Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Active registration with the Brazilian Regional Accounting Council (CRC).
• Native or fluent Portuguese.
• Strong English proficiency, with the ability to independently prepare written reports and participate in meetings with international headquarters.
• At least 8 years of professional finance experience , including a minimum of 3 years in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller, or equivalent finance leadership position.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) managing full-scope finance operations in an industrial or manufacturing company.
• Proven experience independently leading monthly and annual financial closing processes and coordinating external audits.
• Strong knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards (BR GAAP) and IFRS group reporting requirements.
• Solid understanding of Brazilian direct and indirect taxation, including ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ, and CSLL.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
• Knowledge of industrial cost accounting, inventory valuation, and WIP management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP or TOTVS Protheus. Familiarity with FI/CO modules is an advantage.
• Proven people management experience, preferably leading a finance team of at least five members.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Lead monthly and annual financial closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Oversee statutory financial statements under Brazilian GAAP and consolidated reporting packages under IFRS.
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with applicable accounting standards.

Financial Reporting & Headquarters Coordination

- Prepare monthly financial reports and management analysis in English.

- Report directly to regional management and headquarters.

- Respond to financial inquiries and provide insights into the subsidiary's financial performance.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, and financial variance analysis.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and business targets.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support management decision-making.

Tax Compliance & Supervision

• Supervise the quality and compliance of direct and indirect tax filings.
• Manage and oversee the local Tax Analyst team.
• Ensure appropriate oversight of Brazilian tax requirements, including ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS, IRPJ, and CSLL.
• Monitor and support the implementation of Brazil's Tax Reform (Reforma Tributária).

Treasury & Foreign Exchange Management

• Oversee local cash flow planning and liquidity management.
• Maintain banking relationships and manage local banking operations.
• Monitor Brazilian Real (BRL) foreign exchange exposure and coordinate appropriate risk mitigation strategies.

Industrial Costing & Inventory Control

• Oversee industrial cost accounting, including standard costing and absorption costing.
• Monitor inventory valuation, work-in-progress (WIP), and inventory reconciliation.
• Review cost variances and ensure appropriate inventory control procedures.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls

• Coordinate external audits and interact with local regulatory and government authorities.
• Implement and maintain group financial policies, internal controls, and authorization matrices.
• Identify financial and operational risks and implement appropriate corrective measures.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, develop, and supervise the local finance team.
• Establish financial processes, responsibilities, and reporting structures.
• Coach and evaluate team members while ensuring effective departmental performance.