Senior Analyst, Accounting Coordinator Brazil
Who We Are
FTI Consulting is the world’s leading expert-driven consulting firm. Over the last 40 years, FTI Consulting experts have served as the trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and the world’s leading law and private equity firms when they are facing their greatest opportunities and challenges. Our strong performance and continued success are a direct reflection of the ambition, energy, and commitment of our talented professionals across the globe to make a positive impact for our clients and communities.
At FTI Consulting, you’ll be inspired and empowered to make an impact on headline matters that change history. Working side by side with the world’s leading experts in your field, you’ll be surrounded by an open collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and most importantly, you.
There’s never been a more exciting time to join FTI Consulting and this is where you will do the most exciting and fulfilling work of your career.
Are you ready to make an impact?
About The Role
We are seeing an experienced Accounting Coordinator to join our Corporate team in São Paulo, Brazil. This position is responsible for the transactional processing of local accounting into the ERP Protheus, closing process, and reconciliation of accounts.
What You’ll Do
Key responsibilities of the role include:
- Utilize in-depth knowledge of local books accounting practices to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Apply expertise in ERP Protheus to assist with day-to-day accounting processes and month-end closing.
- Perform general ledger account reconciliations and provide backup support for all reconciliation tasks.
- Manage payroll accounting, including other compensation and related expenses.
- Upload reconciliations into the Blackline system, ensuring proper documentation and support.
- Ensure timely processing and accuracy of accounting entries and reconciliations.
- Assist in establishing or maintaining internal policies and procedures to guarantee the department’s adherence to quality standards, accuracy, timeliness, and Service Level Agreements.
- Support internal and external audit requests related to accounting.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with the finance team and internal stakeholders.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by participating in accounting specific training/skill development and establishing professional networks.
- Prepare and upload tax filing information into the ERP system for compliance purposes.
- Lead the monthly closing process, including the preparation of accurate P&L statements, balance sheets, and ensuring both BR and US GAAP standards are met.
- Manage the relationship with outsourced tax partners responsible for income and sales taxes.
- Reconcile intercompany accounts to address out-of-balance discrepancies.
- Prepare and review SPED, ECF, and ECD documentation.
How You’ll Grow
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth.
As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.
What You Will Need To Succeed
Basic Qualifications
- 5+ years of post-graduation, professional work experience in accounting.
- Experience within a professional services firm
- Strong experience and knowledge of full-cycle accounting, including processing and month-end/year-end closing procedures.
Preferred Qualifications
- Brazilian CPA (CRC) certification.
- Experience with ERP and AP workflow systems, specifically Protheus (Totvs Protheus/Microsiga).
- Strong accounting background with detailed general ledger experience.
- Familiarity with foreign GAAP requirements, including US GAAP and IFRS.
- Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing) is a plus.
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and account reconciliation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in leading or contributing to system and workflow improvement projects (ERP implementation experience is a plus).
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Total Wellbeing
Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families—physically, emotionally, and financially. In addition to regulatory benefits required in your country, FTI offers comprehensive benefits such as the following:
- Competitive total compensation, including bonus earning potential
- Full package of benefits plans, including healthcare coverage and life insurance
- Generous paid time off
- Potential for flexible work arrangements
- Generous paid parental leave and flex return support
- Employee recognition programs
- Paid time off for volunteering in your community
- Corporate matching for charitable donations most important to you
- Make an impact in our communities through company sponsored pro bono work
- Professional development and certification programs
- Free in-office snacks and drinks
- Upscale offices close to public transportation
About FTI Consulting
FTI Consulting is a global business advisory firm dedicated to helping clients with their most significant opportunities and challenges. With more than 8,000 employees located in 31 countries, our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. At FTI Consulting, we embrace, cultivate and maintain a culture of diversity, inclusion & belonging, which are fundamental components to our core values. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been named the #1 Professional Services Firm on Forbes List of America’s Best Employers and the best firm to work for by Consulting Magazine. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Compensation Disclosure: Actual compensation is determined based on a wide array of relevant factors including market considerations, business needs, and an individual’s location, skills, level of experience, and qualifications.
