Aprio Colombia - Manager, Finance and Accounting

Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Join Aprio's Finance team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities.  Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Manager, Finance and Accounting to join their dynamic team.

The Finance and Accounting Manager (FAM) is responsible for overseeing Aprio Colombia's daily financial activities, improving the organization's financial health, and providing counsel and direction to top management on financial decisions and goals. The FAM plays an important role in influencing all significant business decisions, and the function is vital to the Company's continuous growth and success.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Managing and supervising the accounting department's day-to-day operations 
• Creating and enforcing appropriate accounting procedures, rules, and principles 
• Manage and supervise the accounting department's daily operations, which includes: month and end-of-year processes, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, general ledger, budgeting and cash forecasting, variance analysis, capital assets and trust account statement reconciliations, check runs, fixed asset and debt activities 
• Advise and make recommendations to management related to finance and accounting 
• Enhance systems and procedures and implement corrective actions 
• Set short and long-term goals for the Finance and Accounting Department based on the firm's fundamentals - The Aprio Way 

Treasury:

• Liaises with banks and maintains banking platform
• Prepares checks and online payment transfer through banking platform
• Reviews all company payments, whether payments to suppliers or employees, for reimbursements/cash advances, to ensure compliance with Aprio Policies and Regulatory Requirements
• Prepares bank reconciliations 
• Prepares daily/weekly cash requirements analysis

Payroll:

• Ensures timely and accurate processing of monthly payroll 
• Ensures timely issuance of required tax forms

Records and Financial Reporting:

• Ensures timely recording and monitoring of expenses and compliance with Accounting Standards and the Corporate Accounting Manual
• Reviews intercompany transactions such as recording of invoices from parent company
• Ensures timely closing of books and submission of required reports
• In charge of monitoring and evaluating accounting data to provide financial reports or statements
• Ensures accounting data is monitored and analyzed, and financial reports or statements are produced

Tax Reporting:

• Ensures accurate computation of taxes (e.g., income tax, VAT, withholding taxes, payroll taxes) and timely filing and remittance to the tax authority 
• Knowledgeable in Colombian tax compliance requirements, filing, and reporting

Audit:

• Assists in the statutory audit, including preparation of accurate and detailed audit schedules 
• Assists in various audits that may be conducted by the Corporate Compliance and Finance Team

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA/Professional Card required 
• At least 5 years of leadership experience in full-cycle accounting 
• Experience with accounting systems is required
• Experience working in the Shared Services/BPO Industry or an accounting firm highly preferred
• Excellent organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills 
• Detail-oriented and capable of working independently 
• Ability to be proactive and responsive to management needs

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

What’s in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience.  We call it the Aprio Way.  This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.