Accounting Director

About Kavak We are the technology company that is revolutionizing the buying and selling of used cars in Latin America since 2016. After 9 years of operation, Kavak has become the most valued technology startup in Latin America, formalizing the used car market, with operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Middle East. Currently, we are looking for new talents who are passionate about challenges and hungry to create solutions that positively impact the lives of millions of people with safe, fair and accessible options to acquire the car of their dreams. Our mission is to empower people's lives through access to a car. We unleash the power of a car so people can simply enjoy the ride. Our team is the number one priority. We like to imagine the impossible and work together to achieve it. We are disruptive, proactive, loyal and ambitious. Your mission We are looking for an Accounting Director to join our team. Your mission will be to lead the digital transformation of Kavak’s back office, integrating technology, accounting, financial, and administrative processes into an efficient, scalable, automated, and data-driven operation. This professional will be responsible for connecting business strategy with the company’s technological evolution, leading the implementation and integration of systems, process automation, and the modernization of accounting and administrative routines. They will play a strategic role in building the operational infrastructure needed to sustain Kavak’s growth, ensuring information reliability, operational efficiency, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. We are looking for a profile that combines executive vision, technical expertise in IT and accounting, hands-on experience implementing systems, and the ability to lead organizational change. What will you do? Back-office digital transformation
• Define and execute the digital transformation strategy for the accounting, finance, tax, and administrative areas.
• Map existing processes, identify improvement opportunities, and redesign operational workflows.
• Lead automation and digitalization initiatives and reduce manual and redundant activities.
• Build scalable processes focused on productivity, quality, traceability, and cost reduction.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making. Technology and systems implementation
• Lead the selection, implementation, configuration, and evolution of management systems, especially ERP, EPM, and systems for executing accounting routines, such as financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and close.
• Manage system implementation and integration projects, from requirements gathering through go-live and stabilization.
• Ensure integration across systems, databases, financial platforms, and other corporate tools.
• Evaluate technology solutions, APIs, automation tools, and artificial intelligence applications that add value to administrative operations.
• Define technology priorities, solution architecture, and the systems evolution roadmap.
• Manage vendors, technology partners, timelines, budgets, and project risks. Accounting, tax, and financial management
• Oversee the accounting close, reconciliation, financial statement, and management reporting processes.
• Ensure the quality, integrity, and consistency of accounting and financial information.
• Coordinate tax processes, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory obligations.
• Establish internal controls, policies, procedures, and audit trails.
• Integrate accounting and financial information into management systems and company performance indicators.
• Support management in cost analysis, budgeting, cash flow, profitability, and financial planning. What are we looking for?
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of total professional experience, with at least 3 to 5 years leading digital transformation, process re-engineering, and technology implementation within back-office functions (Accounting, Finance, Tax, and Treasury).
• Proven experience in fast-paced, high-growth environments (scale-ups, fintechs, tech, or hyper-growth e-commerce/multinational environments).
• Deep understanding of the full accounting cycle (Record-to-Report / R2R), accelerated month-end close routines, automated reconciliations, and tax compliance requirements.
• Hands-on leadership in end-to-end implementation, integration, and evolution of enterprise systems, specifically Tier-1 ERPs (e.g., SAP S/4HANA, NetSuite) and EPM tools (e.g., Anaplan, Pigment, Hyperion).
• Solid knowledge of connecting financial platforms via APIs, webhooks, and relational databases (SQL), along with expertise in automating manual tasks using RPA (UiPath, Automation Anywhere), Low-Code/No-Code platforms, or AI applications.
• Capability to define and measure operational KPIs (e.g., Cycle Time to Close, Automation Rate, Cost per Transaction) using BI tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Looker.
• Ability to design bulletproof, scalable processes that handle exponential volume growth without relying on linear headcount expansion.
• Language Proficiency: Professional business fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required to lead cross-border initiatives, collaborate with regional teams across Latin America, and manage global technology vendors. If you are passionate about disruption coupled with excellent execution, if you love challenges and making data-driven decisions and are mission-oriented, KAVAK is the place for you By applying to any of our vacancies you accept the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy, which you find on our website www.kavak.com