Finance Manager

Make a +Difference at Kraton!

At Kraton, we make a Positive Difference, and we are looking for individuals who are also looking to make a difference in their jobs, for our customers and to the world.  We are looking to hire a key member of our Finance team at our Brazil location. 

The purpose of the Finance Manager role is to provide FP&A, financial analytic support, and business partner support to identified stakeholders to maximize financial performance.

Key Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Own and manage the country’s general ledger and financial statements in accordance with local GAAP and corporate accounting standards under IFRS
• Support the global month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies and procedures
• Partner with external service providers (e.g., accounting firms, tax consultants, payroll vendors) to ensure high-quality service delivery and performance
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for local financial institutions, tax authorities, and regulatory bodies

Taxation & Compliance

• Oversee all tax-related matters including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding tax, and other statutory obligations
• Ensure timely and accurate tax filings and payments in compliance with local laws
• Liaise with tax advisors and authorities during audits and assessments

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Operate and assist in maintaining the system of internal controls, including monitoring the performance of internal controls in country
• Support the design and rollout of standardized global policies, procedures, and controls
• Support internal and external audit processes and remediation of control deficiencies

Strategic Support & Special Projects

• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business planning, budgeting, and strategic initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive operational efficiency and cost optimization

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise the work team (third-party service providers) by guiding, training, monitoring performance, and evaluating results through close partnership and regular Contract Performance Reviews

Required Skills

• 7-10 years of requisite experience with general leger accounting, technical accounting and both, direct & in-direct tax
• Strong knowledge of local tax laws, financial regulations, and accounting standards as well as International Accounting Standards
• Experience with SAP or another comparable ERP preferred
• Fluent in English

Education, Certifications & Licenses

• Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in Accounting required
• CRC credential preferred

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The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification.  Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

Kraton’s internal talent acquisition team manages our recruiting efforts and from time to time works with pre-selected/pre-approved external staffing agencies. We do NOT accept unsolicited resumes or candidate referrals from recruiters and/or agencies who are not pre-selected/pre-approved.

Kraton is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.