Accounting And Finance Leader

Next Staffing Group; Porto Alegre; Presencial; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A logistics staffing firm seeks an Accounting and Finance Leader in Porto Alegre. This role involves overseeing all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in GAAP and experience in high-growth environments. Responsibilities include financial reporting and systems optimization. Applicants should possess at least 7 years of relevant experience and hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field. This is a full-time position offering a strategic role in a dynamic setting.

Qualificações

• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in logistics or transportation.
• Experience working with operational systems like TMS/WMS platforms.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and scalable accounting practices.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee all financial operations including accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Ensure timely and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain financial models to support decision-making.

Conhecimentos

GAAP compliance

Financial analysis

Budgeting and forecasting

Team leadership

Detail-oriented

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Ferramentas

QuickBooks Online

Supply Vision

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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Next Staffing Group specializes in offshore mid-level and back‑office staffing solutions, helping organizations optimize their operational efficiency. By successfully placing skilled professionals, the company has achieved measurable improvements in productivity and cost‑effectiveness for its clients.

Client Background

One of the fastest‑growing time‑critical logistics providers in North America, specializing in expedited air freight, charter operations, and complex transportation for medical, aerospace, automotive, and life‑science clients worldwide.

Position Summary

The Accounting & Finance Leader will oversee all financial operations of our client including accounting, financial planning & analysis, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and systems optimization. This role is ideal for a highly analytical, detail‑oriented leader who thrives in fast‑paced, scaling environments and can build structure, clarity, and accountability across the organization. It is equal parts strategic finance, hands‑on accounting, and systems/process architecture.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the senior leader over all accounting and finance functions.

Ensure timely, accurate, GAAP‑compliant financial statements each month.

Own the full close process, including accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and scenario‑based financial models.

Provide monthly reporting packages to leadership with meaningful insights—not just data.

Oversee cash‑flow forecasting, treasury management, and working capital optimization.

Accounting Operations

Supervise the accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and collections processes.

Ensure invoices are accurate, timely, and tied to clean operational data.

Implement strong internal controls around posting, reconciliations, approvals.

Maintain a clean chart of accounts aligned to COGS vs. general expense categories.

Support preparation for tax filings, audits, and compliance reviews.

Systems Ownership & Data Integrity

This role will serve as the internal "systems architect" across our finance‑related platforms, including:

• QuickBooks Online – primary accounting system
• Supply Vision – operational and billing system
• Front – shared inbox and customer communication

Responsibilities include:

• Ensuring data integrity and seamless synchronization across platforms.
• Designing workflows that reduce manual touchpoints and errors.
• Increasing automation and building dashboards/reporting tools.
• Partnering with IT and software vendors as needed.

Strategic Finance, Analysis & Planning

Assist in building forward‑looking growth tools to support the 30×30 initiative.

Evaluate profitability by product line (air freight, charters, truckload, Mexico, etc.).

Analyze margin performance, pricing trends, vendor costs, and customer behaviors.

Build models for major initiatives (UK expansion, parametric insurance, new accounts, etc.).

Provide recommendations that improve operating ratios, scale efficiency, and margin consistency.

Work closely with our Quality & Compliance function (TSA, IAC, ISO, GDP, SOC‑2 initiatives).

Support audits, government reviews, insurance claims, and internal controls testing.

Vendor Compliance & SOPs

• Ensure vendor compliance, W‑, and documentation accuracy.
• Drive accountability around SOP compliance, approvals, and segregation of duties.

Lead and mentor accounting staff (Accounting / HR Manager, AR / AP clerks, billing).

Establish high‑performance expectations, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Create scalable documentation, SOPs, and training modules.

Foster a culture of accuracy, discipline, and proactive communication.

Qualifications

Required :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive accounting / finance experience, ideally in logistics, transportation, or a related operational industry.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and scalable accounting practices.
• Hands‑on experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Experience working with operational systems such as Supply Vision, TMS / WMS platforms, or integrated finance tools.
• Proven success building financial processes in a high‑growth environment.
• Strong analytical ability with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and data quality.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and influence cross‑functional partners.

Preferred :

• Experience with multi‑entity, multi‑currency, or multinational operations (Mexico, UK, etc.).
• Familiarity with expedited freight, air charter, or time‑critical logistics.
• Experience implementing or optimizing accounting systems and workflow automation tools.
• Knowledge of compliance frameworks relevant to logistics: TSA, IAC, ISO, C‑.

Traits That Make You Successful in this Role

• You are a builder, not a maintainer—comfortable creating structure in fast‑growth environment.
• You are a craftsman‑minded leader: precise, reliable, detail‑oriented, and consistent.
• You thrive in a meritocracy—performance and impact matter more than tenure.
• You naturally anticipate issues before they become problems.
• You communicate clearly, confidently, and proactively.
• You care deeply about accuracy, accountability, and financial discipline.
• You take ownership and deliver results independently.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing and Finance

Industries

Staffing and Recruiting