Senior Accounting Analyst - SCA&C

Bf; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman Corporation is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join the SCA&C Accounting team in Brazil, handling US GAAP and BR GAAP processes across the region. You will partner with Finance, Tax, Supply Chain, Sales and other functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and robust internal controls.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, process automation and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support statutory reporting and audits, while ensuring compliance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Active CRC registration.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting, month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting practices, including Brazilian IFRS and CPC pronouncements.
• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to evaluate accounting treatments, interpret accounting guidance and apply.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly and annual accounting transactions under US GAAP and BR GAAP.
• Support inventory accounting activities, including reserves and obsolescence provisions.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts in BlackLine and record adjustments.
• Maintain BR GAAP books in SAP with journal entries and period-end activities.
• Prepare monthly roll-forwards related to revenue recognition and accruals.
• Support treasury accounting activities, including bank reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Manage On-Premise and Commercial Agreements, including accrual calculations and monitoring.
• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including depreciation and disposals.
• Perform balance sheet and P&L variance analyses and provide explanations to management.
• Prepare information and reports for statutory compliance and regulatory filings.
• Ensure SOX compliance and remediation where needed.
• Drive process improvements and automation in reporting and controls.
• Coordinate external audits and respond to audit findings.
• Provide subject matter expertise and contribute to regional/global projects.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Brazilian IFRS CPC pronouncements

Technical accounting

Accounting guidance interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CRC registration

Job description

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Quote from Hiring Manager

This exciting role is a key member of the SCA&C Accounting team and is responsible for a broad range of accounting activities, financial analysis and compliance requirements across the SCA&C region (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay).

We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with strong technical accounting expertise, analytical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Tax, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, resolve complex accounting matters, strengthen internal controls and support business objectives across the region.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Brown-Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top ten largest global spirits companies with its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, USA Compliance and financial integrity are key factors in ensuring business continuity. This position will support US GAAP and local accounting processes in Brazil, statutory reporting requirements, audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.

What You Can Expect

• Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly and annual accounting transactions under US GAAP and local GAAP (BR GAAP), covering balance sheet and P&L accounts, including expenses, commercial accruals, discounts, returns, marketing activities, revenue recognition, revenue cutoff (back orders), fixed assets, allowance for doubtful accounts and other key accounting matters. Evaluate accounting treatments for complex or non-routine transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.


• Support inventory accounting activities, including inventory reserves, slow-moving and obsolete inventory provisions, write-offs, stock adjustments and related analyses.


• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts in BlackLine, investigate discrepancies, record adjustments and journal entries, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.


• Maintain local statutory accounting books (BR GAAP) in SAP, including journal entries, adjustments, reclassifications and period-end activities. Monitor and document differences between US GAAP and BR GAAP reporting, ensuring accurate reconciliations and regulatory compliance.


• Prepare and maintain monthly roll-forwards related to revenue recognition and commercial accruals, develop management KPIs, and partner with Sales and Finance teams to resolve outstanding issues.


• Support treasury accounting activities, including bank reconciliations in collaboration with the GBS team, bank-related journal entries, taxes and cash flow reporting. Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items and ensure the accuracy of accounting records.


• Manage On-Premise and Commercial Agreements, including accrual calculations, payment tracking, validation of contractual targets and monitoring of contract balances and commitments, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual obligations.


• Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, retirements, physical inventories and account reconciliations.


• Perform balance sheet and P&L variance analyses, identify root causes, assess financial impacts and provide explanations to management and business partners.


• Prepare and review information, reconciliations and reports required for statutory compliance, regulatory filings and financial reporting obligations.


• Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, supporting remediation plans when necessary.


• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting quality, strengthen controls, improve efficiency and reduce operational risks.


• Coordinate and support external, statutory, SOX and internal audits by providing accurate documentation, timely responses and resolution of audit findings.


• Act as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting processes, providing guidance to colleagues and business partners, while contributing to local, regional and global projects and other ad hoc initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.


• Active CRC registration.


• At least five years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting, month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting practices, including Brazilian IFRS and CPC pronouncements.


• Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to evaluate accounting treatments, interpret accounting guidance and apply