Manager of Accounting – GBS @ Employer_25987

Job Description

Lead the accounting operations for Terumo’s Global Business Services organization in Costa Rica. Manage a team of accountants supporting Terumo’s three manufacturing sites in the country. Responsibilities include general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. Oversee areas such as cash, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, inventories, accounts payable, payroll accounting, and accrued liabilities. As a shared services leader, the Manager partners with site Finance teams to deliver high-quality services and meet established performance metrics. Collaborate with global GBS leaders to drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives. Job duties:

• Lead and manage the Costa Rica GBS Accounting team, ensuring the effective delivery of general accounting services that support Terumo’s manufacturing operations and business objectives.
• Oversee the accurate and timely execution of accounting activities, including month-end close, account reconciliations, journal entries, financial reporting, and compliance with established service levels.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance in key accounting areas, including cash management, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll and benefits accounting, accrued liabilities, and financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), company policies, regulatory requirements, and internal control frameworks to maintain the integrity of financial records and reporting.
• Partner with Finance and operational leaders to understand business needs, address accounting impacts, and deliver high-quality services that support informed decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement by developing, documenting, and standardizing accounting processes, procedures, and controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Collaborate with global GBS and Finance leadership teams to implement best practices, support automation initiatives, and promote consistency in accounting policies and service delivery across regions.
• Monitor and improve performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs), ensuring customer-focused service and operational excellence.
• Develop organizational capability by coaching team members, managing performance, fostering employee engagement, and supporting talent development and succession planning initiatives.
• Comply with applicable Laws and Regulations, adhere to Quality Management System processes and requirements as well as demonstrate Ethics and Integrity in all matters and at all levels throughout the organization.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of progressive accounting experience with expertise in month-end close, financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and general accounting operations, including cash management, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, accounts payable, payroll accounting, accrued liabilities, and financial controls.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in management capacity, overseeing teams, resources, and developing accounting teams, with a proven ability to coach, mentor, evaluate performance, and drive service excellence in a shared services or multinational environment.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), internal controls, and regulatory compliance, including the ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting guidance while ensuring adherence to company policies and statutory requirements.
• Experience driving process improvements, standardization, and operational efficiencies within accounting organizations, including the implementation of best practices, controls, automation initiatives, and scalable service delivery models.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP S/4HANA, SAP ECC, or comparable ERP systems, as well as Microsoft Excel and Office applications.
• Fluency in English and strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders across global and cross-functional teams.
• Proficient with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., Contador Público Autorizado, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent).
• Experience with Costa Rica Free Trade Zone and Procomer regulations.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing, medical device, healthcare, or pharmaceutical industries.