Financial Controller - LATAM South
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Job Title: Financial Controller - LATAM South
Location: São Paulo, So Paulo, BR
Job ID: 27767564
Wegochem Group is a global distributor and sourcing partner of chemicals and ingredients. We provide end‑use manufacturers across North America, LATAM, and EMEA with end‑to‑end supply chain solutions from around the world. With over 45 years of experience, we serve customers in more than 25 countries and have 200+ professionals in 9 offices strategically located across 4 continents.
Job Summary
For our Brazil HQ, we are hiring a Financial Controller to own the Brazil finance and administrative operations. You will manage all key financial cycles: order to cash, procure to pay, inventory, and record to report. You will report to the LATAM South director and have dotted line to the Global CFO. The role requires excellent finance operations skills, leadership potential, and a roll‑up sleeves attitude.
Responsibilities
Prepare all local financial statements for external stakeholders, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and governmental agency reports.
Prepare the monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated close procedures and ensure the timeliness, efficiency, and accuracy of information used to prepare internal financial reporting to management.
Ensure standardization of processes and timely and accurate month and year‑end closings of finance transactions in compliance with US GAAP and IFRS standards.
Prepare reports for senior leadership presentations, budgeting, monthly forecasting, and actuals.
Drive business process automation and develop and document finance policies to standardize processes and strengthen internal controls.
Actively participate in business initiatives and projects, including operationalizing finance for new transactions, implementation of new cost finance methods, and serve as a key partner in the implementation of business and finance systems.
Partner with external auditors and manage audit requests to drive timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Manage payroll, credit approvals, insurance, and VAT activities.
Serve as the internal lead in Brazil for all administrative functions including legal, IT, HR, and Facilities.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field required; CPA designation required.
Minimum 7 years’ experience in finance, with progressively expanding roles.
SAP, Oracle, or other Tier 1 ERP experience is a big plus.
Excellent presentation and communication skills; ability to analyze and present data, commentary, and recommendations to leadership.
Extensive supply chain finance experience required; manufacturing, wholesale, or retail background with strong cost finance experience strongly preferred.
Experience with international operations – multi‑entity, multi‑currency organizations preferred.
Thrives on an informal, accessible and small team.
Must be fluent in Portuguese and English – Spanish a plus.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Wholesale Chemical and Allied Products
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