Gerente Administrativo Financiero

About the role

We are looking for a Financial Administrative Manager to lead the full‑cycle administrative and financial operations of an international engineering, construction and energy company in Costa Rica. The role reports to the international headquarters and will be based in San José, with periodic visits to project sites.

Key responsibilities

• Lead financial and budget planning for the local operation and projects, including cash‑flow, working capital and financial forecasts.
• Monitor budget execution, analyse variances and define corrective actions to ensure financial sustainability.
• Ensure compliance with Costa Rican tax, accounting, labor and employer regulations.
• Manage relationships with banks, insurers and financial institutions, overseeing accounts, credit lines, guarantees and project bonds.
• Lead and develop the Accounting and Human Resources functions, coordinating administrative requirements for projects.
• Consolidate and present financial, administrative and risk information to the parent company for decision‑making.
• Participate in financial structuring of proposals and tenders, evaluating costs, cash‑flow, guarantees and financing needs.
• Strengthen internal control, audit and administrative processes, coordinating suppliers, external advisors and regulators.

Required profile

• University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related field; preferably a specialization or master’s in Finance or Business Management.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in administrative and financial management, including at least 4 years in Costa Rica or managing a local operation of an international firm.
• Experience in construction, engineering, infrastructure or energy sectors is desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Costa Rican tax, labor and financial regulations.
• Proven experience in budgeting, cash‑flow management, financial control, banking relationships and guarantees.
• Experience with tenders and financial structuring of projects is a plus.
• Membership in the Costa Rican College of Public Accountants (CCPA) or certifications such as CFA or CTP is desirable.
• Intermediate English proficiency to interact with the international headquarters.

Required skills