LATAM rate with US base salary only. Calculate your own savings
Key Skills
Our Vetting Process
Every candidate goes through these steps before you meet them.
Technical Assessment
Accounting and financial reporting exercises testing GAAP knowledge, close processes, and ERP proficiency.
English Proficiency
Conversational English evaluation for effective communication with C-suite and auditors.
Cultural Fit
Behavioral interviews assessing leadership, attention to detail, and process-driven mindset.
Reference Checks
Verification of financial oversight experience, audit outcomes, and professional references.
How to hire a Controller in Latin America
Hiring a Controller in Latin America through Nexus takes about 21 days in three steps: tell us what you need, review pre-vetted candidates and start working together. You only pay if you hire.
Tell Us What You Need
1 dayShare your company stage, accounting complexity, ERP system, and reporting requirements.
Review Pre-Vetted Candidates
7-14 daysWe present 3-5 controllers with relevant industry and ERP experience.
Start Working Together
Day 21Onboard your new Controller. We handle contracts, payroll, and compliance if needed.
Pricing Plans
Starting from $2500/month
Placement
We source and vet controllers. You interview top candidates and manage them directly.
- Sourcing & vetting
- Accounting & compliance assessments
- English proficiency tests
- Candidate shortlist (3-5)
Staffing
Full-service: hiring, onboarding, payroll, and compliance handled by Nexus.
- Everything in Placement
- Onboarding support
- Payroll management
- Compliance & contracts
Teams
Build a finance operations team with accounting, reporting, and compliance.
- Everything in Staffing
- Team coordination
- Performance tracking
- Scalable on demand
How to choose a partner to hire a Controller in Latin America
Whoever you work with, check four things before you sign:
- How candidates are tested for this role. Ask for the actual steps. Ours are Technical Assessment, English Proficiency, Cultural Fit and Reference Checks, completed before you meet anyone.
- Time-zone overlap. LATAM talent works 0-3 hours from US Eastern, so your Controller is online during your working day, not overnight.
- Who handles payroll and compliance. With a placement you employ the contractor directly; with staffing, the partner runs contracts, payroll and compliance for you.
- What happens if a hire doesn't work out. We replace any placement within 90 days, and there is no fee if we don't find a match.
Moving work from a vendor in India or the Philippines? The lowest-risk path is to run your new LATAM Controller alongside the current vendor for a few weeks and hand over one area at a time. We match candidates to the tools you already use, so the stack stays the same; what changes is that the work happens during your hours.
For a full checklist, read our guide to choosing a LATAM hiring partner.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a Controller cost in Latin America?
A full-time Controller in Latin America costs $2,500-$5,000 per month working US hours, versus a US base salary of $10,458-$18,332 per month for the same role (BLS, May 2025): 73-76% less, before US benefits and payroll taxes.
Do they know US GAAP?
Yes. Our controllers are trained in US GAAP and have experience with US financial reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements.
Can they manage month-end close remotely?
Absolutely. Our controllers are experienced in remote close processes, working with cloud ERPs, and coordinating with distributed teams.
How quickly can I hire a Controller?
Average time-to-hire is 21 days. We present pre-vetted candidates within 7-14 days.
Ready to hire a Controller?
Tell us what you need and we'll present top candidates within 7–14 days.
- Starting from $2500/month
- About 21 days to hire
- 90-day replacement guarantee
Hiring more than one?
Teams rarely need a single seat. If this role is part of a squad — a couple of engineers plus the DevOps or QA support around them — the engineering team page prices four common compositions seat by seat, and sets out the four-week ramp from scoping call to first sprint.