Description
Job Summary:
We are seeking a Senior Controller / Accountant to structure the controller's office for an industrial company, with a focus on industrial costing and accounting, reporting directly to the CFO.
Key Highlights:
1. Responsible for structuring the controller's office with a focus on costs.
2. Strategic role in implementing financial processes and controls.
3. Strong expertise in industrial costing and accounting.
We are looking for a Senior Controller / Accountant to work in a medium-sized industrial company, responsible for structuring the controller's office with emphasis on industrial costing and accounting. This position reports directly to the CFO and plays a strategic role in implementing processes and controls that ensure reliable financial information for decision-making.
**Main Responsibilities**
Industrial Costing
Structure and maintain product- and production-order-based costing (standard cost vs. actual cost);
Calculate and analyze cost variances, identify root causes, and propose improvements;
Maintain updated cost structures in coordination with PCP and Warehouse departments;
Ensure accurate accounting treatment of scrap, rework, and process losses;
Provide reliable management information to support executive leadership.
Accounting and Tax
Perform accounting entries, accruals, depreciation, cost allocations, and reconciliations;
Ensure trial balance quality for monthly closings;
Serve as technical liaison with outsourced accounting services;
Ensure accurate bookkeeping of industrial operations, including inventory and fixed asset movements.
**Requirements**
Bachelor's degree in Accounting;
Active CRC registration;
Minimum 5 years of industrial experience, with strong background in industrial costing;
Knowledge of absorption costing and/or ABC costing, standard costing, and variance analysis;
Experience with SAP Business One (Accounting and Costing modules);
Familiarity with tax legislation applicable to industry (ICMS, IPI, PIS/COFINS);
Advanced Excel skills.
Minimum Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
Desired Education: Accounting, Bachelor's Degree
Paid Vacation