Senior Accountant, Americas Accounting

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WHERE YOU’LL FIT WITHIN THE TEAM
 You’ll join the Americas Accounting team within Bain’s Global Financial Accounting function. This team manages core financial operations for our Americas offices and plays a vital role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.

WHAT YOU’LL DO
 As a Senior Accountant, you’ll handle a broad range of general ledger activities across multiple Bain offices in the Americas (US and LATAM, specifically in Argentina, Colombia, Peru & Chile.)

. You’ll play a key role in the month-end close process, partner with stakeholders across Finance, FP&A, and HR, and contribute to ongoing process improvement efforts. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing month-end financial close tasks, including preparing journal entries and reviewing workpapers.
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations across various areas.
• Leading analytical procedures such as month-over-month fluctuation analysis and financial reviews.
• Supporting the creation of monthly reporting packages for leadership.
• Coaching and training junior team members while supporting their development.
• Maintaining documentation and controls for accounting and reporting processes.
• Assisting with internal and external audits and identifying opportunities to strengthen controls.
• Contributing to various projects and helping drive improvements to our close process and operational efficiency.

ABOUT YOU
 We’re looking for a skilled accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You should have:

• Accountable experience in Argentina and Colombia, and preferably Chile and Perú. 
• 4–6 years of progressive finance or accounting experience, ideally in a global environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial controls.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor your message to the audience.
• Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP S4 HANA Cloud is a plus.
• A detail-oriented, proactive approach and a commitment to high-quality work.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently as well as part of a team.
• A mindset of professional skepticism and continuous improvement.