Finance Senior Accountant, Latin America
December 26, 2021
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
THE POSITION:
This pivotal role reports into the North America Core Accounting Manager responsible for Latin America. The main responsibilities for this role can be classified in five buckets:
• Accounting support and Business analysis, • Financial Planning & Analysis, and Forecast/Budget preparation for the Corporate functions in Latam (Finance, HR, Marketing, Facilities and IT)
• Statutory filings and Statutory Financials,
• Revenue Recognition for some markets/segments, and • Liaison between the markets and corporate Accounting teams.
A more detailed set of responsibilities follow: Accounting Support/Business analysis
• Prepares Journal Entries • Reviews the balance sheet account reconciliations for LATAM Countries (in Blackline)
• Understands the needs of the business and the needs of the management in a proactive way, and prepares analysis as needed in diverse areas, such as real estate analysis, SG&A development, cost developments, allocations, etc.
• Prepares Financial Package for distribution to the SMDs, MDs and Senior Directors.
• Publishes Preliminary and Final LATAM results to LATAM Management
• Prepares Business Analysis & bridge analysis. Prepares trend reports.
• Works on ad hoc Projects and Reports as needed Financial Planning & Analysis
• Leads the Budget & Forecast processes for the Corporate functions. Statutory • Assists in the preparation of the statutory financial statements for Mexico, Argentina and Colombia
• Manages the firm's external accounting providers to ensure they deliver timely and accurate financial information in line with the firm's and country's monthly close timelines
• Works with the companies that support us in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia to deal with the multiple requests to operate in the country (licenses, filing with superintendence of business, etc).
• Interact with accounting firms and other providers of accounting related services in the region.
• Leads the implementation of IFRS or local accounting GAAP changes in Mexico and Colombia, and supports Brazil and Argentina.
• Ensures compliance with External reporting requirements (market requirements) Month-End closing related
• Assists in the Monthly closing meeting where the results of every market/segment are reviewed. Asks questions, understands deviations to previous year and to Budget/Forecast, and recommends adjustments when applicable
• Review and approval of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Laisse with the segment teams to assess bad debt provisions and Wip reserves.
• Liaison between the Corporate Accounting teams and the Local Accounting teams in the Markets for general enquiries, allocations problem solving and other.
• Liaison between the Shared Service Center in Annapolis and Markets in Latin America for things related to AP and other Other
• Assists with payroll related issues
• Assists in the enhancement of the internal controls framework, processes and procedures surrounding Revenue Recognition, including reviewing month end accounting entries are consistent with US GAAP requirements. • Assists the audits conducted in the region
• Trouble shooting The incumbent will have previously worked in a senior or supervisory capacity in a mid-to-large US headquartered organization, with in-country Latin American exposure. He/she must be prepared to be hands-on to support the Business and the Finance Department in a transactional environment. Strong accounting skills are needed. The role requires the ability to think differently and challenge the status-quo in the current business and financial processes. Being positive with a can-do attitude is essential for this role.
Qualifications 1. B.S. in Accounting required.
2. At least 3 years exposure in a country in Latin America is a must
3. Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese would be a plus Skills and Experience 1. Strong and practical knowledge of US GAAP accounting, including revenue recognition, balance sheet management and intercompany activity
2. Familiarity with foreign currency transactions, translation and re-measurement
3. Experience with financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting
4. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. Advanced knowledge of Excel including use of pivot tables, etc. 5. Experience/exposure with financial reporting tools such as Elite, IBM Cognos/TM1 or similar reporting software preferred. Experience with financial accounting systems 6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
8. Detail-oriented, independent and dependable
9. Experience in a professional services environment is preferred
10. Self-starter, confident with outgoing personality and highly professional approach to their work
11. Demonstrates the highest level of ethical standards and unquestionable integrity
12. Ability to travel to Latin America 10% to 15% of the time
13. Experience managing people
14. Ability to work under pressure when necessary
FTI Consulting, Inc. is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping organizations manage change, mitigate risk and resolve disputes: financial, legal, operational, political & regulatory, reputational and transactional. With more than 4,600 employees located in 28 countries, FTI Consulting professionals work closely with clients to anticipate, illuminate and overcome complex business challenges and make the most of opportunities. The Company generated $1.81 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2017. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter (@FTIConsulting), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting continually strives to offer employees and eligible dependents, including domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children, a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
FTI Consulting does not accept unsolicited resumes from external firms or agencies. FTI Consulting will not be responsible for placement fees associated with unsolicited resumes.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
About Core Operations:
FTI Consulting's Core Operations functions provide support to our client service professionals so they are able meet and exceed the needs of our clients. Professionals within our Marketing and Communications, Information Technology, Finance and Accounting, Human Resources, Office Infrastructure, Legal, and Real Estate teams are dedicated to working together and delivering world class support across our global community.
THE POSITION:
This pivotal role reports into the North America Core Accounting Manager responsible for Latin America. The main responsibilities for this role can be classified in five buckets:
• Accounting support and Business analysis, • Financial Planning & Analysis, and Forecast/Budget preparation for the Corporate functions in Latam (Finance, HR, Marketing, Facilities and IT)
• Statutory filings and Statutory Financials,
• Revenue Recognition for some markets/segments, and • Liaison between the markets and corporate Accounting teams.
A more detailed set of responsibilities follow: Accounting Support/Business analysis
• Prepares Journal Entries • Reviews the balance sheet account reconciliations for LATAM Countries (in Blackline)
• Understands the needs of the business and the needs of the management in a proactive way, and prepares analysis as needed in diverse areas, such as real estate analysis, SG&A development, cost developments, allocations, etc.
• Prepares Financial Package for distribution to the SMDs, MDs and Senior Directors.
• Publishes Preliminary and Final LATAM results to LATAM Management
• Prepares Business Analysis & bridge analysis. Prepares trend reports.
• Works on ad hoc Projects and Reports as needed Financial Planning & Analysis
• Leads the Budget & Forecast processes for the Corporate functions. Statutory • Assists in the preparation of the statutory financial statements for Mexico, Argentina and Colombia
• Manages the firm's external accounting providers to ensure they deliver timely and accurate financial information in line with the firm's and country's monthly close timelines
• Works with the companies that support us in Mexico, Argentina and Colombia to deal with the multiple requests to operate in the country (licenses, filing with superintendence of business, etc).
• Interact with accounting firms and other providers of accounting related services in the region.
• Leads the implementation of IFRS or local accounting GAAP changes in Mexico and Colombia, and supports Brazil and Argentina.
• Ensures compliance with External reporting requirements (market requirements) Month-End closing related
• Assists in the Monthly closing meeting where the results of every market/segment are reviewed. Asks questions, understands deviations to previous year and to Budget/Forecast, and recommends adjustments when applicable
• Review and approval of journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
• Laisse with the segment teams to assess bad debt provisions and Wip reserves.
• Liaison between the Corporate Accounting teams and the Local Accounting teams in the Markets for general enquiries, allocations problem solving and other.
• Liaison between the Shared Service Center in Annapolis and Markets in Latin America for things related to AP and other Other
• Assists with payroll related issues
• Assists in the enhancement of the internal controls framework, processes and procedures surrounding Revenue Recognition, including reviewing month end accounting entries are consistent with US GAAP requirements. • Assists the audits conducted in the region
• Trouble shooting The incumbent will have previously worked in a senior or supervisory capacity in a mid-to-large US headquartered organization, with in-country Latin American exposure. He/she must be prepared to be hands-on to support the Business and the Finance Department in a transactional environment. Strong accounting skills are needed. The role requires the ability to think differently and challenge the status-quo in the current business and financial processes. Being positive with a can-do attitude is essential for this role.
Qualifications 1. B.S. in Accounting required.
2. At least 3 years exposure in a country in Latin America is a must
3. Fluent in English and Spanish. Portuguese would be a plus Skills and Experience 1. Strong and practical knowledge of US GAAP accounting, including revenue recognition, balance sheet management and intercompany activity
2. Familiarity with foreign currency transactions, translation and re-measurement
3. Experience with financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting
4. Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office products required. Advanced knowledge of Excel including use of pivot tables, etc. 5. Experience/exposure with financial reporting tools such as Elite, IBM Cognos/TM1 or similar reporting software preferred. Experience with financial accounting systems 6. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
7. Proven ability to work as a team member in a fast-paced environment
8. Detail-oriented, independent and dependable
9. Experience in a professional services environment is preferred
10. Self-starter, confident with outgoing personality and highly professional approach to their work
11. Demonstrates the highest level of ethical standards and unquestionable integrity
12. Ability to travel to Latin America 10% to 15% of the time
13. Experience managing people
14. Ability to work under pressure when necessary