Financial Controller

Lead II - Business Finance

 

Who We Are:

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With us, you’ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career—and the lives of people across the world.

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You Are:

As Financial Controller you will be responsible for managing all accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance with local and international regulations for one of our clients in Costa Rica. This role requires excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with both local and international stakeholders.

 

The opportunity:

·       The Financial Controller will be responsible, but not limited to:

•                 Oversee all financial operations, including accounts payable, general ledger, payroll, and cash flow management.

•                 Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, and forecasts for the subsidiary, ensuring compliance with both local and US GAAP standards.

•                 Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.

•                 Ensure compliance with local tax regulations, statutory reporting requirements, and internal control policies.

•                 Liaise with external auditors to facilitate audits and maintain compliance with US parent company policies.

•                 Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and foreign currency transactions effectively to optimize liquidity and minimize financial risk.

•                 Collaborate with a third-party payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll for Costa Rican employees.

•                 Review and approve payroll reports, ensuring compliance with local labor laws, tax regulations, and company policies.

•                 Address any payroll-related issues or discrepancies promptly and communicate with employees regarding payroll inquiries or changes.

•                 Work closely with a third-party accounting firm to coordinate and oversee the preparation and filing of tax returns, including income tax and value-added tax (VAT), ensuring compliance with Costa Rican tax regulations.

•                 Collaborate on the preparation of the Annual PROCOMER Report, which includes information on the subsidiary's operations, exports, and imports.

•                 Facilitate the submission of Annual Education and Culture Stamp Tax payments, ensuring timely and accurate compliance with local requirements.

 

This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.

 

What you need:

·       The candidate must have a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.

·       Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including at least 2 years in the following areas:

•                 Managerial or supervisory role.

•                 Costa Rican accounting and tax regulations.

•                 Financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting processes.

•                 Managing audits and ensuring compliance with internal control policies.

•                 Financial software and ERP systems (SAP preferred).

•                 MS Excel.

•                 Communicating financial information clearly and concisely to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.

·       Fluency in English and Spanish, with strong written and verbal communication skills in both languages.

·       Nice to have:

·       A master's degree and/or professional certification.

·       US GAAP and experience working with US parent companies.

 

 

Benefits

Employees receive eleven (11) paid holidays, two (2) weeks of paid vacation per year, and are eligible for health, dental, disability and life insurance.

What we believe:

We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.

Humility:

We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.

Humanity:

Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.

Integrity:

We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace, Free of Discrimination and Harassment

At UST, we strive to provide a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We are an equal opportunity employer and employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. Our Human Rights Policy further illustrates our stand on this. We are committed to following fair employment practices that provide equal opportunities to all employees. We do not discriminate or allow harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, disability, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected status. At UST, we value diversity and believe that a diverse workplace builds a competitive advantage.

Un lugar de trabajo con igualdad de oportunidades y libre de discriminación y acoso

En UST, nos esforzamos por proporcionar un ambiente de trabajo libre de discriminación y acoso. Somos un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y basa las decisiones de empleo en los méritos y las necesidades del negocio. Estamos comprometidos a seguir prácticas de empleo justas que brinden igualdad de oportunidades a todos los empleados. No discriminamos ni permitimos el acoso por motivos de raza, color, religión, discapacidad, género, origen nacional, orientación sexual, identidad de género, expresión de género, edad, información genética, estado militar o cualquier otro estado legalmente protegido. En UST, valoramos la diversidad y creemos que un lugar de trabajo diverso construye una ventaja competitiva.

UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

 

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