Accounting & Tax Manager

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San Juan, PRI
In-Office
Senior level
Other
The Role
Lead local finance and accounting for a commercial distribution business: oversee GL, AP, financial reporting, tax compliance, audits, import/intercompany accounting, budgeting, ERP (JD Edwards→SAP) transition, process improvement, and manage a small finance team while partnering across commercial, supply chain, and regional stakeholders.
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Job Description

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

All about the role:

The Accounting & Tax Manager will lead the finance and accounting function, overseeing financial reporting, compliance, accounting and accounts payable operations, team leadership, ERP transformation to SAP, and cross-functional collaboration across local, regional, and US stakeholders to support a complex commercial distribution business. The role manages a small team and acts as a key business partner to the local leadership team, supporting a commercial distribution operation with imported products and multi-origin supply flows.

Where you’ll be:

This role is located in Puerto Rico, onsite.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, financial reporting, and statutory compliance.

  • Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP, tax regulations, and Electrolux policies.

  • Serve as the primary contact for internal and external audits, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely tax filings.

  • Oversee proper accounting treatment of imports, intercompany transactions, and inventory flows.

  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.

  • Provide financial insights and analysis of key business drivers to support decision-making.

  • Partner with commercial, supply chain, and management teams to enhance financial visibility and business performance.

  • Drive continuous improvement of financial processes, controls, governance, and operational efficiency.

  • Manage accounts payable performance, working capital optimization, and risk mitigation initiatives.

  • Ensure alignment with global finance standards while identifying opportunities for process standardization and automation.

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Set priorities, ensure delivery of key objectives, and model Electrolux values and behaviors.

  • Act as a strategic finance partner to local leadership, regional finance teams, and US-based corporate stakeholders.

  • Build strong cross-functional and cross-regional relationships to ensure alignment, compliance, and effective decision-making.

  • Operate effectively within a matrix organization, balancing multiple priorities with transparency and ownership.

  • Represent Finance in the ERP transformation from JD Edwards to SAP, supporting process design, testing, implementation, and change management.

  • Ensure data integrity, business continuity, and successful adoption of new processes and controls during the system transition.

  • Collaborate with regional and global teams to drive ERP implementation success and long-term process improvements.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required; CPA preferred.

  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within multinational organizations, including Big 4 experience.

  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams.

  • Strong knowledge of accounting operations, preferably within distribution and import-based businesses.

  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, or similar), advanced Excel skills, and a strong digital mindset focused on automation and process improvement.

  • Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver with a demonstrated track record of driving process improvements and managing multiple priorities effectively.

  • Bilingual in English and Spanish, with a strong customer service orientation and ability to collaborate across functions and stakeholders.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2025 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 131 billion and employed 39,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
  • Minimum 7 years progressive accounting and finance experience in multinational organizations, including Big 4 experience
  • Proven leadership experience managing and developing teams
  • Strong knowledge of accounting operations (distribution and import-based businesses preferred)
  • Experience with ERP systems (SAP, JD Edwards, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Digital mindset focused on automation and process improvement
  • Analytical, detail-oriented problem solver with track record of driving process improvements and managing multiple priorities
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish

Electrolux Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Electrolux and has not been reviewed or approved by Electrolux.

  • Healthcare Strength Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as solid, with some references to first‑day eligibility and mainstream carriers. Health benefits are consistently positioned as a reliable component of the total package.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company match is emphasized as a plus, with the match often characterized as generous. Retirement offerings are frequently cited as a meaningful part of overall compensation.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Vacation/PTO and paid holidays are highlighted, with mentions of floating holidays or personal days in some locations. Time‑off provisions contribute positively to overall benefits perceptions.

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The Company
HQ: Stockholm
23,469 Employees
Year Founded: 1919

What We Do

Electrolux is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell approximately 60 million household products in approximately 120 markets every year. In 2020 Electrolux had sales of SEK 116 billion and employed 48,000 people around the world. For more information go to www.electroluxgroup.com.

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