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Finance & Accounting Talent That Knows Their Way Around

Hire South connects you directly with vetted finance and accounting talent across Latin America — you run the final interview, make the hiring call, and we handle everything else.

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Build Your finance and accounting squad

Build a Senior Finance Team Without the US Price Tag

Vetted candidates in your inbox within days, hires made in weeks, and a partner who manages the process end to end.

200+

Hires placed

95%

Placement success rate

90-day

Replacement guarantee

12

Countries we recruit from

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The Key Finance & Accounting Roles We Fill

Every candidate is vetted for English fluency, US-market experience, and the ability to run without hand-holding.

Senior Financial Analyst

Builds dynamic financial models, tracks KPI performance, and delivers actionable forecasting reports so your executive team can make data-driven decisions.

Hire a Financial Analyst

US GAAP Bookkeeper

Reconciles accounts, manages ledgers, and ensures month-end closes are executed accurately and on time using QuickBooks or NetSuite.

Hire a US GAAP Bookkeeper

AP / AR Specialist

Manages invoice processing, vendor payments, and collections. Accelerates your cash flow while maintaining highly professional vendor relationships.

Hire an AP / AR Specialist

Payroll & HR Administrator

Processes payroll, manages onboarding documentation, and ensures your workforce operations run securely and seamlessly.

Hire a Payroll & HR Administrator

Corporate Controller

Oversees daily accounting operations, implements rigorous financial controls, and prepares comprehensive financial statements for board-level review.

Hire a Corporate Controller

Pricing & Revenue Analyst

Analyzes market trends and competitor data to optimize pricing strategies, maximizing your profit margins without sacrificing market share.

Hire a Pricing & Revenue Analyst
Every finance and accounting Role

Scale Your Finance & Accounting Team

From US GAAP Bookkeepers who ensure flawless month-end closes to Senior Financial Analysts who drive accurate forecasting, here's a sample of the financial talent we source.

US GAAP Bookkeeper
Senior Financial Analyst
client facing accountant
Corporate Controller
Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist
Accounts Receivable (AR) Specialist
Payroll & HR Administrator
Pricing & Revenue Analyst
Staff Accountant
Audit & Compliance Associate
Treasury Analyst
FP&A Manager
Billing Coordinator
Tax Compliance Assistant
Risk Management Analyst
Inventory Accountant
Fund Accountant
Quantitative Analyst
Fraud & Dispute Specialist
Investor Relations Assistant
Financial Planning Analyst
Credit & Collections Specialist
Cost Accountant
Financial Systems Analyst
Reconciliation Specialist
Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Analyst
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Why you should hire in south and central america with us

Why US Companies Build Finance & Accounting Teams With Hire South

A Team at a Sustainable Cost

Save significantly compared to US-based hiring — savings that mean more accountants and quicker reports.

Shortlists in Days, Not Weeks

Qualified candidates pre-vetted for experience, English fluency, and cultural fit, in front of you fast.

Operational Expertise

We recognize what top-tier accounting talent looks like, whether you're scaling daily ledger operations or hiring a senior FP&A lead.

Top-tier Talent only

If a candidate wouldn't hold their own on a call with a skeptical US client, they don't reach your shortlist.

Risk-Free, Full-Service Hiring

Sourcing and vetting to payroll and compliance, backed by a replacement guarantee. No upfront cost.

A True Partnership

Your dedicated point of contact learns your standards and sticks around.

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BUILD YOUR NEARSHORE accounting Squad

Why Scale Your Finance TYeam in Latin America

Save significantly per role compared to US-based hiring.
Talent fluent in the tools your team already uses — Quickbooks, Excel, and more.
Bilingual talent ready to support English and Spanish-speaking projects.
Work ethic and communication style that fits US finance teams.
Full work-day overlap — no async delays on launches or reviews.

What Clients Say

Companies that hired once, and then hired again

Don't just take our word for it — hear from the founders and marketing leaders who built their teams with HireSouth.

"We needed someone who could own our SEO strategy without hand-holding, and that's exactly what we got. Our organic traffic has grown steadily every month since."

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Marketing Director

"I was skeptical about hiring remotely from outside the US, but the process felt no different than hiring locally — same speed, same quality of candidates."

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Head of Growth

"We needed someone who could own our SEO strategy without hand-holding, and that's exactly what we got. Our organic traffic has grown steadily every month since."

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Marketing Director

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CEO / Creative IT

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LATAM SALARY BENCHMARKS FOR finance ROLES

US vs. LATAM Accounting Roles: Salary & Savings

Discover the exact financial impact of nearshoring. Our market benchmarks provide transparent, data-driven salary comparisons, empowering you to scale your operations without inflating your domestic overhead. You always maintain full control over the final offer.

Role

Financial Analyst
US GAAP Bookkeeper
Pricing & Revenue Analyst
AP / AR Specialist
Payroll & HR Administrator

Level

Mid-Level
Mid-Level
Mid-Level
Mid-Level
Mid-Level

LatAm Annual (USD)

$35,000 – $55,000
$24,000 – $36,000
$30,000 – $45,000
$20,000 – $30,000
$22,000 – $32,000

US Annual (USD)

$85,000 – $125,000
$60,000 – $85,000
$75,000 – $110,000
$50,000 – $70,000
$55,000 – $80,000

Savings

Up to 70%
Up to 67%
Up to 61%
Up to 59%
Up to 57%

the latam hiring pipeline

How to Hire Finance & Accounting Professionals

Building a high-performing growth team does not have to take months. Bypass the fragmented domestic hiring cycle with our streamlined vetting process.

1

Schedule a Consultation

During our initial consultation, we'll review role requirements, agree on a budget, and nail down job descriptions.

2

We Search, Vet & Screen

Our recruiters will advertise your openings, monitor all applications, and screen potential candidates from our trusted network.

3

Review the Candidates

We'll present 2-3 highly-vetted candidates for you to interview, typically within the first 10 days.

4

Choose Your Hire

You hire the best candidate! If it doesn't work out within 90 days, we'll search for a replacement at no additional cost.

5

Hire & Onboard

We handle all compliance, paperwork, and Day 1 setup. We then conduct check-ins to ensure seamless workflow alignment with your existing team.

6

Compliance & Scaling

As your new hire drives results, we manage all payroll, benefits, and HR administration in the background. When you are ready to expand, we cale your LATAM team without adding domestic overhead.

FAQ's about nearshore staffing & LATAM Talent

Common Questions About Hiring From LATAM

How does Hire South help US firms hire financial and accounting specialists in LATAM?

Hire South connects US companies and CPA firms with highly qualified Latin American finance and accounting professionals trained in GAAP, IFRS, and modern financial software. Our nearshore staffing solutions deliver skilled Bookkeepers, Financial Analysts, Accountants, and Payroll Specialists who work in real-time alignment with your finance department. You maintain full financial accuracy and control while slashing accounting labor costs by 30% to 40%. 

Are Hire South finance professionals familiar with US accounting standards and software?

Yes, Hire South recruits Latin American accounting talent with deep practical experience in US GAAP standards, QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, and Excel model building. Every candidate undergoes rigorous vetting to verify technical competence, financial data accuracy, and professional English communication skills. This ensures seamless integration into your monthly closes, reconciliation workflows, and financial reporting.

How does Hire South handle tax compliance and payroll for international finance hires?

Hire South manages 100% of the legal compliance, international tax filings, global payroll, and local labor law administration for your nearshore finance team. You receive a simple, transparent monthly invoice in USD, eliminating all compliance risks and administrative burdens associated with global hiring. This lets you scale your accounting department effortlessly without navigating foreign tax codes. Book a discovery call with Hire South to simplify your global financial staffing.

Can Hire South provide accounting specialists during tax season peak demand?

Yes, Hire South rapidly deploys flexible accounting and bookkeeping specialists in just 5 to 10 business days to help US firms handle heavy tax season workloads and year-end audits. Our talent works your exact business hours, enabling rapid turnaround on financial statements, tax prep support, and reconciliation tasks. You get scalable bandwidth without committing to expensive domestic year-round salaries. 

How secure is financial data when hiring nearshore accountants with Hire South?

Financial data security is guaranteed at Hire South through strict legally binding NDAs, SOC-2 compliant practices, and secure remote desktop protocols tailored to your security requirements. Your nearshore accounting staff works directly within your secure cloud accounting software and permissions, ensuring zero unauthorized data access. Coupled with our risk-free 90-day replacement guarantee, you can scale your finance team with complete peace of mind. 

Other roles to hire latam talent

Other Departments You Can Staff with Hire South

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We'll have vetted accounting candidates in front of you in days.

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