BUSINESS CONTROLLER

Business Controller - This professional will act as a key partner to the CEO, providing critical support in sales and income planning, financial strategy, and business decision-making. Key ResponsibilitiesEnsure timely and accurate delivery of financial, accounting, tax, and management reports, in compliance with IFRS, local, and international standards. Oversee forecasting processes, expense analysis, and the consolidation of financial and non-financial information. Lead the cash collection reporting and forecasting process; collaborate with clients to reconcile payment and billing discrepancies. Provide variance analysis vs. budget and forecast, with insights on headcount and cost structures across the South American operations. Support and challenge commercial activities, including sales contracts, rebate structures, and discount schemes, ensuring alignment with fiscal regulations and business goals. Actively participate in monthly business review meetings, offering data-driven insights to guide strategic decision-making. Ensure invoicing accuracy and adherence to fiscal and tax requirements. Maintain customs compliance, ensuring operations follow local regulatory frameworks. Promote and implement improvements in financial structure and ERP systems (Microsiga, SAP, GMAP), driving service excellence and operational efficiency. Lead internal and external audits, overseeing preparation of documentation and ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements. Act as the key point of contact between corporate headquarters (YHQ) and external tax/audit consultants, managing Transfer Pricing and intercompany matters. Ensure strong collaboration and communication with stakeholders at all organizational levelsnational and international. Lead multidisciplinary team - Tax, Accounting, Controllership, Financial Reporting, Budget Planning, and Cost Management. Required Qualifications & SkillsBachelor''s degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics; MBA in Finance preferred. Solid experience in multinational companies. Prior experience in Big 4 audit/tax consulting is a strong advantage. Expertise in IFRS, Transfer Pricing, and regional tax regulations (direct and indirect taxes). Familiarity with cost control, margin analysis, product feasibility, and pricing strategy development. Practical understanding of ERP systems (TOTVS, SAP) and finance tools (e. G. , GMAP). Experience with Lean / Six Sigma methodologies is preferred. Fluency in English, Portuguese, and Spanish (desirable). Excellent skills in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word. Strong presentation, communication, and negotiation skills, including the ability to challenge senior stakeholders constructively. Demonstrated ability to lead teams, drive performance, and operate under pressure with a customer-oriented and problem-solving mindset. High organizational capacity, detail-oriented, and proactive in driving continuous improvement.