Financial Controller

As the Senior Finance Manager for LATAM , you will be the cornerstone of our financial operations in the region. You will oversee all financial reporting, tax compliance, and treasury functions for our entities in Mexico and Brazil. You will act as a strategic partner to the global finance team, ensuring that our expansion is commercially viable, compliant with local laws, and operationally efficient.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Financial Oversight: Lead and review the month-end closing process for LATAM entities (Brazil/Mexico), ensuring accurate reporting under Local GAAP and IFRS .
• Financial Integrity: Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with global corporate policies.
• Consolidation: Standardize financial workflows and reporting templates across different LATAM jurisdictions to ensure data consistency.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Local Tax Management: Supervise complex tax compliance in Brazil (Direct/Indirect taxes) and Mexico (VAT/ISR/Electronic Accounting).
• Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and statutory bodies, ensuring timely and \"clean\" audit completions.
• Agent Governance: Manage and hold accountable third-party corporate secretarial, tax, and legal agents across the region.

Strategic Business Expansion

• Entity Setup: Project manage the financial and administrative aspects of new company incorporations in the region (including banking setup and tax registrations).
• Treasury & FX: Manage regional cash flow, local liquidity, and mitigate foreign exchange risks within the LATAM portfolio.

Requirements

• 10+ years in finance/accounting, with at least 3 years in a regional leadership role within a multinational company.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics. An MBA or professional certification (CPA, CA, or local equivalent like CRC in Brazil) is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English is mandatory. Proficiency in both Spanish and Portuguese is a massive advantage given the cross-border nature of the role.
• Deep knowledge of Latin American tax systems and experience with global ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, or Xero).
• Strong cross-cultural communication, ability to work across time zones, and a \"startup\" mindset for building processes from scratch.

Confidential Opportunity – Retail & Lifestyle Industry

Location: LATAM

Area: Finance & Business Strategy

***This a temporary 6-month contract position.

We are looking for a Finance & Business Strategy Manager to join a global leader in the retail and lifestyle industry , recognized for its portfolio of iconic outdoor, active, and fashion brands . This role will be key in providing visibility and strategic insights for the Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) business across LATAM , supporting expansion and eCommerce opportunities.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver high-level analysis to enable strategic decision-making with distributors in LATAM.
• Advise management on financial implications of proposals, marketing commitments, contractual considerations, and new business opportunities.
• Continuously analyze KPIs and data to fine-tune business strategies and drive sustainable growth.
• Provide visibility for expansion opportunities and evaluate eCommerce potential for multiple brands in the region.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in financial roles (P&L, forecasting, budget management, projections).
• Prior experience in retail sector within LATAM.
• Background in sales finance / controlling and DTC operations.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Advanced English proficiency.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Business acumen & strategic insights.
• Effective communication and decision-making.
• Project management and multitasking.

This is a confidential search for a global company committed to inclusion, diversity, and sustainable growth. If you are passionate about driving business performance and shaping strategies in the retail and lifestyle industry, we’d love to connect.