LATAM Specialist, Accounting

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Brazil.

📋 Description

• Assist in accounting operations for LATAM entities and coordinate actions with outsourced service providers.

• Act as the main accounting contact between local operations, corporate headquarters, and FP&A, Tax, and Legal teams.

• Ensure that regional accounting practices align with global standards.

• Maintain consistency in accounting execution across different countries and centralize communication and follow-up for regional accounting.

• Support compliance with US GAAP and Local GAAP standards.

• Review accounting treatments and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.

• Analyze fluctuations in balance sheets and profit & loss statements.

• Carry out month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities.

• Assist with audit requests and statutory compliance requirements.

• Structure, document, and implement accounting processes and controls.

• Enhance workflows and operational efficiency.

• Establish a scalable governance framework for the region.

• Contribute to ERP and system implementation projects.

• Aid in the enablement of new legal entities and the harmonization of processes.

• Enhance visibility of financial data and ensure consistency in reporting across the region.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with CRC (Brazilian CPA) certification.

• Over 5 years of relevant work experience.

• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS standards.

• Experience in managing LATAM multi-country accounting operations within a multinational corporation.

• Familiarity with external accounting or shared services providers.

• Knowledge of month-end closing processes, account reconciliations, and journal entry preparation.

• Proficient in English and Spanish with advanced communication skills.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Suite.

• Strong analytical and organizational abilities with a keen attention to detail.

• Capability to connect operational execution with accounting governance.

• Process-oriented with a strong sense of ownership.

• Ability to create scalable structures in expanding organizations.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supervision, and able to navigate ambiguity.

• Only candidates identifying as Persons with Disabilities (PwD) will be considered.

• Resume must be submitted in English.

• Applicants must not require immigration sponsorship; work visa sponsorship is unavailable.

🏝️ Benefits

• Required accommodations for Persons with Disabilities.

• Commitment to an equal opportunity and inclusive workplace.