Senior Accountant

Platzi is scaling fast across three legal entities (US, Colombia, Mexico). As our new **Senior Accountant** you will own day-to-day accounting, monthly close, multi-country consolidations, and external audits—while spearheading process automation and the first wave of AI in Finance at Platzi. Your work will give leadership an always-on, single source of truth for decision-making.**Requirements**:**What you'll do**:- Lead full-cycle Colombian accounting and oversee bookkeeping for Mexico and the US in collaboration with local advisors.- Manage monthly closings in under 7 business days and deliver management reports (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow), while overseeing the entire fixed asset lifecycle (capitalization, depreciation, disposals, reconciliations).- Handle multi-GAAP consolidation in NetSuite (preferred) or SAP, mapping ledgers to US GAAP and maintaining the group chart of accounts.- Act as the main point of contact for Big 4 auditors and coordinate statutory filings in CO/MX/US to ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance.- Design and improve workflows to automate finance operations using AI tools and SQL queries, powering insights through tools like Power BI.- Implement SOX-style controls for a SaaS business and reconcile revenue streams (e.g., Stripe, MercadoPago, app stores) with the general ledger.- Partner with FP&A and Tax teams to ensure clean, accurate data for strategic and compliance needs.**Who you are**:- **5+ years**of experience as a Professional Accountant (CPA/Contador Público).- Strong command of Colombian accounting standards and working knowledge of IFRS & US GAAP.- Hands-on experience in NetSuite (preferred) or SAP, including configuration, saved searches, and multi-currency consolidations.- Proven track record supporting Big 4 audits, including successful PBC list management.- Comfortable with SQL for data validation and ad-hoc analysis.- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills and familiarity with BI tools like Power BI or Tableau.- Fluent in Spanish and strong business English (B2+), able to work with US-based teams.- Based in Bogotá and open to a hybrid work model (2-3 days/week on-site).**Nice to have**:- Experience in SaaS, Ed-Tech, or subscription-based business models.- Familiarity with ASC 606 and local tax implications (Colombia/Mexico).- Exposure to automation tools (RPA or Python) for finance processes.- Involvement in ERP migrations or NetSuite module implementations.**Benefits****Hardware**:With Platzi's help, you will have 100% of the necessary work tools such as a laptop, smartphone, desk, ergonomic chair, monitor, and other accessories.**Books**:We provide you with all the books you need to grow professionally on Kindle, and we give you the Kindle too.**Maternity/Paternity Leave**:At Platzi, we believe in gender equity and the importance of parents in the upbringing and care of their children. We make this a reality for new mothers and fathers through extended maternity and paternity leave.**Option Pool**:All members of the Platzi Team have the opportunity to own a part of Platzi and have company shares.**Vacation**:You have 15 days of vacation per year regardless of the country you are in, starting from the moment you join the team.- **️ Online Therapy**We care about your emotional health by covering the first four online therapy sessions with specialized companies.**Team Syncs**:Although we are in different parts of the world, Platzi teams meet in person during the year to exchange ideas, build, and strengthen bonds.**️ Villa Platzi**:Every year, the entire team gathers somewhere in the world for a week to meet face-to-face, get to know each other, have interesting discussions, and plan ambitious projects.