Finance Manager - LATAM

Description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by over 250 million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, Web3 features, and more. We leverage the power of digital assets and blockchain to build an inclusive financial ecosystem to advance the freedom of money and improve financial access for people around the world.

The Finance team at Binance is at the heart of every strategic and operational decision, partnering closely with all business units and regions to fuel growth and innovation. As pioneers in applying traditional finance and accounting principles to the ever-evolving crypto landscape, we navigate uncharted territory to shape global tax policy, execute complex corporate transactions, and ensure the company remains a trusted steward of its resources. By diving deep into the mechanics of crypto and blockchain, we empower Binance to make informed decisions that drive success in an industry transforming the future of global finance.

The Finance Manager - Latam will act as the trusted finance partner to Binance’s Regional & Country leaders, and will be responsible for driving day-to-day financial decision making, managing all finance-related activities for several legal entities, ensuring complete and accurate financial reporting, compliance with internal controls, and audit readiness. This role is an individual contributor role with opportunity for growth in this exciting phase of our company’s evolution, and will require a very hands-on attitude, with willingness to dive into the details, while managing complex and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

Day-to-day finance management: Own the financial processes for several legal entities in Latam, e.g. by driving the month-end and year-end closing cycles, conducting bank and asset balance reconciliations, posting and verifying accounts payables and receivables, supporting with invoicing & payment processing, preparing financial statements, ensuring timely regulatory and tax filings, managing relationships with banks, vendors, accounting partners, and auditors, and liaising with other internal functions (e.g. treasury, tax, global accounting, etc.)

Accounting quality: Ensure complete, accurate, and timely accounting (in partnership with local accounting & tax vendors, where applicable) by reviewing and defining accounting methodologies, validating journal entries, reconciling balances across different entities, improving accounting systems and procedures

Internal controls stewardship: Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls. Ensure adherence to group accounting policies and internal control procedures, maintain accurate financial records, and facilitate audits by providing transparent and well-documented financial information

Business partnership: Support Regional & Country leaders to ensure execution of plans and accountability for results. You will have a unique opportunity to use your insights and strategic thinking to partner with leaders on financial decisions, investments, efficiency, and business model evolution projects

Annual planning & rolling forecast: Develop and align with Regional & Country leaders annual targets for revenues, marketing, and all local spend. Ensure high P&L forecast accuracy throughout the fiscal year, to enable the decision makers to optimize spending and make timely investments

P&L optimization: Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, grow revenues, and ensure prioritization of company resources, by leading optimization projects to drive performance improvements & increased ROI

Ad-hoc financial & investment case modeling: Support business partners on ad-hoc requests and critical investments in their respective areas. Conduct business case modeling for our leadership team including scenario planning and sensitivity analysis

Team building: Help establish tight-knit relationships in a remote working environment, and contribute to building a highly collaborative team culture, by sharing best practices with other team members, contributing to others’ projects as needed, and helping us achieve our collective team goals

Requirements

BA/BS in Finance or Accounting (Master/MBA, CMA or CPA preferred)

8+ years of relevant experience in roles such as Finance Manager, Financial Controller, and/or Finance Business Partner (preferably with reputed Technology / FinTech and/or listed/multinational companies)

Thorough knowledge of general accounting procedures, familiarity with financial & tax statements, experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process

Fluent writing and speaking in English; Spanish and/or Portuguese preferred for efficient collaboration with various stakeholders across the company

Hands-on experience with enterprise-level financial planning and accounting systems preferred

Outstanding modeling and analytical skills combined with a strong executive presence

Self-starter - take initiative, be dedicated, set and drive toward goals

Ability to work in an unstructured environment, navigate ambiguity, manage multiple assignments simultaneously, and provide clarity and structure

Excellent communication and people skills

Demonstrated interest in crypto & blockchain technology

Why Binance

• Shape the future with the world’s leading blockchain ecosystem

• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure

• Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment

• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning

• Competitive salary and company benefits

• Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)

Binance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We believe that having a diverse workforce is fundamental to our success.

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