Summary
Location
Brazil
Type
full-time
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About this role
Objective
Lead the Controllership function for the Brazil line of business, ensuring month-end close, governance, tax compliance, internal and external audits in line with corporate policies and CPC/IFRS/COSIF standards.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Governance (Brazil)
- Drive month-end close (GL, reconciliations, provisions) and SPED; ensure the quality of balances and entries.
- Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls aligned with audit standards.
- Ensure compliance with CPC/IFRS/COSIF and corporate reporting guidelines.
Direct & Indirect Taxes (Brazil)
- Ensure compliance and accuracy in tax calculation, filing and reporting for direct and indirect taxes (IRPJ/CSLL, PIS/COFINS, ISS).
- Monitor regulatory changes and implement process adjustments as needed.
Internal & External Audits (Brazil)
- Plan, support and conclude audits; prepare evidence, respond to findings and lead remediation plans.
- Maintain up-to-date documentation for historical and compliance purposes.
Leadership, Processes & Partnerships
- Manage and develop the team (goals, feedback, performance) in line with M1 management responsibilities.
- Design and improve processes (efficiency, quality, automation) in compliance with audit standards.
- Partner closely with FP&A, Commercial, Revenue Ops, Tax and Shared Services; maintain strong cross-functional collaboration.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- On-time month-end close without material adjustments.
- Audit findings resolved within agreed SLAs; reduced recurrence.
- Tax compliance and e-invoicing adherence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Brazilian CRC mandatory;
- Solid experience in accounting, taxes, audits and billing; prior people leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of CPC/IFRS/COSIF and internal controls.
- Fluent English; Spanish desired (regional interaction).
- Strong communication (written, presentation), negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Hands-on experience with ERP and fiscal/e-invoicing solutions (Oracle/Microsiga).
Other facts
About Worldpay
Worldpay combined with Global Payments in January 2026 to create a leading payments technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. We help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences – online, in store and everywhere in between.
With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments processes billions of transactions and trillions in annual payment volume across more than 175 countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500.
What you'll do
- Lead the Controllership function for the Brazil line of business, ensuring month-end close, governance, tax compliance, and audits. Manage and develop the accounting team while establishing accounting policies and maintaining compliance with corporate standards.
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