Senior Financial Accountant

BioLegend, Inc.; São Paulo; On-site; BRL 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

BioLegend, Inc. is seeking a senior accounting professional in São Paulo to manage US GAAP general accounting and local statutory books. The role ensures accuracy, compliance, and robust financial controls across monthly close cycles and external audits.

The successful candidate will lead reconciliations, statutory reporting, tax compliance, and guidance across business units, while maintaining SOX controls and driving process improvements in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 5-10 years of Finance and General Ledger experience, ideally in multinational/B2B setup.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and strong Excel skills.
• Experience with statutory reporting and tax obligations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable of working under stress and tight deadlines.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate financial records, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Prepare local GAAP annual financial statements and support statutory filings.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audits, and SOX activities.
• Identify accounting issues and stay updated with technical guidance.
• Manage fixed assets, depreciation, and inventory-related accounting.
• Review transactions for accuracy and policy compliance.
• Analyze data to support management decisions and risk identification.
• Provide accounting guidance to business areas as needed.
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Stress management

Independent worker

Deadline-driven

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

MS Excel

MS365

Job description

Location: São Paulo, Brazil

Purpose

Manage US GAAP general accounting and local statutory books, ensuring accu

racy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and corporate reporting.
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records, including balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analyses, ensuring proper classification and allocation of transactions.
• Prepare local GAAP annual financial statements and support statutory and fiscal reporting requirements (e.g., ECD, ECF), ensuring compliance with regulatory and tax obligations.
• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, internal controls, and corporate policies, including active participation in internal and external audits and SOX compliance activities.
• Identify, assess, and document accounting issues, staying current with technical accounting guidance and pronouncements.
• Manage fixed assets and related processes, including depreciation and amortization, and ensure proper accounting treatment of inventory-related transactions (e.g., imports);
• Review and validate accounting transactions, including expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Analyze financial data, trends, and variances to support management decision-making and identify risks and opportunities.
• Provide accounting guidance and support to business areas, ensuring proper understanding and application of accounting processes.
• Maintain and update the chart of accounts in line with accounting standards and business requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and process improvement projects to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of financial operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5-10 years of Finance and Accounts, General Ledger, Journal entries, preferably in a multinational or B2B environment.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MS365, Oracle, NetSuite) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience into Statutory reporting.
• Good Tax legislation knowledge.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Capable to work under stress and tight deadlines
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work independently and handle complex, high-volume workloads.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.