Job Summary:
Job Description:
The Position
This position reports directly to the Controller and works as an integral part of the Finance team in Brazil. The Senior Controlling Analyst will take an active role in accounting closing cycles, internal audit support, management reporting, and controls compliance. The ideal candidate brings a solid foundation in accounting and finance, combined with superior analytical skills, a strong work ethic, and excellent communication abilities in both Portuguese and English.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting Close Support
- Support the end-to-end monthly and quarterly accounting close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of all deliverables;
- Assist in the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements;
- Analyze actuals versus forecast and budget, identifying and escalating variances as appropriate;
- Support the coordination with business units to gather and validate financial data required for the closing cycle;
- Support the consolidation of financial results;
- Perform the accounting reconciliations of the holding companies and submit timely as per Volaris timelines.
Internal Audit & Controls
- Support the execution of pre-audit tests, to ensure compliance with Volaris and Constellation Policies regarding internal controls and financial governance;
- Assist in tracking the remediation of identified issues;
- Assist the Controller in liaising with internal auditors, providing required documentation and analysis;
- Reconcile expense management tool data and reallocate costs to Business Units when applicable.
Reporting
- Support the preparation of management reports, portfolio summaries, and ad hoc financial analyses;
- Support the development of dashboards and reporting tools that improve visibility into financial performance.
General & Other Activities
- Support the Controller in all aspects of controllership, including compliance, accounting closing, and process improvement initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
- 5 to 10 years of experience in accounting, controlling, or a related finance function
- Native speaker of Brazilian Portuguese; proficiency in Business English (written and verbal) is required
- Strong knowledge of Brazilian accounting standards (BR GAAP / IFRS)
- Solid understanding of internal controls frameworks and audit methodologies
- Experience supporting month-end and quarter-end close processes
- Advanced Excel skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail