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Accounting Manager - LATAM
Multiple locations hybrid full time manager Mar 31, 2026
About this role
Position Summary
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing, global business and play a critical role in building, stabilizing, and scaling accounting operations across LATAM.
As Accounting Manager, you will partner closely with the LATAM Head of Finance and global finance teams, with direct exposure to senior leadership, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and consistency across a complex, multi-entity environment.
The role operates within a hybrid model of in-house accounting and outsourced providers, requiring strong oversight, coordination, and accountability to ensure high-quality and reliable outputs across all markets.
You will be responsible for bringing structure and discipline to a rapidly evolving regional setup, supporting both organic growth and M&A integration, and ensuring that accounting processes are scalable, compliant, and aligned with group standards.
This role offers the opportunity to build and shape the LATAM accounting function, drive process improvements, and support the continued expansion of the region.
Key Responsibilities
Own accounting operations across LATAM entities, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and control across all markets
Lead and coordinate the month-end close process, ensuring timely and high-quality financial reporting
Review key accounting areas including accruals, prepayments, revenue recognition, cost recognition, and balance sheet accounts
Strengthen balance sheet integrity through robust reconciliations and control frameworks
Manage a hybrid accounting model, overseeing both in-house teams and external accounting providers
Hold outsourced providers accountable for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of deliverables
Standardize accounting processes, reporting structures, and close timelines across the region
Oversee intercompany transactions and reconciliations, ensuring proper coordination across entities and alignment with group policies
Ensure compliance with local statutory and regulatory requirements, working closely with external advisors
Support new entity setups and M&A integration, implementing consistent accounting processes from day one
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and central finance teams to ensure alignment across reporting, cash, and operational activities
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control
Act as the key point of contact for all accounting matters across LATAM, providing clarity, structure, and problem-solving
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience in multi-entity, international environments (LATAM experience strongly preferred)
Experience managing or working with outsourced accounting providers
Experience in high-growth, fast-paced environments is a plus
Skills & Competencies
Strong foundation in accounting and financial reporting
Deep experience with month-end close and balance sheet control
Experience managing multi-country accounting processes
Strong control mindset with high attention to detail
Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency
Ability to operate effectively in complex and evolving environments
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work independently and take ownership
Fluent in English and Spanish (required); Portuguese is a plus
Strong understanding of cross-functional alignment (FP&A, Treasury, Operations)
Proactive mindset with a focus on structure, discipline, and continuous improvement
What We Value in Our People
Passion – We love and live what we do
Determination – We always find a way to figure it out
Unity – We support and challenge each other
Agility – We anticipate change and adapt quickly
Courage – We think differently and challenge the status quo
At MiQ, we don’t just accept the differences of our people, it is what builds us as a community. MiQ is very proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Offices: Colombia (Colombia); Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico (Mexico City);