Accounting Manager - LATAM

What you'll do

• Own accounting operations across LATAM entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all markets
• Lead and coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring timely and high-quality financial reporting
• Review key accounting areas including accruals, prepayments, revenue recognition, cost recognition, and balance sheet accounts
• Strengthen balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and control frameworks
• Manage a hybrid accounting model, overseeing both in-house teams and external accounting providers
• Hold outsourced providers accountable for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of deliverables
• Standardize accounting processes, reporting structures, and close timelines across the region
• Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring proper coordination across entities and alignment with group policies
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements, working closely with external advisors
• Support new entity setups and M&A integration, implementing consistent accounting processes from day one
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and central finance teams to ensure alignment across reporting, cash, and operational activities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control
• Act as the key point of contact for all accounting matters across LATAM, providing clarity, structure, and problem-solving

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in multi-entity, international environments (LATAM experience strongly preferred)
• Experience managing or working with outsourced accounting providers
• Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments is a plus
• Strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting
• Deep experience with month-end close and balance sheet control
• Experience managing multi-country accounting processes
• Strong control mindset with high attention to detail
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency
• Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Fluent in English and Spanish (required); Portuguese is a plus
• Strong understanding of cross-functional alignment (FP&A, Treasury, Operations)
• Proactive mindset with a focus on structure, discipline, and continuous improvement

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