This person plays a key role in supporting the oversight of finance, accounting, and reporting functions. They manage financial and operational data, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with established standards.
responsibilities
* manage all financial related activities for mexico and central america entities.
* work closely with senior leadership and their staff to educate them regarding finance and accounting procedures and ensure compliance.
* assist the regional finance director latam in producing accurate and timely financial statements and reporting to hq.
* drive the month-end close and year-end financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation.
* partner closely with the commercial finance business function to understand operational results to support the business in driving profitable growth.
* analyze and understand financial results for the region in order to explain significant drivers
* manage external and internal audits.
* evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to the systems and related processes in place to gather and post all information to the financial system
* analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
* monitor financial progress and keep senior leadership abreast of company's financial status.
* supervise treasury and tax activities
* work closely with finance operations with regards to billing, accounts payable and account receivables.
* supervise cash balance and forecast reports for senior management and explore cash management opportunities.
* partners with regional finance director to establish system controls for new financial systems and develops procedures to improve existing systems.
* act as company liaison with third parties regarding complex matters pertaining to accounting and finance.
* experience working in high volume companies and in a multinational environment.
requirements
* 10+ years of progressively increasing experience in accounting or financial management position and taxes
* education in business, economics, finance, or accounting. Mba is a plus.
* fluent in spanish and english.
* strong knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
* high level of written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact across many offices and levels of business.
* strong analytical skills and extremely detail oriented.
* ability to professionally drive change and process.
* strong background in microsoft office – highly proficient in excel.
* excellent organizational skills, follow-up and a proactive work style.
* experience excelling within fast paced, high energy environments.
* experience with sap b1 is a plus.