Senior Financial Accountant

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This exciting role interacts with multiple regions functions and has the responsibility over the Mexico and South Latin America, Caribbean and Central America (SouLACC) entities accounting analysis for statutory compliance. This role will partner with the SouLACC Commercial and Finance team closely to support the business.

This role also works closely with the Tax department and other functions to ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

What You Can Expect

Accounting Analytics Support

• Work closely and collaboratively with multiple teams (Commercial, Production, Supply Chain…) to prepare Financial Statements projections under US GAAP and Local FRS for internal reporting and tax purposes according to schedules. Performs analysis of projections vs actuals and follows up on differences
• Supports the preparation and analsys of Segmented financial statements and works with the intercompany, cost accounting, international commerce, logistics and taxes areas, on the integration of the Transfer Price Report, the followup of the applicable policies and the detection of any potential deviation, communicating them and proposing any compensatory measure
• Responsible for the analysis and oversight of Inventory Reserve and Cost’s variances for statutory reporting purposes. Proactively works with production finance and other involved parties for the preparation of information and corresponding adjustments for local requirements. Coordinates and Participates in the Annual Physical inventory to ensure accuracy of the information
• Responsible for Accounting analysis of the Mexico, Colombia and Chile’s Financial Statements (US GAAP and local standards) Independently and proactively interpret financial information, identify issues, develop solutions for management review and actions.
• Partnership with the teams involved for the correct and on-time delivery of information requested for statutory and corporate audits under NIF and US GAAP
• Prepare and analyze the intercompany royalties calculation, partners with the intercompany accountant and tax team for transfer pricing requirements.
• Assist with the completion of Internal Audits and SOX compliance for the region
• Propose, prepare and post any needed Entry Journal that may be needed for guarantee the accuracy of the accounts that is charge of analyse
• Team work with Latam statutory compliance team to prepare US GAAP vs local books reconciliations, identify differences and register ad-hoc adjustments
• Reviews, maintains, and reconciles accounts (Blackline tool), making adjustments, corrections and journal entries as appropriate (US GAAP and Local FRS)
• Participates in special projects and ad-hoc analysis in support of finance department and company initiatives
• Participates in Continuous Improvement programs, and leads the initiatives related to the process and account which is responsible for

What You Bring to the Table

• Degree in accounting or finance Certified Public Accountant or equivalent, plus 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in similar roles
• Professional register in the Regional Accounting Council is a plus
• Strong critical thinking and quantitative skills, knowledge of the use of data analysis and metrics and the ability to translate data and trends into actions
• Strong technical accounting background
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, with the ability to present and articulate complex financial analysis in a clear and concise manner to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to build productive relationships across all levels and functions.
• Fluency (oral and written) in English and Spanish
• Ability to work in a high-pressure environment, meet deadlines and simultaneously develop, deploy, and coordinate multiple projects

What Makes You Unique

• Previous experience reporting to a Price Transfer area in a Big 4 company, is a plus
• Project management experience and strong organizational skills with ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Advanced computer skills with current, or ability to quickly build, proficiency of Google G Suite [Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar and Mail], Excel, SAP, Blackline, MRM

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Business Area: Global Finance

Function: Finance

City:

Guadalajara

State:

Country: MEX

Req ID: JR-00009235