Senior Manager Accounting

Overview:

WELCOME TO SITA

At SITA , we keep airports moving, airlines flying smoothly, and borders open. Our technology and communication innovations power the success of the global air travel industry.

You’ll find us in 95% of international airports, working closely with over 2,500 transportation and government clients. Each partnership brings unique challenges, and we thrive on delivering fresh solutions and cutting-edge tech to keep operations running like clockwork. We don’t just move the world forward, we’re proud to be recognized as a Great Place to Work® by 79% of our employees and certified in most of our growing locations. Here, we feel empowered, supported, and inspired to grow.

Are you ready to love your job? The adventure begins right here, with you, at SITA.

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ABOUT THE ROLE & TEAM The role is responsible for managing a team of 10 to 15 Accountants and Analysts dedicated to the financial management of all SITA entities within the Americas (AMER) region. In addition, the GEO Senior Manager Accounting AMER acts as the SITA Group process owner of local accounting activities across all geographies. WHAT YOU WILL DO Act as Manager of the AMER Accounting & Reporting team, leading 10–15 Accountants and Analysts located across different countries.

• Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end General Ledger closing activities for SITA AMER entities in collaboration with the SITA Group Process Owner for General Accounting.
• Ensure account reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance with SITA Group accounting policies, internal controls, procedures, and local regulations.
• Provide accounting guidance to business partners and advice on various accounting matters.
• Oversee the completion and accuracy of local financial statements, VAT returns, corporate income tax returns, and other local financial reporting activities, while coordinating tax-specific matters with the SITA AMER Tax team.
• Manage external and internal audit requirements, including providing audit documentation and resolving issues or inefficiencies with external auditors.
• Supervise local accounting activities for entities with separate accounting processes, ensuring reconciliation with the SITA Group General Ledger and alignment across SITA geographies.
• Drive process improvements and departmental initiatives, ensuring consistency through regular alignment with other GEO Senior Managers.
• Act as SITA Group Process Owner for local accounting activities across all geographies, including managing and enhancing processes and controls, defining local accounting strategies, driving convergence between Group and local ledgers, and coordinating with third-party accounting providers where applicable.

Qualifications:

ABOUT YOUR SKILLS 8+ years of experience in accounting and audit, ideally within a multinational, Big 4, or shared services environment.

• Experience with local accounting requirements across multiple LATAM countries.
• Proven experience managing teams of accountants and analysts and delivering finance objectives.
• Strong experience managing audit processes within a multinational organization.
• Experience with financial systems implementation and change management is an advantage.
• Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS standards and accounting/reporting principles.
• Proficiency with Oracle, OneStream, Anaplan, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• University degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or CIMA; Project/Change Management training is an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER

We’re all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We’re really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.

Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team’s needs)* Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.

Flex Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world. Employee Wellbeing: We’ve got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health – a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs. Professional Development: Level up your skills with our training platforms, including LinkedIn Learning! Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status. SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process. Compensation Note: Hidden (-999)

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