Accounting Manager

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This exciting role is responsible for the accuracy and integrity of Brown-Forman ́s financial records for the legal entities in Mexico, South Latin America, Caribbean, and Central America (SouLACC) region and interacts with multiple functions across the company.

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.

The business in this region is growing and diverse and includes a variety of business models and markets.

Meaningful Work From Day One:

This position will lead initiatives to identify accounting, process, or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) control issues within the region, and will have an opportunity to recommend process re-engineering and improvements to drive accuracy and efficiency and will work with the Controller, Latin America to strategize accounting and control advice to the region's finance team and business units.

What You Can Expect:

• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of Brown-Forman ́s financial records concerning (a) the US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), (b) local statutory requirements, (c) all relevant tax regimes, including US and local income tax purposes as well as local consumption and state taxes, and (d) management reporting. Other important responsibilities include:
• Responsible for regional accounting. This includes but is not limited to accounting transactions for all aspects of the monthly P&L's, balance sheet reconciliations, MSA and intercompany transactions, and fixed assets accounting, among others Responsible for the interpretation of US GAAP as it relates to situations arising in the business. Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, as well as accruals and management of the various processes in place to assist in providing these accruals.
• Responsible for the Vendor Management of Regional Accounting service providers.
• Assist the Regional Controller in providing accounting and controlling advice on potential transactions or business change and analytical support to senior corporate and regional management and participate in projects leading to significant growth for the Company
• Partners with the Tax Manager by providing insight and support to ensure compliance of the entities across the region,
• Provides accounting advice to members of the GBS (Global Business Service Group), Finance, and the rest of the regional business. Partner with Global Business Service (GBS) teams to ensure services are provided based on Service Level Agreements with the business.
• Serve as a business partner to the respective business units by analyzing operating results prior to monthly results being released as final. Also, provide analysis on an ad hoc basis when requested by the business unit. Includes analyzing performance versus various measures to identify areas for improvement and potential problems.
• Ensure the adequacy of internal controls associated with business processes and the adherence of those processes to company policies and procedures, including compliance with regulations such as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX). Work with the different process owners and Management in creating and maintaining a solid control and compliance environment.
• Partner closely with the Production Controller to coordinate the proper flow of information between the teams to ensure proper compliance with local and US GAAP books, internal and external tax requirements, SOX, and statutory audit; including but not limited to COGS, Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accruals and reserves specific to the production cycle
• Partner with Corporate Accounting to ensure that accounting records are properly accounted for in the Financial Statements
• Promote a process improvement mindset, identify opportunities to automate/improve processes, and partner with different teams to accomplish automation and simplification.
• Lead, develop, and motivate team members (4 direct and 4 indirect reports). Establish a solid local professional accounting team to develop local capabilities to support market and regional business growth.
• Embrace and promote B-F ́s D&I culture
• Liaise with relevant Brown-Forman disciplines as appropriate, such as Tax, Legal, Customer service, supply chain, etc.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors for issues and questions regarding the business unit
• Lead/collaborate with other ad hoc projects

What You Bring to the Table:

• Degree in accounting or finance Certified Public Accountant or equivalent, plus 8+ years of accounting or finance experience in similar roles.
• Professional registration in the Regional Accounting Council is a must.
• Fluent in English and Spanish, with work experience in international companies, preferably consumer products.
• US GAAP knowledge as well as local accounting practices (Mexican FRS, technical pronouncements from CPC - Committee of Technical Pronouncements).
• Strong financial and analytical abilities with the ability to collect, analyze, and present results in a concise format.
• Strong knowledge of Mexican Tax Compliance, including Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT, IEPS, etc.
• Broad process improvement mindset, proactive in recommending positive changes and leading the agreed-upon change process, with the ability to adapt to an ever-changing and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Proven oral and written communication skills with the ability to discuss business issues and translate them into financial implications and action plans.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective work relationships with all levels of personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and complete workload within designated time giving close attention to detail to ensure work is complete and accurate.
• Experience leading teams, coaching, and developing others.

What Makes You Unique:

• Experience in statutory compliance for the SouLA region mainly in Colombia, Chile, and Argentina.
• MBA or postgraduate degree desirable.
• Project management experience and strong organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Advanced computer skills with current, or ability to quickly build, proficiency in Google G Suite [Slides, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Calendar, and Mail], Excel, SAP, Blackline, MRM, or similar software.

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.

• Many Spirits, One Brown‐Forman- We believe that an inclusive culture, one that values the diversity and unique perspective of each individual, allows us each to bring our best self to work and leads to greater teamwork, creativity, and trust.
• Cultivating a Caring Culture- We know that our strong culture is one of the many reasons people love working at Brown‐Forman.
• Enriching Life. Enriching Careers- At Brown‐Forman, we craft products known for bringing people together. Our employees have made us what we are today and are the reason for our success. Do not just take our word for it. Brown‐Forman is consistently recognized as a Great Place to Work in countries around the world.

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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Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Global Finance

Function: Finance

City:
Guadalajara

State:

Country: MEX

Req ID: JR