Finance Manager

NBCUniversal; São Paulo; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading media and entertainment company in São Paulo is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting processes and ensure compliance with local GAAP. The successful candidate will manage financial reporting and lead a team while collaborating with other departments. Ideal candidates have at least 5 years of experience in Financial Accounting, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in both English and Portuguese. This role requires direct supervision and strategic financial oversight, contributing to the overall success of the company in Brazil.

Qualificações

• 5+ years of relevant experience in Financial Accounting.
• Experience managing billing and collections processes in Brazil.
• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly financial closings.
• Ownership of day-to-day accounting processes.
• Supervise external accounting firms for compliance.

Conhecimentos

Financial Accounting

US GAAP knowledge

Leadership

Process Improvement

Fluent in English

Fluent in Portuguese

Analytical Skills

Advanced Excel Skills

Formação académica

Degree in accounting

Post-graduate accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent)

Ferramentas

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description You will play a critical role which is a mix of delivering responsibilities, process ownership and stakeholder management.

Functionally, you will act as the local financial controller and will require solid awareness of the business you will be supporting; while understanding the tasks and responsibilities may evolve over time.

This role may require direct supervision of employee(s), with responsibility for performance management, coaching and development, workload prioritization, and day-to-day oversight.

These responsibilities would also further expand for hiring, onboarding, and navigating people-related matters in alignment with company policies, values, and evolving workplace expectations.

Working under the direction of the Finance Manager LATAM, the Finance Manager Brazil is responsible for the timely and accurate completion of the monthly financial closings in accordance with US local GAAP for Brazil as well as all financial operating and compliance activity in the country.

NBCUniversal LATAM International Networks Direct-to-Consumer is seeking a driven and dynamic candidate to join our expanding Finance organization.

The Finance Manager Brazil will be a key member of LATAM's accounting team and will have direct exposure in supporting the continued growth in Brazil and its integration within the overall regional portfolio.

The successful candidate will be able to work and communicate effectively in a team environment, interacting with all levels of our organization, international team members, and external auditors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of day-to-day accounting processes, including but not limited to : Financial Reporting · Collaborate with third party accounting firm to ensure compliance with statutory reporting requirements · Lead the timely and accurate monthly review and validation of the Monthly Reporting package (IFRS to GAAP) · Responsible for delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual trial balances that are prepared in accordance with US GAAP with ability to bridge between US GAAP and IFRS · Own monthly close processes to ensure accurate financial bookings and timely reporting of financials and subsequent analysis (includes preparation of journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, reconciliation of general ledger accounts).
• Assist and support with internal and external audits (statutory SOX) · Stay up to date with changes in local accounting standards, tax laws, regulations and local macro-economic developments to advise leadership · Take ownership of actively reviewing local financial and tax filings while communicating issues / concerns to management and ensuring timely completion of deliverables.
• Transformation · Recommend process changes, systems and workflow automation · Actively drive continuous improvements and innovations.
• Initiate and drive projects to enhance and automate internal controls over financial reporting (system enhancements, integrations, implementations, etc.) · Take ownership of facilitation and creation of accurate project plans with clearly defined milestones, deliverables and tasks.
• Leadership · Supervise external accounting firms to meet internal deadlines tax compliance, serving as their main contact · Maintain and build strong communication channels with customers, local agencies, third parties or partnerships.
• Assist in the formulation and execution of the Country Controlling strategy for the region to align with business needs and corporate strategy · Builds a team of highly engaged and motivated people · Develop and update job descriptions for Accounting staff · Establishes and agrees on annual objectives · Actively coach members of the team to meet and exceed department goals.
• Manage, allocate and reconcile to subledger cash deposits on a weekly basis · Analyze monthly aging, identify accounts at risk and communicate findings to key stakeholders · Monitor and ensure that third party collections processes are aligned with NBCU policies · Collaborate cross-functionally with diverse teams to effectively resolve client disputes, fostering strong relationships (Treasury responsibilities).
• Other items : · Support internal and external business partners, as well as wider regional team · Support local departments to address any payment, invoicing, payroll procurement, commissions, and policy questions as needed · Own role of T E Program Administrator; including providing guidance on T E policies and ensuring compliance with policies · Any other duties commensurate with the level of responsibility of this post, for which the post holder has the necessary experience and / or training · Manage daily administrative tasks.
• VAT, Payroll, WHT, etc. · Liaise with third parties and Corporate Tax team to ensure compliance with tax regulations, accounting standards and other financial policies · Review existing tax structures to ensure they stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications: Degree in accounting with post-graduate accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent) and Big 4 experience is preferred.
• Experience managing billing and collections processes in Brazil.
• Proven experience in a managerial or leadership role is required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in Financial Accounting; US GAAP knowledge as well as local accounting practices and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Experience ensuring integrity and completeness of financial records, including monthly transaction processing, reconciliations and the establishment of accounting processes policies.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with the ability to collect, analyze, and present results in a concise format.
• Broad process improvement mindset with a proactive approach in recommending positive changes and leading the agreed‑upon change process; ability to adapt to an ever‑changing and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Must be self‑motivated, self‑directed and be able to work under pressure in a dynamic and high‑change environment. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of personnel. Fluent in English and Portuguese, with work experience in international companies. Proven oral and written communication skills with ability to discuss business issues and translate them into financial implications and action plans.
• Working knowledge of Brazil Tax Compliance, including Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, ISS, etc.
• Drives results through intentional prioritization. Must possess advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP and data modeling. Self‑motivated and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Desired Characteristics: US Corporation, Big 4 and Entertainment Industry experience advantageous. Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact at all levels of the organization. Highly energetic and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Agile, resilient inquisitive attitude. Proactive solution focused; strong ability to prioritize. Team player with a strong work ethic; responsible and takes ownership. Experience of working with various tools and platforms such as Blackline, Power BI, Tableau, Hyperion, BPC, Analysis for Office, etc.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligibility Requirements: Bilingual: Fluent in English and Portuguese, with work experience in international companies both oral and written; Spanish is a plus. Reside within commutable distance to our São Paulo office as in‑office collaboration is required at least 4 days / week.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in‑person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision.

Equal Opportunity Statement

NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodation Statement

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and / or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation.