Acounting Manager

About Kavak

We are the technology company that is revolutionizing the buying and selling of used cars in Latin America since 2016. After 7 years of operation, Kavak has become the most valued technology startup in Latin America, formalizing the used car market, with operations in Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile and Middle East. Currently, we are looking for new talents who are passionate about challenges and hungry to create solutions that positively impact the lives of millions of people with safe, fair and accessible options to acquire the car of their dreams. Our mission is to empower people's lives through access to a car. We unleash the power of a car so people can simply enjoy the ride.

Our team is the number one priority. We like to imagine the impossible and work together to achieve it. We are disruptive, proactive, loyal and ambitious.

Your mission

We are looking for a Senior Accounting Manager – AP/AR & Accounts Receivable Portfolio whose mission is to ensure the integrity, efficiency, and control of the organization’s Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and collections processes. Reporting directly to the Controller , this role is primarily responsible for ensuring that current liability and current asset flows are accurately reflected in the accounting records, while driving process automation, cycle-time reduction, and regulatory compliance. Within the context of Kavak Crédito and Kavak’s evolution into an automotive-fintech platform, this position plays a strategic role in managing collection risk, maintaining balance sheet health, and ensuring the reliability of financial reporting. The role leads a team of 3–5 people (Accounting Specialists and Senior Analysts) and works closely with Treasury, Tax, Legal, Operations, and Credit teams.

What will you do?

• Oversee the full Accounts Payable cycle, including invoice receipt, tax validation (CFDI), payment approval, and vendor reconciliation.
• Ensure timely payments to domestic and international vendors, optimizing Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) without compromising business relationships.
• Lead the implementation and enhancement of internal controls over the P2P (Procure-to-Pay) process, in alignment with SOX and external audit requirements.
• Manage Accounts Payable reconciliations within the ERP (NetSuite), ensuring accurate allocation of expenses, cost centers, and projects.
• Oversee the customer, dealer, and counterparty invoicing and collections process, ensuring timely and accurate accounting recognition ( O2C – Order-to-Cash ).
• Establish and monitor credit and collections policies, including the estimation of doubtful accounts in accordance with NIF C-3 and internal criteria.
• Reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) through active collections strategies, aging analysis, and timely escalation of at-risk accounts.
• Manage the company’s credit and/or commercial receivables portfolio, ensuring proper recording, valuation, and presentation in the financial statements.
• Prepare periodic reports on aging, portfolio concentration, delinquency, and reserves, presenting executive-level analysis to the Controllership and CFO.
• Actively participate in internal and external audit processes (Big Four), serving as the primary point of contact for AP, AR, and accounts receivable portfolio testing.
• Lead, develop, and evaluate the AP/AR & Collections team, fostering a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Identify and execute automation projects across AP/AR processes, including the integration of RPA, ERP, and vendor/customer portal solutions.
• Collaborate with Treasury on cash flow forecasting based on AP/AR and receivables balances, providing visibility into the Cash Conversion Cycle (CCC) .
• Design and maintain the area’s KPIs (DPO, DSO, aging buckets, delinquency rate) and present performance dashboards to senior leadership.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field . A Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or a CPC/CPA certification , is preferred.
• 7–10+ years of experience in accounting, with at least 3 years leading AP/AR or Collections teams in high-growth companies, fintech, automotive, retail, or financial services environments.
• Tools and technologies: Advanced Excel skills. Strong ERP expertise (NetSuite preferred; SAP or Oracle also considered).
• Experience with automation, RPA, or BI tools (Power BI, Tableau) is preferred. Familiarity with electronic invoicing platforms and processes (SAT, CFDI 4.0).
• Strong knowledge of Mexican NIF (Mexican Financial Reporting Standards) , particularly NIF C-3 (Accounts Receivable) and NIF C-14 (Transfers) , with knowledge of IFRS 9 preferred.
• Knowledge of O2C and P2P cycles .
• Understanding of credit portfolio structures and collections risk management.
• Familiarity with SOX processes and audit controls .
• Upper-intermediate to advanced English required for interaction with external auditors and international counterparts.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to manage teams of 3–5 people . Highly results-oriented, analytical, and able to operate with agility in high-growth environments characterized by constant change.

If you are passionate about disruption coupled with excellent execution, if you love challenges and making data-driven decisions and are mission-oriented, KAVAK is the place for you!

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