Director Finance, Latin America

Director Finance, Latin America

Copeland LP is seeking a Director Finance, Latin America for its offices in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Job Description :

Provide financial leadership and direction for the companys Commercial and Residential business in Latin America working closely with business leaders in eight countries. Manage a Finance team of 30-40 controllers, financial planning and center managers, and accounting and tax analysts located across the U.S. and Latin America. Oversee all financial activities for the business unit and world areas, including reporting of financial statements, monitoring financial performance, budgeting, forecasting, managing risks, developing and implementing financial policies, and improving financial processes. Analyze, review, and manage all forecast processes (Profit on Returns (POR), Budgets), including the profit and loss and asset management categories, prepared by the countries to ensure accuracy and alignment with company goals. Report consolidated actual results, and prepare commentary for profit and loss and balance sheet variances against expected. Present recommendations to improve financial and operational performance of the company to leaders and at major presentations, conferences, and events. Maintain appropriate internal controls and policies in accordance with corporate policies, US GAAP, and international and local requirements. Oversee internal and external audits to ensure compliance with company policies and best practices. Serve as a point of contact for financial and regulatory compliance issues. Lead accounting methodology definitions for large project proposals, including cost roll-ups and tax implications. Participate in country project reviews and maintain responsibility for correct project revenue recognition. Develop long term business plans and strategies that support the business unit and world area growth, profitability, and objectives. Define key performance metrics and indicators to monitor progress towards business goals. Travel domestically and internationally up to 40% of the time. Part-time telecommuting is permitted.

Job Requirements :

A Bachelors degree or the foreign equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field, plus 6 years of progressively responsible experience in a financial management occupation.

The required experience must include the following :

• 6 years of experience leading the financial activities for a multinational organization;
• 6 years of experience utilizing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and accounting systems, including but not limited to Oracle R12, SAP, Hyperion (HFM, FDMEE), Noetix, Dataserv, and Blackline;
• 6 years of experience collaborating with financial leaders in the Latin American region.
• 4 years of experience working with internal and external auditors to review financial statements and manage audit processes; and
• 4 years of experience managing internal controls.
• Domestic and international travel required up to 40% of the time.

Work location : 7121 Fairway Dr, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418

Our Commitment to Our People :

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose : Sustainability is no small ambition. Thats why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable futurefor our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial. Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally. Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual / family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. Together, we have the opportunity and the power to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Inclusion & Belonging :

At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.