LATAM CONTROLLER

About the job LATAM CONTROLLER


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepares and coordinates monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements according to Group Accounting manual.
• Manages and coordinates working capital (AR; AP; Inventory).
• Monthly inventory accuracy.
• Develops and monitors business plan and budgets.
• Review and Analysis Acquisitions
• Aid in the integration of Acquisitions
• Manages the account department to ensure proper compliance of all accounting systems and functions.
• Mentors and develops a direct team, managing work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and the building of an effective team dynamic.
• Reviews all month-end closing activities including general ledger, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate cost allocation.
• Cash management.
• Manages the companys insurance program.
• Assists with annual external audit by preparing assigned schedules and requests.
• Participates at the EHS&S committee.
• Coordinates and resolves various issues with bank and ensure compliance with the Group Treasury policies
• Conforms with and abide by all regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures.
• Lead or participate in strategic projects

• This role involves travel once a month.
• This is a hybrid position
• Experience with Acquisitions & integration.
• Foreign Exchange

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manages and motivates staff (including: hiring, firing, performance management and recognition duties.)
• Performance Appraisal
• Works together with the team scorecard/objectives for the accounting department.
• Train, direct and appraise staff.
• Plans and organizes workload and staff assignments.

• Issues written and oral instructions; assigns duties and examines work for exactness, neatness, and conformance to policies and procedures.

COMPETENCIES - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the required/preferred qualifications:
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). Knowledge of Statutory accounting principles.
• All bi-lingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong analytical and accounting skills.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook and FRx or similar programs.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of major accounting software packages for both general ledger and statutory accounting. Microsoft Dynamics NAV preferred.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team and take on new tasks with high level of difficulty.
• The individual will be expected to work with minimal up-front guidance and take ownership of his / her work product. The individual will work closely with all major functional leaders of the Company.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, and TRAINING:
• Masters degree (M.A.) and/or CPA or equivalent; and four to ten years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

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