Senior Accounting Manager, Americas

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for the entire Americas Accounting function
• Define and execute the regional accounting roadmap
• Proactively provide guidance on regional accounting, statutory, and regulatory implications of business transformations
• Lead coordination and management of the group's global monthly transfer pricing calculation and quarterly/annual true-up processes
• Manage accurate and timely issuance of all related intercompany invoices
• Act as primary regional contact for external auditors, accounting/tax advisors, and global service providers
• Coordinate and lead all annual external audits
• Partner strategically with internal departments to resolve complex accounting issues
• Lead and manage comprehensive monthly and annual closing processes for all Americas entities
• Proactively monitor and resolve complex technical accounting matters
• Prepare and review all statutory financial statements
• Act as focal point with the Central Bank of Brazil
• Ensure full compliance with all Central Bank regulatory obligations
• Lead accounting and finance workstream for BACEN payment institution licensing application
• Oversee compliance with all local regulatory and corporate requirements across all Americas entities
• Supervise, mentor, and strategically develop the Americas Accounting team
• Champion continuous process improvement and automation initiatives
• Ensure strict design, operation, and adherence to robust internal controls

• Extensive experience (typically 7+ years) in a senior accounting leadership role within a dynamic multinational company
• Deep, up-to-date knowledge of technical accounting standards, statutory reporting
• Expert in navigating complex global regulatory environments
• Experience in payments & fintech is desired
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams
• Exceptional communication skills
• Pragmatic, results-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Law is essential
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACA, ACCA or equivalent) is highly desirable
• Fluency in Portuguese and English is essential
• Strategic thinker with a high level of integrity and a keen sense of business acumen
• Comfortable with a hands-on approach
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Experience in payments & fintech

• Hybrid working with 3 days/week on site expectation
• Work from abroad policy for up to 30 days per year
• 3,000 BRL annual learning and development budget
• Leadership cafés
• On-the-job training
• Life insurance
• Health insurance + dental plan
• Travel insurance
• Meal vouchers (BRL 54/day)
• Enhanced family leave
• Transportation voucher
• Gym membership contribution
• New Value (Deals & Coupon Platform)
• Mental Health Platform
• SESC (private institution for Education, Health, Culture, Recreation, Social Assistance)
• Pet-friendly office