Finance Manager at Turner & Townsend in Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia

companyDescription Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Please visit our website: www.turnerandtownsend.com jobDescription Turner & Townsend is seeking a seasoned Finance Manager to lead financial control for Colombia and Peru. This role is responsible for the preparation of management accounts and financial statements, the regional month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, statutory compliance, cash flow management, and tax oversight across five countries, while partnering with country leaders and global finance. The ideal candidate brings strong multi‑country experience, thrives in a matrix organization with multiple reporting lines, and has a track record of building and leading high‑performing teams. This is a full-time position that will be based in Bogotá, Colombia. Key Responsibilities Financial Control, Reporting & Tax Oversee end-to-end financial accounting for the legal entity operations in Colombia and Peru, including managing accruals, deferrals, prepayments, taxes, and preparing related schedules for the balance sheet. Prepare and submit monthly management accounts (Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet) along with supporting schedules as part of Group reporting requirements. Reconcile Turner & Townsend's financial system with local statutory books maintained by the outsourcing provider, preparing related schedules as needed. Collaborate with service providers to ensure accurate and timely tax reporting, follow up on tax matters, and work with tax advisors to manage income tax submissions and assessments, including responses to tax audits when required. Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close for Colombia and Peru in accordance with Group policies (IFRS/US GAAP exposure a plus) and local GAAP/DIAN requirements per country. Assist in preparing annual budgets and submitting monthly forecasts, acting as a trusted business partner to the Colombia Country Manager and the LATAM Finance Director. Consolidate and analyze regional P&Ls, balance sheets, working capital, and variance commentary; ensure accuracy, timeliness, and audit readiness. Supervise financial analyses such as project profitability and variance analysis performed by analysts, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Review sales invoices, purchase invoices, and expense submissions processed by junior staff to ensure they are accurate, compliant, and properly documented. Liaise with external auditors during annual audits by providing required information, schedules, and explanations to facilitate smooth and timely completion. Undertake other finance-related tasks as assigned, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of the finance function. Maintain robust internal controls and SOX‑aligned processes where applicable; drive continuous improvement and standardization. Cash Flow & Working Capital Ensure payments are loaded correctly in the banking system and that corporate governance requirements are adhered to before approvals are sought. Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity management; optimize regional cash positions and intercompany settlements. Drive DSO, DPO, and inventory/WIP discipline; partner with Project Controls and Operations to accelerate billing and collections. Monitor FX exposure and support hedging/treasury coordination as needed. qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/Chartered Accountant (or local “Contador Publico” equivalent) strongly preferred. 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience in Colombia, regional or multi‑country exposure is a plus. Proven experience with cash flow management, working capital optimization, and tax oversight across multiple jurisdictions. Strong command of English (written and spoken); Spanish proficiency preferred. Advanced Excel and competency with major ERPs; familiarity with BI/reporting tools. Experience with D365 is a plus. additionalInformation Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Turner & Townsend does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV’s that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers from agencies outside of our preferred supplier list or that have not followed due process. Any speculative or unsolicited CV’s will be treated as a direct application. #LI-PL1 Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.