Finance Manager North America

South Pole is an energetic, global company offering comprehensive sustainability solutions and services. With offices spanning all continents across the globe, we strive to create a sustainable society and economy that positively impacts our climate, ecosystems and developing communities. With our solutions, we inspire and enable our customers to create value from sustainability-related activities.

Our Corporate Functions team is the “enablement engine” of South Pole. Behind the scenes, we provide the business with world-class solutions and best practices that sustain business growth and success. We cover key areas such as Finance, HR, Office Management, Legal, IT, Operations, etc. If you are a smart, ambitious and dynamic professional with a strong passion to make a real difference in the fight against climate change, the below position may be right for you!

Job summary:

Are you eager to bring South Pole to the next level of technological innovations to help accelerate climate impact and to enable further growth as an organization? You will be responsible for the reliability, scalability, and development of our technology platforms, spearheading our tech teams as we accelerate innovation to enhance our existing and future products and services.

The Finance Manager- North Americaprovides leadership and direction to the local accounting teams in US and Canada offices. Reporting to the Head of Finance Americas you will identify and drive best practices in a variety of areas such as accounting, financial planning, management reporting, treasury, tax, risk management and financial performance of the North America entities and any others assigned to you.

As apeoplemanager you will be responsible for developing and motivating your accounting team.

Main tasks & responsibilities:

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• Oversee the US and Canada company accounts and financial management thereof
  
• Submit monthly Management accounts and KPI reports
  
• Budget population/management and monthly forecasts
  
• Responsible for bookings in Group’s consolidation system and ensure intercompany reconciliations are done on a monthly basis
  
• Coordinate and review tax and other relevant declarations as per local requirements
  
• Responsible for payroll overview of North America entities and any others assigned to you, including all necessary local declarations
  
• Manage cash flow by submitting a weekly cash forecast, tracking transactions and regularity reviewing internal data and reports to ensure liquidity and solvency
  
• Manage working capital cycle for all the US and Canada
  
• Year end financial statements and disclosure and managing the audit process, ensuring all financial controls are in place
  
• Implement and manage Group financial and administrative policies and procedures to satisfy the business needs
  
• Support the Head of Americas in any ad hoc requests and acting as deputy when needed
  

Requirements:

Essential -

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• Verified experience in the accounting area, management in operative and control processes, in addition to the compliance with objectives
  
  
  
• Specialisation in the accounting or tax area
  
  
  
• Updated accounting and tax knowledge, insights into International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  
  
  
• Working knowledge with accounting ERPs
  
  
  
• Proficient written and oral command of Spanish and English
  
  
  
• Expert in Microsoft Office package (Word, Excel)
  
  
  
• Entrepreneurial attitude, sense of responsibility and willingness to take initiative
  
  
  
• Teamwork oriented with a can-do attitude, creativity and prudence
  
  
  
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while keeping attention to details
  
  
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing accounting teams
  

What we offer:

At South Pole, we care about our employees as much as we care about the planet. South Pole is not just an employer, we are a Team. South Pole does not just offer people a job, we offer you a career. By joining our team, you will find strong purpose and deep meaning in everything you do. You will have the chance to make a real difference for our clients and for the planet, working alongside a passionate team of like-minded colleagues, while building your knowledge/skills and developing your career in a fun, dynamic, international and fast-growing organisation. 

We’re a planet of 7.5 billion unique and different people. We all have a contribution to make and South Pole is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, marital status or disability. Our recruitment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.