Business Controller

• This professional will act as a key partner to the CEO, providing critical support in sales and income planning, financial strategy, and business decision-making.
• Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure timely and accurate delivery of financial, accounting, tax, and management reports, in compliance with IFRS, local, and international standards.
• Oversee forecasting processes, expense analysis, and the consolidation of financial and non-financial information.
• Lead the cash collection reporting and forecasting process; collaborate with clients to reconcile payment and billing discrepancies.
• Provide variance analysis vs.
• budget and forecast, with insights on headcount and cost structures across the South American operations.
• Support and challenge commercial activities, including sales contracts, rebate structures, and discount schemes, ensuring alignment with fiscal regulations and business goals.
• Actively participate in monthly business review meetings, offering data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making.
• Ensure invoicing accuracy and adherence to fiscal and tax requirements.
• Maintain customs compliance, ensuring operations follow local regulatory frameworks.
• Promote and implement improvements in financial structure and ERP systems (Microsiga, SAP, GMAP), driving service excellence and operational efficiency.
• Lead internal and external audits, overseeing preparation of documentation and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements.
• Act as the key point of contact between corporate headquarters (YHQ) and external tax/audit consultants, managing Transfer Pricing and intercompany matters.
• Ensure strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders at all organizational levels-national and international.
• Lead multidisciplinary team - Tax, Accounting, Controllership, Financial Reporting, Budget Planning, and Cost Management.
• Required Qualifications & SkillsBachelor''s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; MBA in Finance preferred.
• Solid experience in multinational companies.
• Prior experience in Big 4 audit/tax consulting is a strong advantage.
• Expertise in IFRS, Transfer Pricing, and regional tax regulations (direct and indirect taxes).
• Familiarity with cost control, margin analysis, product feasibility, and pricing strategy development.
• Practical understanding of ERP systems (TOTVS, SAP) and finance tools (e.
• G.
• , GMAP).
• Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
• Fluency in English, Portuguese, and Spanish (desirable).
• Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, and operate under pressure with a customer-oriented and problem-solving mindset.
• High organizational capacity, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving continuous improvement.

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