Accounting ManagerPrimary Purpose and Main Responsibilities Primary Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Regional Controller of Latin America and dotted line to the Country Finance Director, the Country Controller has the primary responsibility to ensure monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reporting is timely and accurate while maintaining effective internal controls in compliance with SOX, and in compliance with company policies and IFRS (local GAAP)/USGAAP. The Country Controller also has the responsibility to interface with internal and external audits. This position is also responsible for partnering with the SBU Leadership Team and SBU finance leadership to ensure the Country and SBU finance goals and objectives are achieved and develop people resources.
Main Responsibilities: Required to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting monthly. In doing so, a review of the monthly results needs to be conducted to ensure all figures are correct. This is further strengthened by ensuring all balance sheet accounts are properly reconciled on time.Ensure that a robust internal control structure is in place, functioning effectively, and appropriately tested in accordance with SOX. Ensure that identified control and internal audit gaps are remediated on a timely basis. Responsible for delivering tone-at-the-top messaging to the leadership team and accounting/finance department as to the importance of internal controls. Ensure that the financial reporting complies with IFRS (local GAAP)/USGAAP where applicable.Manage/participate in the quarterly letter of representation and SOX certification processes. Ensure appropriate assurance procedures are completed and communicated to the business leadership team.Provide leadership in all internal and external audits. Any internal/external audit findings need to be closed out in a timely manner.Develop and perform walkthrough and testing for each SOX process, completing company's templates describing and detailing the effectiveness of internal controls over financial and other SOX requirements.Supervise activities for Taxes, Accounting, and Internal Control.Develop a high-performance culture within the controllership organization to ensure that: High potential candidates have a clear career path; Succession planning for all direct reports; Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to finance processes and systems; Work with local, state, and regional tax authorities on all tax-related matters.Education and Certifications Required:
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in a business related field (i.e. Accounting, Finance, Economics, etc.)
Desired:
An advanced degree (i.e. M.B.A, other advanced degree), or certification (i.e. CPA, CMA, etc.) are each desirable.
Experience Required:
• Minimum 5 to 10 years of progressively more responsible experience in accounting/analysis, with minimum 3 to 5 years in a lead management role. Minimum 3-5 years' experience with controlling/FP&A finance function.
• Experience in international Companies.
Desired:
Manufacturing or automotive Industry.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
• Technical and Functional knowledge:
• Thorough understanding of IFRS local GAAP/USGAAP, accounting for complex transactions and internal controls in compliance with SOX.
• Strong knowledge, understanding, and practical skills in relevant systems (i.e. ERP system (SAP preferred), MS Office products,) as applicable to the region. Track record of achieving measurable business objectives.
• Experienced in building a high-performing accounting team, developing talent for the organization as evidenced by advancement and success of team members. Consulting skills, including the ability to draw on the ideas of key team members and convert them into meaningful strategies and plans.
• Change management experience focused on getting large groups "on board" with new processes and techniques. Flexible and adaptive to business changes. Interpersonal skills that establish and maintain excellent relationships and credibility quickly. Creates team atmosphere while achieving key objectives.
• Develops team members through coaching and feedback on results. Shares personal knowledge and experience. Moves decisively on performance problems. Demonstrates a high level of understanding of how key accounting decisions impact the business units and forecasted operating results/cash flows.
• A visible and passionate leader internally. Has the personal courage to recommend/make difficult decisions. Able to analyze and grasp a situation quickly from different perspectives and create well-reasoned solutions. Highly organized and has the ability to manage concurrent deadlines and multiple priorities.
• Through effective communications skills, able to present ideas and complex, technical information clearly and persuasively to a wide range of audiences. Fluent in English.
Desired:
* Desirable experience working with Shared Services areas/teams located in foreign countries.
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