Senior Finance Manager – Corporate, Vision Care & Surgical Vision

About the role

The Senior Finance Manager will lead the CFM and controllership agenda for Corporate, Vision Care Americas and Surgical Vision Global from Bogotá. This high‑visibility position is responsible for the integrity of actuals, financial reporting excellence and end‑to‑end close execution across a complex regional and global portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Own controllership of actuals, ensuring accurate, complete and decision‑ready reporting under US GAAP and company policies.
• Lead end‑to‑end close governance, including pre‑close readiness, trial balance review, cash‑flow analysis and final close sign‑off.
• Translate financial results into clear insights for Finance Directors, CFOs and business leaders, highlighting risks, opportunities and actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Global Services Finance, Tax, Treasury, Compliance and other process teams to resolve issues and strengthen handoffs.
• Maintain a strong control environment, ensure SOX compliance, audit readiness and timely remediation of audit findings.
• Drive simplification, standardisation, automation and digital enablement across the portfolio.
• Lead, coach and develop a high‑performing finance team, fostering inclusion, accountability and continuous learning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field; MBA or postgraduate degree preferred.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance experience with deep controllership and reporting expertise.
• At least 5 years of people‑leadership experience building high‑performing teams.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP; practical exposure to IFRS or local GAAP.

Required skills

• US GAAP accounting
• IFRS and local GAAP familiarity
• SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Financial reporting and analysis
• Controllership and close management
• Audit coordination