Accountant (Brazil)

Job Description: Senior Accountant

About Our Hiring Partner:

Our hiring partner's vision is to be a scalable turnkey administrative solution that enables senior living operators to focus on driving results in their communities. With the country's aging demographic significantly exceeding senior housing inventory growth, this wave of demand will create numerous challenges (and opportunities) for senior living operators striving to achieve scale while providing excellent care to residents. Operators that partner with our client will be able to focus on what matters to their business while knowing their back-office operations are taken care of and are contributing to their mission.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and process-driven Senior Accountant with a strong work ethic and leadership capabilities to join our hiring partner's team. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior living accounting and a passion for delivering excellent customer service. This role will involve overseeing staff accountants and accounts payable coordinators, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the financial operations of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements.
• Account Reconciliation: Perform regular account reconciliations and ensure accuracy in all financial records.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor and report on variances.
• Leadership: Supervise and mentor staff accountants and accounts payable coordinators, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial operations.
• Customer Service: Provide exceptional support to senior living operators, addressing their accounting and financial inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures. Stay updated on industry regulations and standards.
• Multi-entity Management: Handle financial operations for multiple senior living communities, including managing different entities and bank accounts.
• Client Portfolio Management: Own relationships with a portfolio of communities, being responsible for their income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and accounts payable.

Qualifications:

• Fluent proficiency in English (both written and verbal).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CRC (Conselho Regional de Contabilidade) certification.
• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior living environment preferred (not a must, but a nice-to-have).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Proficient in accounting software (ideally Sage Intacct) and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Exceptional customer service mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting preferred.
• US company experience is a plus.

Work Environment:

• This position can be remote, in-person, or hybrid, offering flexibility to suit the candidate's preferences and needs.
• Meritocratic and results-driven organization.
• Occasional travel may be required for in-person meetings or site visits.
• Working hours aligned with Eastern or Central Time zones preferred.

Benefits:

• Salary range: $2,000 - $3,000 USD.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Fully remote work option, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Exposure to US accounting practices and multinational operations.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in transforming senior living finance.
• Chance to be part of a rapidly growing startup in an expanding industry.

Why Join Our Hiring Partner:

• Opportunity to play a pivotal role in the growth and success of a company dedicated to improving the senior living industry.
• Chance to work with a rapidly growing startup (aiming to serve 300 communities in the next three years).
• Exposure to US accounting practices and multinational operations.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Hiring Process:

1. Initial screen by Sierra Studio to ensure English competence and basic accounting skills.
2. First interview with the Founder to assess cultural fit and discuss compensation expectations.
3. Technical interview with the controller or accounting manager, focusing on:

• Experience with tools used by our hiring partner
• Understanding of multi-site, multi-entity accounting
• Financial statement review process
• Technical competence in accounting

1. Possible third round interview if needed to confirm any outstanding points.
2. Offer extended to successful candidates.

The entire process aims to have new hires join around November 1st, in preparation for the February 1st service start date with the first major client.

If that looks like you, please feel free to send your English CV to isabel@sierra.studio and barbara@sierra.studio :)