Senior Accountant – LATAM & US GAAP

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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). 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:

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 strong accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and brings solid technical fundamentals along with regional awareness.

You should have:

• 4–6 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Strong accounting fundamentals and knowledge of financial controls
• High-level understanding of US GAAP, particularly related to reconciliations and reporting
• Strong knowledge of Mexico accounting and regulatory requirements (mandatory)
• Experience with accounting practices in at least one Latin American country. (mandatory)
• Experience working with or overseeing outsourced accounting providers (preferred)
• Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (written and spoken)
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with SAP S4 HANA Cloud is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement