Accounting Manager

Description

Job Summary: Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations, coordinate closings, support audits, and develop the team with a focus on excellence. Key Highlights: 1. Strategic leadership in accounting operations 2. Focus on critical analysis and exception management 3. Team development and engagement **On-site position in Santa Maria – RS.** Schuster is a well-established industrial company operating in the market for over 35 years. Its standout products position it among the largest manufacturers of dental equipment in Brazil. Our values—Respect, Promptness, Dedication, and Excellence—guide our actions, and we are committed to demonstrating them. Here, people are our priority, and we continuously strive to move forward—ALWAYS! We are expanding our teams and seeking a professional to join us as an **ACCOUNTING MANAGER**: this role will serve a strategic and technical leadership function, combining deep accounting expertise, strong analytical capability, and hands-on involvement. **Key responsibilities include:** * Leading accounting operations, ensuring compliance with Brazilian corporate accounting standards (BR GAAP) and corporate accounting policies. * Coordinating and participating in monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, with emphasis on critical analysis, key judgments, and exception management. * Serving as the primary point of contact for internal and external audits. * Leading, developing, and engaging the accounting team, fostering accountability, ownership mindset, and continuous improvement. * Operating and supporting corporate consolidation and financial reporting systems (e.g., HFM / Hyperion), ensuring data integrity and adherence to global standards. **Requirements:** * Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Sciences, with active CRC registration. * Proven experience managing accounting teams. * Solid knowledge of Brazilian corporate accounting standards (BR GAAP). * Prior experience in multinational companies, with exposure to international closing and reporting processes. * Practical knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS, including reconciliation and standard conversion activities. * Advanced English proficiency, with ability to communicate technically and professionally. **Preferred qualifications (not mandatory):** * Experience with HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) or similar consolidation systems. * Experience in industrial or manufacturing environments. * Involvement in integration projects, financial transformation initiatives, or system implementations. Employment type: Full-time, CLT permanent contract Benefits: * Health insurance * Dental insurance * Commercial partnerships and discounts * Free parking * Meal allowance * Food voucher * Transportation voucher Selection question(s): * Do you reside in Santa Maria/RS? Work location: On-site