Business Unit Controller - LATAM

Department: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Brazil - Joinville

Description

Key Responsabilities

• Lead the development, consolidation, and presentation of the LATAM annual operating budget and periodic financial forecasts.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close processes.
•  Drive continuous improvement in financial and operational reporting, analytics, and decision‑support capabilities.
• Partner closely with LATAM Operations leaders to support operational performance, cost management, and strategic initiatives.
• Deliver rigorous cost, profitability, and business analyses to support management decision‑making and achievement of financial objectives.
• Support the financial aspects of acquisition integration within LATAM operations, including alignment of processes, reporting, and controls.
• Support the LATAM Operations organization through internal and external audits, ensuring strong audit readiness and compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance documented accounting policies and procedures.
• Oversee general ledger activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
• Manage and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting.

• Effective communicators.  People who interpret information clearly and objectively, communicating results and recommendations accurately to stakeholders. 
• Collaborative Partners.  Professionals who build cross-functional relationships, connecting ideas, information, and best practices to achieve the best results. 

Required qualifications

• Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills across all organizational levels.
•  Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to balance attention to detail with a strategic perspective. 
•  Proven ability to partner effectively with operations leaders in a manufacturing environment. 
•  Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills for both self and team. 
•  Demonstrated experience managing remote and international teams. 
•  Deep understanding of complex accounting concepts and financial principles. 
•  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (required). 
•  Proficiency in Power BI for financial analysis, reporting, and data visualization (required). 
•  Experience with JD Edwards EnterpriseOne (E1) or a similar ERP system (preferred). 
•  Willingness to travel up to 20%.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• MBA or equivalent advanced degree (preferred).
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting (required).
• 3–5 years of people leadership experience (required).
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP (required); IFRS exposure (preferred).
• International business experience (preferred).
• Manufacturing or operations finance experience (preferred).

• Fluent in Portugese (required)
• Fluent in English (required)
• Fluent in Spanish (required)

Benefits

•  Medical and dental plans, as well as life insurance; 
•  On-site cafeteria; 
•  Educational reimbursement for language courses; 
•  Pharmacy allowance; 
•  Annual Bonus Program; 
•  Company-provided transportation (subject to route availability).