Senior Accountant

Trabajo; Colombia; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

VargasAndrews is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who can lead teams, work directly with U.S.-based clients, and improve accounting processes and systems.

This client-facing leadership role requires strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, proactive communication, and robust relationship management.

You will coordinate people and deliverables, review accounting work, mentor junior staff, and advance automation and AI-driven tools across engagements.

Formación

• 5–7 years in a Senior Accountant or lead role with U.S.-based client experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Excellent English communication and client-relations skills.
• Professional credentials required; CPA or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the full accounting cycle across multiple client accounts.
• Oversee client engagement and team delivery to ensure quality and deadlines.
• Review work of junior staff and mentor teammates.
• Drive process improvements using automation and AI tools.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Client management

US GAAP

IFRS knowledge

English proficiency

Process improvement

Mentoring

Educación

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Public accounting credential (CPA/equivalent)

Herramientas

Hubstaff

Descripción del empleo

• Location: Remote, based in Latin America, with initial sourcing focused on Colombia, Mexico and Argentina.
• Client geography: United States
• Availability: California local time, Pacific Time, including daylight-saving changes

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Accountant who can lead teams, work directly with U.S.-based clients, and improve accounting processes and systems. This client-facing leadership role requires technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, proactive communication and strong relationship management.

You will coordinate people and deliverables, review accounting work and contribute practical improvements through automation and appropriate AI tools. Prior hands-on accounting experience with U.S.-based clients or businesses is required.

Company overview

VargasAndrews is an international professional services firm specializing in business transformations and turnarounds. We support business owners through accounting, finance and business improvement services, with a vision to become an international market leader in business transformations.

Our values:

Teamwork & Camaraderie; Hiring & Developing the Best; Agility & Lean Thinking; Customer Obsession; Curiosity & Systemization; Ownership & Accountability.

Essential functions

40% - Senior accounting work: manage the full accounting cycle (Order to Cash, Procurement to Pay, Record to Report), financial reporting, budget preparation, variance analysis, payroll oversight, and complex reconciliations across multiple client accounts.

30% - Client engagement and team leadership: act as primary client point of contact, lead team task distribution, conduct review meetings, and ensure delivery quality and on-time completion.

20% - Review, quality control, and mentoring: review and approve work of Junior and Intermediate Accountants, conduct onboarding and training of new hires, and support recruitment activities.

10% - Process improvement and innovation: design and implement accounting SOPs, drive automation and AI-tool adoption, and coordinate strategic improvement initiatives with the Fractional Controller.

Qualifications and professional credentials

Education and mandatory professional status

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, or a recognized local university degree in Accounting or Public Accountancy that qualifies the holder for the relevant professional accounting credential. A general business or finance degree alone does not meet this requirement.

Candidates must hold the relevant current professional public-accounting certification, license or registration in good standing. A degree alone, an examination pass without the required professional status, or experience working under a CPA is insufficient.

Required professional credential by Country

Mexico

Contador Público qualification and professional license (cédula profesional), together with current Contador Público Certificado (CPC) certification issued by IMCP.

Colombia

Contador Público qualification and valid Tarjeta Profesional issued by the Junta Central de Contadores (JCC), with professional status in good standing.

Argentina

Contador Público qualification and active matrícula with the relevant Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas, in good standing.

Applicants must identify the credential, issuing authority, jurisdiction and registration or license number. Credentials will be verified before engagement. Candidates from other LATAM countries must hold the corresponding recognized public-accounting credential, subject to verification.

An active U.S. CPA license is an additional advantage. It does not replace any local…

Experience and capabilities

• 5 to 7 years as a Senior Accountant or in a similar leadership role, preferably in an outsourced or international setup. Prior accounting delivery for U.S.-based clients or businesses is mandatory.
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, applicable tax laws and reporting standards.
• Excellent spoken and written English, including the ability to manage client relationships and explain complex accounting concepts clearly.
• Strong leadership, mentoring and review skills, with accountability for quality and delivery.
• A meticulous approach to problem-solving, reviewing work and maintaining accurate records.
• Proven ability to manage tight deadlines, multiple priorities and team workloads in a demanding environment.
• Experience in cost accounting is an advantage. Experience using AI-driven tools or systems is highly desirable.
• Ability to align availability with California local time and use Hubstaff as