Accounting Manager / Junior Regional Controller

The Opportunity: Are you an accounting and finance professional who enjoys owning processes end to end and ensuring work is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time? Do you have hands-on experience managing accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements in Brazil, including working with US GAAP in a multinational environment, and hold an active CRC registration? If so, you could be a strong fit for the

Accounting Manager / Junior Regional Controller

role we currently have available at Team Liquid. In this role, you will execute and coordinate Brazil-based accounting and finance activities in partnership with Global Finance and external advisors. You will own the local month-end close, ensure compliance with Brazilian laws and regulations, contribute to budgeting and forecasting, and manage audits and government reporting. You will also play a key role in improving financial processes, contributing to operational initiatives, and identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost savings. What You’ll Be Doing: Accounting & Finance Manage and execute the Brazil portion of the month-end close and prepare local financial reporting

Contribute to quarterly and annual forecasts and budgets

Coordinate and manage annual tax filings and ongoing fiscal obligations in Brazil

Manage audits and all required government reporting

Ensure compliance with Brazilian tax laws and fiscal regulations

Identify and evaluate financial optimization opportunities, including subsidies

Review, maintain, and improve financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Serve as a financial advisor to management, providing clear insights and recommendations

Act as the primary point of contact with third-party accounting firms, including reviewing and evaluating their services

Oversee departmental purchasing activity and identify cost-reduction opportunities

Review and manage entries, payments, receivables, and reconciliations

Operations Partner with the Global Facilities Manager to: Identify workflow inefficiencies and operational friction points

Develop, document, and maintain operational policies and procedures for Brazil

Contribute to regional budget planning, tracking, and reporting

Provide budgetary and financial input for Brazil-based projects, including: Facility-related initiatives

Insurance coverage oversight and claims coordination

Coordination with internal teams, vendors, and external partners

What You’ll Need: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

5–7 years of experience in an accounting or finance role within Brazil

Strong working knowledge of Brazilian fiscal laws, tax regulations, and compliance requirements

Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, tax filings, and government reporting

Experience working with US GAAP reporting in a multinational environment

Active registration with the CRC (Conselho Regional de Contabilidade) is required.

Experience creating, managing, and tracking regional budgets and forecasts

Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail

Proven ability to manage deadlines and operate with minimal oversight.

Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders and vendors

Comfort presenting financial data and results

Strong results-focused problem-solving and time-management skills

Fluency in Portuguese and English

Proficiency with Excel and financial or expense management systems

You'll Earn Bonus Points If You Have: Experience with additional accounting software

Background in creating and managing regional budgets

Deep expertise in operational policies and practices

Experience working in a startup or high-growth environment

Experience working for international or US-based companies operating in Brazil

Experience in a startup or high-growth environment

Comfort presenting financial insights to non-finance audiences