Oversee and deliver accurate financial reporting across a broad operational footprint, encompassing bottling, distilling, blending and aging facilities including locations in the Americas, including the United States and Mexico
Responsible for driving a strong internal control environment within the Supply Chain Function, with focus on the entities which are in scope for this position.
Active collaboration with the teams in the plants, Global Finance and the Bacardi Enterprise Services (BES) team to ensure that complex accounting matters including inventory costing, variance accounting, inventory provisions, and others are properly reported in accordance with US GAAP
Partner with plant, procurement and supply chain teams to working capital optimization
Partner with local teams and relevant Centers of Excellence to drive compliance across a broad range of activities including statutory financial reporting and tax reporting
Drive process efficiency and optimization across a range of sub-processes, and serve as a key leader to support the company’s implementation of SAP S4 Hana
Participate and add value to special projects, in partnership with the Global Supply Chain Functions and other stakeholders
Identify vulnerabilities and opportunities to improve current systems and processes
Requirements
Big 4 Audit Experience
Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards & US GAAP
Strong Project Management and ability to oversee the management of multiple complex projects to ensure successful delivery (on time and within budget) while identifying potential issues/risks
Sound understanding of internal controls, standards, and processes to ensure accuracy and consistency in data used for decision-making, internal/external reporting and communications
Full grasp of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, CAPEX)
Strong analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to deliver high quality output and manage very demanding deadlines
Demonstrable skill in working in partnership with various internal stakeholders to share information and influence business strategies
Ability to find solutions through analytical, interpretive, and innovative thinking
Proven experience of leading large teams across multiple locations.
Able to command and inspire groups and influence at a senior leadership level
Excellent communication and presentation skills to discuss and explain complex information to audiences with varying knowledge levels
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
Masters/CPA required
Fluent in English and Spanish
Benefits
Competitive Pay Package
Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
Retirement/Pension Plan
Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies