Accounting Manager

- This position will lead initiatives to identify accounting, process, or SOX control issues within the region and will have an opportunity to recommend process re-engineering and improvements to drive accuracy and efficiency and will work with the Controller, Latin America to strategize accounting and control advice to the region's finance team and business units;- Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the financial records concerning (a) the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), (b) local statutory requirements, (c) all relevant tax regimes, including US and local income tax purposes as well as local consumption and state taxes, and (d) management reporting;- Responsible for the regional accounting. This includes but is not limited to accounting transactions for all aspects of the monthly P&L's, balance sheet reconciliations, MSA and intercompany transactions, fixed assets accounting, among others. Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, as well as accruals and management of the various processes in place to assist in providing these accruals;- Assist the Americas Regional Controller in providing accounting and controlling advice on potential transactions or business change and analytical support to senior corporate, regional finance and rest of business;- Partner with the Tax Manager by providing insight and support to ensure compliance of the entities across the region;- Partner with GBS (Global Business Service group) teams to ensure services are provided based on Service Level Agreements with the business;- Serve as business partner to the respective business units by analyzing operating results prior to monthly results being released as final. Also, provide analysis on an ad hoc basis when requested by the business unit. Includes analyzing performance versus various measures to identify areas for improvement and potential problems;- Ensure the adequacy of internal controls associated with business processes and the adherence of those processes to company policies and procedures, including compliance with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Work with the different process owners and Management in creating and maintaining a solid control and compliance environment;- Partner with Corporate Accounting to ensure that accounting records are properly accounted for in the Financial Statements;- Promote a process improvement mindset, identify opportunities to automate/improve processes, and partner with different teams to accomplish automation and simplification;- Lead, develop, and motivate team members (2 direct and 2 indirect reports). Establish a solid local professional accounting team to develop local capabilities to support market and regional business growth;- Embrace and promote B-F´s D&I culture ;- Liaise with relevant company disciplines as appropriate, such as Tax, Legal, Customer service, supply chain, etc; - Liaise with internal and external auditors for issues and questions regarding the business unit;- Coordinate statutory compliance audit;- Lead/collaborate with other ad hoc projects . Total Rewards at this company is designed to engage people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come.Asapremiumspiritscompany, theyofferequitablepaystructuresforindividualandcompanyperformancealongsideapremiumemployeeexperience.They offer a range of premium benefits that reflect the company values and meet the needs of their diverse workforce. Degree in accounting or finance Certified Public Accountant or equivalent, plus 8+ years of accounting or finance experience in similar rolesProfessional register in the Regional Accounting Council is a mustFluent in English and Spanish, with work experience in international companies, preferably consumer products- US GAAP knowledge as well as local accounting practices (Brazil FRS, technical pronouncements from CPC - Committee of Technical Pronouncements);- Strong financial and analytical abilities with the ability to collect, analyze, and present results in a concise format;- Strong knowledge on Brazil Tax Compliance, including Income Tax,