Position Overview
The Country Finance Manager will be responsible for overseeing all finance and accounting activities in Chile and Colombia, ensuring compliance with local regulations (Chilean and Colombian GAAP/IFRS), tax laws, and global corporate policies. This role plays a critical part in delivering accurate financial reporting, driving budgetary discipline, supporting business decisions, and maintaining robust internal controls across both countries.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial Accounting & Compliance
• Lead end-to-end accounting operations in Chile and Colombia, including revenue recognition, contract review, month-end close, and intercompany reconciliations, in full compliance with local GAAP/IFRS.
• Prepare, review, and finalize monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements with high accuracy and timeliness.
• Serve as the primary liaison with local tax authorities and external auditors; manage statutory audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions.
• Strengthen internal controls over key financial processes, particularly in the order-to-cash and procure-to-pay cycles.
2. Tax Compliance & Planning
• Manage all aspects of local tax compliance, including income tax, VAT/GST, and other indirect taxes.
• Partner with external tax advisors and headquarters’ tax team on tax planning initiatives, risk assessments, and refund opportunities.
• Monitor changes in Chilean and Colombian tax legislation and ensure timely implementation of required actions.
3. Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control
• Lead the annual budgeting and rolling forecasting process for both countries; track actual performance against plan and provide insightful variance analysis.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including goods receipt, transfers, adjustments, cycle counts, and reconciliation to ensure accurate COGS and inventory reserves.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to optimize inventory processes and mitigate financial risks.
4. Business Partnership & Decision Support
• Act as a strategic finance partner to Sales, Operations, Project Management, and Service teams—supporting pricing, project evaluations, and commercial contract reviews.
• Conduct regular financial and operational analyses (e.g., profitability by product/customer, cost structure, efficiency metrics) to inform leadership decisions and support regional strategy.
• Monitor accounts receivable performance and work cross-functionally to resolve billing discrepancies and improve collection effectiveness.
5. Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Build, lead, and develop local finance resources (or coordinate with in-country finance staff) across Chile and Colombia, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Drive standardization, automation, and digital transformation of finance processes to enhance efficiency and data quality.
• Collaborate closely with the LATAM regional finance team and other country finance managers to ensure alignment on policies, systems, and reporting standards.
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Mandatory Criteria
• Work Authorization: Chilean citizenship preferred. Non-Chilean candidates must already hold valid Chilean work authorization and residency, enabling full-time employment in Santiago without sponsorship. Must be willing and able to travel between Chile and Colombia as needed.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken) is required. The ability to produce reports and communicate effectively in both languages is essential.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Certifications: Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA, CMA, ACCA) is strongly preferred.
• Experience:
- 5–10 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles;
- Demonstrated experience working within Chile and/or Colombia, with deep knowledge of local accounting standards, tax regulations, and business practices;
- Experience in multinational or Latin American regional finance environments is highly desirable.
- Systems: Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred); advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Core Competencies
• Strong technical expertise in financial accounting, budgeting, tax, cost/inventory accounting, and financial analysis.
• Proven leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
• High integrity, attention to detail, and a strong compliance mindset.
• Adaptable, resilient, and culturally agile in a dynamic international environment.
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