Senior Accountant, Latin America

Gallagher•Miami, FL

10h

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Accountant with the ability to effectively lead cross-functional tasks and manage diverse projects within the Latam Region. The Regional Senior Accountant plays a critical role in ensuring the financial health and compliance of the organization across multiple locations within the assigned region. This position is responsible for overseeing and managing the accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with US Gaap and regulatory standards. The Regional Senior Accountant will collaborate closely with regional leadership, finance teams, and other stakeholders to provide accurate financial insights, support strategic decision-making, and ensure the integrity of financial processes. Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring adherence to internal controls and corporate policies, and supporting audits and tax compliance. The role also involves identifying opportunities for process improvements, mentoring junior accounting staff, and contributing to the development of financial strategies that align with the organization's goals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration) and 5 years of related experience required.
Requires broad knowledge of accounting practices/principles and preparation of strategic recommendations to management.
Proficiency in Excel.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in accounting or finance.
Minimum 10 years of work experience in public accounting and/or industry, including 5 years supervisory experience.
Language proficiency in English and Spanish; Portuguese strongly preferred.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS Accounting
10+ years of supervisory experience
15+ years of work experience in public accounting or related industry; FP&A background desirable
CPA and/or MBA with concentration in accounting, finance or related field.
Relevant experience (preferably brokerage)
Experience with financial systems implementations; JD Edwards and Concur experience strongly preferred
Experience with offshore functional reporting support beneficial.
Worked and navigated in a large corporate environment.
Significant management experience is essential, especially leading remote teams.
Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Ability and willingness to travel approximately 25% of the time.
Language proficiency in Portuguese

Responsibilities

Actively involved with the LATAM accounting teams in the financial close process, strategic projects, and various operational improvement & centralization initiatives
Actively participate in the ongoing implementation of corporate financial systems in the region (JD Edwards GL/AP, Circulus AP, Concur T&E, Kyriba Treasury) as well as the future implementation of a new brokerage platform
Drive cross-functional initiatives and serve as a liaison between corporate and regional teams
Ensure adherence to US GAAP and Corporate close timelines and policies, while also meeting local regulatory requirements
Liaise with Global Accounting and Audit teams to ensure compliance with internal and external audit requirements
Deliver evaluations and projects on time, within agreed budget, and in accordance with the expectations of the global accounting team.

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program