Finance Operations Lead

Summary

Join dLocal as the Finance Operations Lead for Brazil and oversee all local financial operations, ensuring compliance with Brazilian regulations. Lead Treasury, Accounting, and Foreign Exchange functions, playing a strategic and operational role in supporting company growth. You will design and implement robust financial controls and reporting frameworks. Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, and capital requirements. Oversee statutory financial reporting, tax compliance, and regulatory filings. Collaborate with global teams to ensure consistency between local practices and group-wide strategies. Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business growth and decision-making. Represent the company in regulatory audits and industry forums.

Requirements

• 8+ years of senior financial leadership experience within regulated financial institutions in Brazil (e.g., banks, payment institutions, fintechs)
• In-depth knowledge of Brazilian financial regulations (BACEN) with a track record of regulatory engagement
• Proven experience managing Treasury, Accounting, and FX operations in complex or high-growth environments
• Strategic mindset with the ability to build and execute scalable financial frameworks
• Hands-on leadership style, capable of both operational deep dives and high-level financial strategy
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, both internally and externally
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Full professional fluency in English is required

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all financial operations in Brazil, including Treasury, Accounting, and FX/e-FX activities
• Ensure full compliance with Brazilian financial regulations (e.g., Banco Central, CVM), acting as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external partners
• Design and implement robust financial controls, reporting frameworks, and treasury strategies aligned with both local regulations and global standards
• Monitor and manage cash flow, liquidity, capital requirements, and investment strategies to support operational and regulatory needs
• Oversee statutory financial reporting, tax compliance, and timely submission of all regulatory financial filings
• Collaborate closely with global Finance, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure consistency between local practices and group-wide strategies
• Provide financial insights, risk assessments, and recommendations to support business growth and decision-making
• Represent the company in regulatory audits, board-level discussions, and relevant industry forums

Preferred Qualifications

• A master's degree, an MBA, or a CPA/CRC certification is a strong plus
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Benefits

• Remote work: work from anywhere or one of our offices around the globe!*
• Flexibility: we have flexible schedules and we are driven by performance
• Fintech industry: work in a dynamic and ever-evolving environment, with plenty to build and boost your creativity
• Referral bonus program: our internal talents are the best recruiters - refer someone ideal for a role and get rewarded
• Learning & development: get access to a Premium Coursera subscription
• Language classes: we provide free English, Spanish, or Portuguese classes
• Social budget: you'll get a monthly budget to chill out with your team (in person or remotely) and deepen your connections!
• DLocal Houses: want to rent a house to spend one week anywhere in the world coworking with your team? We’ve got your back!