Accounting Manager

Kavak.com; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Kavak Brazil is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the digital transformation of Kavak’s back office, integrating technology with accounting, finance and administrative processes into a scalable, automated operation.

You will drive system implementations (ERP/EPM), redesign workflows, ensure internal controls, and deliver data-driven insights to power growth across LatAm, with a focus on accuracy, speed, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 6–8 years total experience in accounting, finance, or operations consulting with 3+ years in systems implementations, process optimization, or digital transformation.
• Experience in fast-paced tech startups, scale-ups, fintechs, or Big 4/Tech Consulting.
• Strong knowledge of R2R, month-end close, multi-currency accounting, and local tax requirements.
• Proven PM/Functional Lead experience in ERP (NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA) or EPM (Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Experience mapping processes (BPMN), deploying automation via RPA/Low-Code, and building dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the digital transformation strategy for accounting, finance, tax, and admin areas.
• Map existing processes, identify improvements, and redesign workflows.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives to reduce manual work.
• Build scalable processes focused on productivity, quality, traceability, and cost reduction.
• Foster continuous improvement and data-driven decision making.
• Oversee ERP/EPM selection, implementation, integration, go-live, and stabilization.
• Ensure cross-system integration and manage vendors, timelines, budgets, and risks.

Skills

English

Spanish

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Engineering

Tools

NetSuite

SAP S/4HANA

Power BI

SQL basics

Job description

We are the technology company that is revolutionizing the buying and selling of used cars in Latin America since 2016. After 9 years of operation, Kavak has become the most valued technology startup in Latin America, formalizing the used car market, with operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Middle East. Currently, we are looking for new talents who are passionate about challenges and hungry to create solutions that positively impact the lives of millions of people with safe, fair and accessible options to acquire the car of their dreams. Our mission is to empower people's lives through access to a car. We unleash the power of a car so people can simply enjoy the ride.

Our team is the number one priority. We like to imagine the impossible and work together to achieve it. We are disruptive, proactive, loyal and ambitious.

Your mission

We are looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team. Your mission will be to lead the digital transformation of Kavak’s back office, integrating technology, accounting, financial, and administrative processes into an efficient, scalable, automated, and data-driven operation.

This professional will be responsible for connecting business strategy with the company’s technological evolution, leading the implementation and integration of systems, process automation, and the modernization of accounting and administrative routines. Leading the day-to-day execution, systems rollout, and operational redesign of accounting and finance workflowsneeded to sustain Kavak’s growth, ensuring information reliability, operational efficiency, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

We are looking for a profile that combines executive vision, technical expertise in IT and accounting, hands‑on experience implementing systems, and the ability to lead organizational change.

What will you do?

• Define and execute the digital transformation strategy for the accounting, finance, tax, and administrative areas.
• Map existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and redesign operational workflows.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives and reduce manual and redundant activities.
• Build scalable processes focused on productivity, quality, traceability, and cost reduction.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data‑driven decision‑making.

Technology and systems implementation

• Lead the selection, implementation, configuration, and evolution of management systems, especially ERP, EPM, and systems for executing accounting routines, such as financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and close.
• Manage system implementation and integration projects, from requirements gathering through go‑live and stabilization.
• Ensure integration across systems, databases, financial platforms, and other corporate tools.
• Evaluate technology solutions, APIs, automation tools, and artificial intelligence applications that add value to administrative operations.
• Translate business and accounting needs into functional requirements, technical specifications, and user acceptance criteria (UAT)
• Manage vendors, technology partners, timelines, budgets, and project risks. Coordinate sprints, track project milestones, and supervise external tech vendors/integrators during implementation and stabilization

Accounting, tax, and financial management

• Identify operational bottlenecks in month‑end close and tax filings, implementing system controls and automated workflows to ensure speed, accuracy, and audit‑readiness.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and consistency of accounting and financial information.
• Coordinate tax processes, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Establish internal controls, policies, procedures, and audit trails.
• Integrate accounting and financial information into management systems and company performance indicators.
• Support management in cost analysis, budgeting, cash flow, profitability, and financial planning.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 6 to 8 years of total experience in accounting, finance, or operations consulting, with at least 3+ years managing systems implementations, process optimization, or digital transformation projects in back‑office environments.
• Previous experience working inside fast‑paced tech startups, scale‑ups, fintechs, or tier‑1 consulting firms (Big 4 / Tech Consulting).
• Solid operational mastery of the Record-to-Report (R2R) cycle, month‑end close acceleration, multi‑currency accounting routines, and local tax requirements.
• Proven experience acting as a Project Manager or Functional Lead in at least one full lifecycle implementation or major integration of an ERP (e.g., NetSuite, SAP S/4HANA) or EPM tool (e.g., Anaplan, Hyperion).
• Working knowledge of relational databases (SQL basics), data pipelines, and how financial platforms communicate via APIs and webhooks (ability to translate functional finance requirements into technical tickets for engineering teams).
• Practical experience mapping processes (BPMN), identifying waste, and deploying automation solutions using RPA, Low‑Code/No‑Code platforms, or workflow automation tools.
• Ability to design operational dashboards and monitor process health metrics (Close Cycle Time, Error Rates, Reconciliation Automation %) using Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Language Proficiency: Professional business fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) to manage international vendors and coordinate with regional teams across LatAm.

If you are passionate about disruption coupled with excellent execution, if you love challenges and making data‑driven decisions and are mission‑oriented, KAVAK is the place for you!

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