Accounting Manager

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc.; Norte; Presencial; COP 120.000.000 - 180.000.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager in Colombia to oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and accounting operations within a multinational Shared Services environment.

You will lead the preparation of financial statements under COL GAAP and corporate standards, drive internal controls, coordinate audits, and partner with regional and global teams to deliver accurate, timely financial insights that support strategic decisions.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Colombian CPA with a valid Professional License.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, and Audit Management.
• Experience in Shared Services Centers (SSC) with regional/global stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of COL GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Experience with SAP and CPM tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and financial analysis.
• Experience in cost accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements and reporting under COL GAAP and corporate standards.
• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and month-end closing integrity.
• Manage tax compliance activities, filings, and reporting obligations per local regulations.
• Lead internal and external audits, coordinating stakeholders and information delivery.
• Oversee payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supervise fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and related controls.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory reporting requirements with tax authorities.
• Drive continuous improvement and strengthen internal controls via financial analysis and reporting.
• Partner with regional and global teams in a multinational Shared Services environment.

Conocimientos

COL GAAP knowledge

US GAAP knowledge

SOX knowledge

ERP systems SAP

CPM tools

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial analysis

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Colombian CPA with Licencia

Herramientas

SAP

CPM tools

Descripción del empleo

Description

The Accounting Manager will oversee the integrity of financial reporting, statutory compliance, tax reporting, and accounting operations, ensuring adherence to corporate policies and local regulations. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, strengthening internal controls, providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making, leading audit and compliance activities, and safeguarding the Company's assets while partnering with regional and global stakeholders in a multinational environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of statutory financial statements and financial reporting in accordance with local accounting standards (COL GAAP) and corporate requirements.
• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records, reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Manage tax compliance activities, including the review of tax provisions, filings, and reporting obligations, ensuring adherence to local regulations.
• Lead internal and external audits, coordinating stakeholders and ensuring timely delivery of information and fulfillment of regulatory requirements.
• Oversee payroll accounting, intercompany transactions, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supervise fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, and related controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and asset protection.
• Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory reporting requirements, including interactions with tax authorities and government entities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen internal controls, and support business decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
• Partner with regional and global teams within a multinational Shared Services environment to ensure alignment with corporate accounting policies, procedures, and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Colombian Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with a valid Professional License (Tarjeta Profesional).
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Financial Reporting, Tax Compliance, and Audit Management, preferably within multinational organizations.
• Proven experience working in Shared Services Centers (SSC) and collaborating with regional and global stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of COL GAAP, US GAAP, SOX, tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, internal controls, and accounting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and Corporate Performance Management (CPM) tools.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience in cost accounting methodologies, balance sheet reconciliations, account analysis, and financial controls.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, develop, and influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• Advanced English proficiency.

Preferred Attributes

• Strong business acumen and understanding of key financial and operational performance indicators (KPIs).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment.
• Proven experience partnering with senior leadership and acting as a trusted Finance Business Partner.
• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to work effectively across Finance, Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Operations.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Power BI, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated adaptability, continuous learning mindset, and ability to drive change within the organization.
• High level of emotional intelligence, accountability, and teamwork orientation.