Record to Report Period End Close Senior Analyst

As the R2R Period-End Close Senior Analyst based in San José, Costa Rica, you will be an integral part of our Global Shared Services organization. This role serves as a subject matter expert, delivering advanced accounting support and complex financial analysis while driving process improvements and automation initiatives. You will act as a key point of contact for accounting and reporting matters, serving as a trusted advisor for our supported affiliates.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Accounting Expertise & Audit Leadership: Lead complex accounting analyses and audit activities for assigned areas. You will serve as a subject matter expert for affiliates and internal stakeholders, ensuring technical accounting excellence.

• Financial Reporting & Close Activities: Prepare and review complex financial statements and reports. You will manage month-end close activities, including journal entries, cost allocations, and reconciliations, while maintaining a proper audit trail and compliance with standards.

• Analysis, Commentary & Advisory: Analyze financial results to investigate variances and provide clear, actionable insights to management. You will interpret and communicate financial data effectively to both internal and external stakeholders.

• Compliance & Governance: Ensure strict compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Team Development: Support the growth of the team through coaching, reviewing work, and contributing to cross-functional initiatives and global projects.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive process improvements and support automation initiatives to increase the efficiency of the Record-to-Report flow.

Who you are:

You are a highly analytical finance professional with a strong attention to detail, capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A professional certification (CPA, ACCA, or equivalent) is preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 4+ years of experience in accounting or finance. Prior experience in a Finance Shared Services environment is preferred. Experience in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry is a plus.

• Technical Skills: * Strong knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS.

  • Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP (FI, CO/PA, MM, FA, FCC) and BlackLine is highly desirable.

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace.

• Languages: Excellent written and verbal communication skills; fluent in English and Spanish.

• Core Competencies: * Strong stakeholder management and collaboration abilities.

• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on process automation and continuous improvement.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Relocation benefits are not available for this posting.