C.H. Robinson is looking to add a Senior Manager Finance to our team in Sao Paulo, Brazil, supporting the Regional Controller and International Finance. Due to continued growth in Brazil, we are seeking a talented individual to join our Finance team. In this role, you will work closely with our US headquarters to prepare accurate and timely accounting, tax, and finance operations information for Brazil. You will have a high degree of team partnership and engagement with senior leadership. You will work on the International Finance team and be challenged daily to juggle and prioritize multiple initiatives, with an emphasis on accuracy and completeness. The ideal candidate has both financial and technical acumen and an ability to influence across all levels.

This exciting opportunity offers a dynamic and collaborative environment. You'll enjoy the flexibility of working from Sao Paulo while also having the opportunity to engage with our global team.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the timely preparation and consolidation of financial statements for Brazil, including monthly and quarterly internal operating statements.
• Manage Brazil monthly closing activities including review and analysis of data, provide oversight of accounting systems, internal controls, and process enhancements to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with all internal/external accounting standards and guidelines.
• Oversee Brazil statutory audits and tax compliance.
• Responsible for Brazil internal control activities to ensure compliance requirements are achieved. Works with internal/external audit in key control processes and required remediation activity.
• Establish a review process of Brazil income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Standardize the month-end close process throughout Brazil and drive the design, testing, and implementation of new automated accounting solutions for Brazil.
• Provide financial support to the planning, budgeting, and forecasting process.
• In partnership with IT and related vendors, review performance of Brazil’s accounting and finance systems and propose upgrades for review and approval. If approved, responsible to manage projects through to completion.
• Provide critical leadership, coaching, and mentoring to the Brazil finance team members.
• Participate in various special projects, including M&A integrations.
• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 8+ years public/private experience.
• 5+ years supervisory experience managing a team.
• 2+ years’ experience managing projects.
• 10% of travel annually, both domestic and international.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Big 4 and US public company experience preferred.
• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Experience with Oracle/Totvs financials.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must have strong leadership skills including managing, hiring, and motivating staff.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Excellent communication skills (listening, writing, and presentation).
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships.

Protect Yourself from Fraud: At C.H. Robinson, we prioritize candidate safety. You will never be asked to pay fees or share your personal financial details during our recruitment process.

Your Health, Wealth, and Self
Your total well-being is the foundation of our business. As you achieve, we succeed. We invest in your professional growth and development, and our benefits support your financial, family and personal goals. Because we care about you, we offer the following competitive benefits:

• Private Medical Insurance
  
• Dental Insurance
  
• Life Insurance
  
• Paid Time Off to Volunteer in Your Community
  
• Meal/Food Vouchers
  
• Daycare Allowances
  
• Child Birth Credit
  

Equal Opportunity Statement

C.H. Robinson is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We believe in equality for all and celebrate the diversity of our employees, customers and communities. We believe this increases creativity and innovation, drives business growth and enables engaged and thriving teams. We’re committed to providing an inclusive environment, free from harassment and discrimination, where all employees feel welcomed, valued and respected.

Why Do You Belong at C.H. Robinson?

C.H. Robinson solves logistics problems for companies across the globe and across industries, from the simple to the most complex. With $22 billion in freight under management and 19 million shipments annually, we are one of the world’s largest logistics platforms and rank in the FORTUNE 200. We’ve been an innovator in logistics for over 100 years. Our global suite of services accelerates trade to seamlessly deliver the products and goods that drive the world’s economy. With the combination of our multimodal transportation management system and expertise, we use our information advantage to deliver smarter solutions for more than 90,000 customers and 450,000 contract carriers on our platform. Our technology is built by and for supply chain experts to bring faster, more meaningful improvements to our customers’ businesses.
As a responsible global citizen, we contribute millions of dollars to support causes that matter to us and our people. FORTUNE has named C.H. Robinson one of the World’s Most Admired Companies 2024, showcasing our position as a leader in our industry. Our commitment to excellence is further affirmed by being named a Great Place to Work 2023-24 by the Great Place to Work Institute, one of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity and one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in 2023 by Newsweek. Join us as we collaborate, innovate, and work as one global team to make life better and more sustainable for our customers, communities, and world. For more information, visit us at www.chrobinson.com.