The Accounting Manager will lead the Brazil, in addition to other Latin America countries as we continue to grow, accounting activities of a U.S. headquartered multinational telecommunications publicly-held company directing broad aspects of operations, including establishment of accounting process and practices for emerging markets, and overseeing ERP implementation in Brazil.  Must be a self-starter and work with limited direction while taking full ownership of the areas of responsibility while providing solutions and alternatives.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely, consistent, accurate and relevant reporting to Corporate office and local management
• Manage Statutory & Group reporting standards and interface with accountants for local compliance and other local requirements
• Point of contact and liaison with accounting/finance teams and outside service providers
• Work with tax team to ensure taxation compliance including transfer pricing, sales taxes and payroll taxes
• Manage cash flow and timely payments to vendors
• Ensure all accounting activities are compliant with statutory and legal requirements
• Ensure timely review and approval of all balance sheet accounts, variance explanations and general ledger account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with SOX by promoting the Company's internal control policies
• Identify and help implement policies to improve efficiency
• Liaise with various business partners such as legal, HR, Tax, and other functions to establish structure and processes for new international operations
• Perform technical accounting research to ensure compliance with local GAAP, US GAAP and SOX, as applicable

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline with an accounting emphasis preferred
• Brazil accounting certification required (CRC) and experience in public accounting and audit at a Big4 accounting firm
• Experience in ERP implementation in Brazil, preferably with Oracle
• A minimum of 6-8 years of technical accounting experience
• Management experience in a supervisory or management role
• Self-starter and highly motivated
• Ability to work in a changing environment
• Team player who can demonstrate initiative, entrepreneurship, and sound judgment
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, influencing and leadership skills
• Bi-lingual with Portuguese and English language skills
• Ability to travel up to 25% within Latin America and USA