Senior Accounting Analyst - SCA&C

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This exciting role is a key member of the SCA&C Accounting team and is responsible for a broad range of accounting activities, financial analysis and compliance requirements across the SCA&C region (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Uruguay and Paraguay).
We are looking for an experienced accounting professional with strong technical accounting expertise, analytical thinking and a continuous improvement mindset. The successful candidate will partner closely with Finance, Tax, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing and other cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, resolve complex accounting matters, strengthen internal controls and support business objectives across the region.

Meaningful Work From Day One

Brown-Forman Corporation is one of the largest American-owned spirits and wine companies and among the top ten largest global spirits companies with its headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky, USA Compliance and financial integrity are key factors in ensuring business continuity. This position will support US GAAP and local accounting processes in Brazil, statutory reporting requirements, audit activities and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure accurate and reliable financial reporting.

 

What You Can Expect

●      Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly and annual accounting transactions under US GAAP and local GAAP (BR GAAP), covering balance sheet and P&L accounts, including expenses, commercial accruals, discounts, returns, marketing activities, revenue recognition, revenue cutoff (back orders), fixed assets, allowance for doubtful accounts and other key accounting matters. Evaluate accounting treatments for complex or non-routine transactions and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

●      Support inventory accounting activities, including inventory reserves, slow-moving and obsolete inventory provisions, write-offs, stock adjustments and related analyses.

●      Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts in BlackLine, investigate discrepancies, record adjustments and journal entries, and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.

●      Maintain local statutory accounting books (BR GAAP) in SAP, including journal entries, adjustments, reclassifications and period-end activities. Monitor and document differences between US GAAP and BR GAAP reporting, ensuring accurate reconciliations and regulatory compliance.

●      Prepare and maintain monthly roll-forwards related to revenue recognition and commercial accruals, develop management KPIs, and partner with Sales and Finance teams to resolve outstanding issues.

●      Support treasury accounting activities, including bank reconciliations in collaboration with the GBS team, bank-related journal entries, taxes and cash flow reporting. Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciling items and ensure the accuracy of accounting records.

●      Manage On-Premise and Commercial Agreements, including accrual calculations, payment tracking, validation of contractual targets and monitoring of contract balances and commitments, ensuring compliance with company policies and contractual obligations.

●      Manage fixed asset accounting activities, including capitalization, depreciation, transfers, disposals, retirements, physical inventories and account reconciliations.

●      Perform balance sheet and P&L variance analyses, identify root causes, assess financial impacts and provide explanations to management and business partners.

●      Prepare and review information, reconciliations and reports required for statutory compliance, regulatory filings and financial reporting obligations.

●      Ensure the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with company policies and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, supporting remediation plans when necessary.

●      Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting quality, strengthen controls, improve efficiency and reduce operational risks.

●      Coordinate and support external, statutory, SOX and internal audits by providing accurate documentation, timely responses and resolution of audit findings.

●        Act as a subject matter expert for assigned accounting processes, providing guidance to colleagues and business partners, while contributing to local, regional and global projects and other ad hoc initiatives.

 

What You Bring to the Table

●      Bachelor’s degree in accounting.

●      Active CRC registration.

●      At least five years of progressive accounting experience in financial reporting, month-end closing and balance sheet reconciliations.

●      Strong knowledge of US GAAP and local accounting practices, including Brazilian IFRS and CPC pronouncements.

●      Strong technical accounting skills with the ability to evaluate accounting treatments, interpret accounting guidance and apply US GAAP and local GAAP requirements to complex or non-routine transactions.

●      Experience supporting external and internal audits, SOX compliance and statutory reporting requirements.

●      Previous experience in an international or multinational company.

●      Experience in the consumer products industry is considered an advantage.

●      Advanced English, with the ability to discuss accounting matters, prepare written analyses and communicate effectively with regional and global stakeholders.

●      Spanish is considered an advantage.

●      Strong financial and analytical skills, with the ability to collect, analyze and present information in a concise and meaningful manner.

●        Strong process improvement mindset, with a proven ability to identify opportunities, recommend solutions and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

 

What Makes You Unique

●      Strong analytical, organizational and problem-solving skills.

●      Professional skepticism and attention to detail and sound professional judgment.

●      Proven oral and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders at all organizational levels.

●      Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships across functions.

●      Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently.

●        Advanced systems and analytical skills, including proficiency in SAP, Excel, BlackLine, MRM and other financial reporting, reconciliation and data analysis tools.

 

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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Requisition Type:

Employee

Management Level:

Professional

Global Job Level:

P6

Number of Openings Available:

1