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

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  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.