Accounting Team Lead

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Accounting Team Lead based in Brazil.

• Manage the accrual accounting activities associated with key business operations, including loan-related income and expenses, in accordance with US GAAP.
• Prepare FAS 91 working papers for deferred income and expense accounting.
• Reconcile loan collections with bank activity and record the corresponding accounting entries.
• Calculate and account for asset resolution gains and losses.
• Account for interest income and interest expense.
• Account for prepaid expenses, loan suspense adjustments, and other loan-related income and expenses.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Lead and supervise a team of two Accounting Analysts, reviewing their work and ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Support the monthly and annual financial reporting processes and help meet the 10-business-day closing deadline.
• Determine and document appropriate accounting treatments for new transactions and business events.
• Post loan activity, including collections, debt payments, and interest payments.
• Perform weekly reviews of accounting analysts' work and prepare weekly asset resolution gain/loss calculations.
• Maintain strong accounting controls, accuracy, accountability, and consistency across the team.

• Bachelor's degree or postgraduate qualification in Accounting, or an equivalent accounting qualification such as Intermediate Chartered Accountancy (Inter-CA).
• 5–10 years of professional accounting experience.
• Strong practical knowledge and experience applying US GAAP.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and accounting close processes.
• Previous experience leading or supervising accounting professionals.
• Strong understanding of loan-related accounting and financial transactions is highly relevant.
• Experience in banking, real estate, or US-based service businesses is preferred.
• Proficiency with Sage 300 and LAPRO.
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with Power BI and accounting ERP systems.
• Strong financial reporting and analytical capabilities.
• Clear, timely, and professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong leadership, accountability, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accounting accuracy.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment and manage priorities effectively.
• Availability to work Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Stable internet connection and a professional remote working setup.
• Excellent command of English, both written and spoken.
• CV/resume must be submitted in English.

• Fully remote work arrangement from Brazil.
• Compensation paid in USD.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Opportunity to work with US GAAP accounting practices and financial reporting processes.
• Leadership responsibility overseeing a team of Accounting Analysts.
• Exposure to accounting activities within lending, banking, and real estate-related operations.
• Regular use of professional accounting and financial tools, including Sage 300, LAPRO, Excel, and Power BI.
• Full-time contractor/consultant engagement.