Director, Latam Controller

ChemTreat
- This job is available in 4 locations
- Category

Finance & Accounting
- Job Id

R10262155

ChemTreat, a Veralto company, is the nation’s largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customers—from power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industry—helping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you’ll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You’ll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world’s vital water resources.

At **ChemTreat**, a Veralto company, we're driving results through trusted water treatment solutions across the globe. We're looking for a seasoned **Regional Controller** to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls across our LATAM operations. This is a high-impact leadership role responsible for the financial integrity and operational excellence of our entities in **Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil**.

**What You’ll Do**

As the LATAM Regional Controller, you’ll be the key financial steward for the region, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and compliance with **US GAAP**, **Veralto policies**, and **local statutory regulations**. You’ll directly lead a distributed team 4 Country Controllers (each with teams of 10-15) and partner cross-functionally with Country, Region, Company and Corporate business leaders.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead all financial reporting for LATAM in compliance with **US GAAP** and statutory regulations
- Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, and financial statement structure
- Oversee **accounts receivable/payable** and optimize working capital
- Ensure compliance with all **local tax regulations** and coordinate filings
- Own **internal control frameworks** and lead successful internal and external audits
- Coordinate with Veralto's Internal Audit and external audit teams
- Support **M&A due diligence** and integration for new entities in the region
- Lead **Balance Sheet Reviews** and provide mentorship to finance teams across countries

This is a challenging AND rewarding role. You will not only manage financial reporting and compliance but also contribute to process improvements, mentor regional finance teams, and support strategic initiatives including mergers and acquisitions. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact while working closely with senior leadership.

While the position demands high levels of diligence and resilience due to its complexity and scope, it also provides exposure to international finance, cross-functional leadership, and strategic decision-making. You will gain deep experience working with dynamic teams and will be instrumental in shaping the financial future of ChemTreat's LATAM operations.

This role offers a unique opportunity to lead complex financial operations across multiple countries, including Mexico, Colombia, Chile, and Brazil. The LATAM Regional Controller will navigate diverse regulatory environments and collaborate with both local and corporate teams to ensure financial integrity and strategic alignment.

**Who You Are**

You are a proactive and experienced finance leader who thrives in complex, international environments. You bring sharp analytical thinking, high integrity, and strong business acumen to everything you do.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA or public accounting experience preferred)
- Bilingual in English and Spanish is required; Portuguese is a plus
- 8+ of experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller with **multi-country** oversight
- ** Manufacturing industry**experience is highly preferred
- In-depth knowledge of **US GAAP** and international accounting practices
- Proven experience leading **distributed teams** across borders
- Advanced Excel skills and fluency with Microsoft Office suite
- Ability to travel up to 50% to build and maintain key relationships

ChemTreat is proud to be a part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto’s vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment _where purpose meets possibility_: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you’ll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we’re Safeguarding the World’s Most Vital Resources—and building rewarding careers alon