Senior Accounting Manager, Americas

Roman Health Pharmacy LLC; São Paulo; Híbrido; BRL 120.000 - 160.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A leading pharmacy firm in São Paulo is seeking a Senior Accounting Leader to oversee the Americas Accounting function. This role involves strategic leadership and compliance with financial regulations, ensuring robust financial reporting and team development. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in multinational companies, deep accounting knowledge, and fluency in both Portuguese and English. The position offers a hybrid work structure, a generous leave policy, and professional development opportunities.

Serviços

Hybrid working model

Annual training budget

Life insurance

Meal vouchers

Enhanced family leave

Transportation voucher

Gym membership support

Discount platforms

Mental health support

Education and culture programs

Pet-friendly office

Qualificações

• 7+ years in senior accounting roles at multinational companies.
• Deep knowledge of technical accounting standards and regulatory environments.
• Fluency in Portuguese and English.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the Americas Accounting function and manage financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with local GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and develop the accounting team for high performance.

Conhecimentos

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Regulatory Compliance

Technical Accounting Expertise

Communication Skills

Formação académica

Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law

CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic & Operational Leadership
• Regional Accounting Strategy & Management: Provide strategic and operational leadership for the entire Americas Accounting function. Define and execute the regional accounting roadmap, ensuring alignment with the global Finance team
• Strategic Business Partnering: Proactively provide guidance and clear awareness on the regional accounting, statutory, and regulatory implications of all business transformations, including M&A activity and evolving operating models
• Transfer Pricing Coordination: Lead the coordination and management of the group's global monthly transfer pricing calculation and quarterly/annual true‑up processes. Manage the accurate and timely issuance of all related intercompany invoices
• Audit & External Relations: Act as the primary regional contact for external auditors (statutory and group), accounting/tax advisors, and global service providers. Successfully coordinate and lead all annual external audits, ensuring seamless documentation and resolution of queries
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner strategically with internal departments (Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Legal) to proactively resolve complex accounting issues, provide critical input for business projects, and support M&A due diligence and integration efforts
• Technical Accounting & Regulatory Compliance
• Financial Closing & Reporting Oversight: Lead and manage the comprehensive monthly and annual closing processes for all Americas entities. Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of the general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L statements
• Complex Accounting Resolution: Proactively monitor and resolve complex technical accounting matters, including detailed intercompany transactions and the critical customer funds reconciliation process
• Statutory & Global Reporting: Prepare and review all statutory financial statements, ensuring strict compliance with local GAAP (e.g., Brazilian BR GAAP) and alignment with Group reporting standards (IFRS)
• Central Bank & Regulatory Compliance (Brazil Focus):
• Act as the focal point with the Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN), serving as the main technical contact for all financial reports and information submitted to the regulator
• Ensure full and continuous compliance with all Central Bank regulatory obligations, including the precise preparation and submission of CADOCs (accounting reports), Minimum Capital (Patrimônio de Referência) reports, and other mandatory information
• Payment Institution Licensing: Lead the accounting and finance workstream for the BACEN payment institution licensing application, providing all necessary financial data, supporting documentation, and ensuring complete compliance with licensing requirements
• Local Regulatory Oversight: Oversee and ensure full compliance with all local regulatory, and corporate requirements across all Americas entities
• Team & Process Elevation
• Team Leadership & Development: Supervise, mentor, and strategically develop the Americas Accounting team. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and high performance
• Process Improvement & Automation: Champion and drive continuous process improvement and automation initiatives to enhance the efficiency, scalability, and accuracy of regional accounting operations and reporting cycles
• Internal Controls & Policy Adherence: Ensure the strict design, operation, and adherence to robust internal controls, company policies, and regional control frameworks to mitigate risk and safeguard company assets

Your Profile:

• Experience: You have extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in a senior accounting leadership role within a dynamic multinational company. You are a proven leader with a track record of managing accounting and finance functions
• Expertise: You possess deep, up-to-date knowledge of technical accounting standards, statutory reporting and. You are an expert in navigating complex global regulatory environments. Experience in payments & fintech is desired
• Leadership & Influence: You have a proven ability to lead and motivate teams, and your exceptional communication skills allow you to effectively influence and partner with colleagues across all departments. You have a pragmatic, results-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Education: A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law is essential. A professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential
• Mindset: You are a strategic thinker with a high level of integrity and a keen sense of business acumen. You are comfortable with a hands‑on approach and thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can make a significant impact

What we offer:

• Hybrid working – We offer a hybrid structure with a 3 days / week on site expectation, so you can strike the balance between office and home working. In addition to our 30‑day holiday allowance, we also provide a work from abroad policy, enabling employees to work remotely for up to another 30 days per year
• Learning and Development – We offer a 3,000 BRL annual budget to support your professional growth. In addition, we provide leadership cafés, on‑the‑job training, and other opportunities to help you grow your skills and thrive in your role
• Insurance – Because better safe than sorry – we want our employees to benefit from various insurances including life insurance, health insurance + dental plan and travel insurance
• Meal vouchers – BRL 54/ day – Enjoy a moment of conviviality and a good and balanced meal thanks to your meal vouchers. You will also have the choice between meal allowance, supermarket voucher or both (splitting the total value in two)
• Enhance Family Leave – We understand the importance of family – that's why we offer enhanced family leave to support you during key life moments
• Transportation Voucher – We will cover your costs of commute
• Gym membership – PPRO helps contribute toward the costs of your gym membership, supporting your physical fitness journey while easing the burden on your wallet
• New Value (Deals & Coupon Platform) – Get attractive discounts to restaurants, stores and events
• Mental Health Platform – We’ve teamed up with a top well‑being platform to provide one‑on‑one therapy, chat therapy, therapist‑led courses, guided meditations, and more
• SESC – private institution that makes available Education, Health, Culture and Recreational programs and events and provides Social Assistance to our employees and their dependents
• Pet‑friendly office – Because work is better with your paw‑tners by your side

Our Principles:

• We get things done: We are courageous; we take ownership, make decisions and get things done
• We act with trust and integrity: We listen first and challenge respectfully. We seek out and leverage diverse perspectives. We welcome and offer honest and open feedback, always assuming positive intent
• We put the customer first: We are laser focused on delivering outstanding outcomes for our customers. We put the customer at the heart of what we do
• We make things better: We boldly explore new ideas and have an unwavering commitment to continuous improvement
• We work as a team: We collaborate closely and value team success over individual achievement