AP Control COE Manager, LATAM

Overview

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Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

Responsibilities

The AP Control COE Center Manager is responsible for providing financial control oversight and governance for the Latam North AP Control COE, on Accounts Payables (AP), T&E and PCard financial reporting and control processes. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting related to AP, T&E and PCard processes, oversees balance sheet and period close activities, and maintains a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance.

A key responsibility of the role is to act as a key business partner to the Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) / Accounts Payable operations team, providing guidance on non-routine and complex transactions. The Latam North AP Control COE Center Manager assesses financial and control risks, determines appropriate accounting treatment, and recommends mitigating actions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

Your Impact

As AP Control COE Manager, LATAM your scope would consist of:

• Oversee financial reporting activities related to AP, T&E and PCard operations within the Latam Shared Service Center. Perform review and analytical oversight of AP Balance Sheet account, review and approve AP GL reconciliations ensuring accuracy, completeness.
• Lead period-end close activities, including review and approval of Journal entries, Accruals and adjustments related to AP, T&E and PCard transactions.
• Provide accounting guidance for complex or non-routine transactions, assess financial reporting implications and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in alignment with PepsiCo accounting policies and applicable standards.
• Own and maintain Financial and SOX controls related to the AP, T&E and PCard processes and financial reporting, ensuring controls are properly designed, documented. Monitor the effectiveness of the control environment and drive remediation actions when gaps are identified. Support continuous improvement of controls and processes to strengthen compliance and efficiency.
• Serve as a key advisor to the R2P / AP operations team on financial control matters. Provide proactive guidance on risk identification, control considerations, and accounting implications for operational decisions.
• Collaborate with Finance, Controllership, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s Degree preferred).
• CPA Public accounting experience is considered a plus.
• 8+ years of experience and strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Deep understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Ability to assess complex transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with Shared Service Centers.
• Ability to influence others and collaborate with operational teams and senior finance stakeholders.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Flexible and detail oriented.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of driving results.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.