Associate Director, Accounting (LATAM)

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum concentration accounting or finance; Accounting Designation preferred (CPA or local equivalent)

A minimum of 12+ years relevant experience

Nice to have:

Computerized Ledger System experience (e.g. Infor)

Or equivalent combination of education, professional training and experience that provides the individual with the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job.

Review JE's prepared by the Accounting Manager/Senior accountant as needed. Prepare complex GL entries as required

Review AP spend and cash flow forecasts to ensure reasonable and cash flow needs are appropriate. Approve AP invoices for processing and may assist with cash management ACH/wire submission/approvals as needed

Review balance sheet account reconciliations for SGA costs across multiple business units including Payroll liabilities, ROU asset/depreciation, Fixed assets/depreciation, intercompany reconciliations, insurance, prepaids etc. May prepare complex account reconciliations as needed

Finalize corporate SGA budgets and forecasts on a consolidated basis and determine accurate allocation method to various business units for management review. Provide corporate departments with actual to budget spend analysis commentary (IT/HR/Recruiting etc.) to assist with managing corporate spend

Train and mentor staff, ensure process documentation for accounting thresholds/adjustments and new GAAP standards is shared with the business to ensure accurate accounting and understanding of financial reporting. Prepare team training sessions at least bi-annually to develop the team. Continue to identify areas for improvement Integrate new business acquisitions and initiate new projects as needed. Monitor emerging US GAAP standards or practices which may impact operations and reporting. Assist with data gathering and implementation of GAAP standards to be adopted

Review Financial results for efficiencies - Establish internal controls to minimize risk of payment errors, duplicate payments or fraud and work with the GL accounting team to implement needed controls