The Accounting Manager, Latin America, will be responsible for all accounting, treasury, tax and project responsibilities of the entity. This position will report functionally to the Global Accounting Manager, Corporate Headquarters. The position will also support the local management team in Brazil as well as the International Latin America Leadership team with accounting related questions and analysis.

The essential functions are:

• Supervises and reviews work performed by Latin America accounting team members located in Brazil.
• Reviews and analyzes work performed by external accounting service providers in Mexico and Colombia.
• Responsible for maintaining accounting records in accordance with local statutory and U.S. GAAP. Analyze and track differences between U.S. GAAP and local GAAP.  
• Responsible for managing the monthly closing of accounting ledger within the overall corporate timelines. Generate trial balance and financial statement data monthly.
• Responsible for managing the maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register, focused on the accounting for our capitalized surgical instruments managed within the country and loaned for surgical procedures. Recognition of depreciation monthly.
• Responsible for managing the maintenance of the local general ledger, bank reconciliations, accounts payable ledger, accounts receivable ledger, month end intercompany balance reconciliations, etc.
• Responsible for reconciliation of inventory balances between the subsidiary ledger and general ledger. Ensure alignment between physical quantities and values to general ledger balances.
• Responsible for technical accounting areas covering revenue recognition, inventory obsolescence, prepaid assets, and accrued liabilities.
• Responsible for monthly corporate reporting of financial results to Corporate HQ in compliance with local and U.S. GAAP.
• Responsible for compiling the local financial statements and other reported information for government reporting. Ensure local statutory filings are completed on time.
• Responsible for payroll related costs, and coordinating with the payroll service providers for relevant details.
• Responsible for handling of tax requirements, including Corporation tax obligations, importation / customs taxes, sales taxes, and payroll tax filings. Support and partner with the Corporate tax team and external advisors as needed to ensure taxation compliance for the Corporation.
• Facilitates the requirements of Internal and External (corporate and local statutory) audits.
• Supports corporate Treasury strategies for local currency management.
• Team with Operational and Administrative personnel to ensure compliance with the entity as designed.
• Participates in a variety of projects, including integration activities, ERP implementations and enhancements, policy & procedure establishment and enhancement, etc.

• Strong language skills in Portuguese, English, and Spanish
• Ability to build strong working relationships and viewed as key asset in accounting team structure as well as with business partners in the overall organization
• Ability to manage, lead, and motivate team members
• Advanced Excel skills and proficient with other Microsoft Office products
• Accounting ERP experience
• Proven experience in performing with cross-functional teams and projects to accomplish desired results, and confident in communicating with senior members of management within an International division (business).
• Knowledge of spine market, medical device or orthopedics a benefit, but not required
• Med Synergy ERP experience preferred

• University degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Extensive accounting and management experience (5+ years)
• ‘Big 4’ training a plus
• Qualified Accountant RA, AA, CPA, ACCA, ACA (or local equivalent)