Accountant for a Manufacturing Company in Puerto Rico

Job summary

Our client is a small, growing business in Puerto Rico preparing to operate under an Act 60 manufacturing tax decree. We're seeking an Accounting & Finance professional who has hands-on experience supporting a company that has successfully leveraged Act 60 (formerly Acts 20/22/73) incentives—ideally in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain accounting and record-keeping frameworks that align with our Act 60 manufacturing decree requirements.
• Prepare and file annual compliance deliverables and supporting documentation; coordinate with DDEC, Hacienda/SURI, Municipal Patente authorities, and CRIM as needed.
• Track and document eligible activities, jobs, investments, and expenditures to support audits and incentive renewals.
• Serve as the internal point of contact with outside tax advisors, legal counsel, and auditors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive accounting/finance experience, including manufacturing or product-based businesses.
• Direct experience supporting a company under Act 60 (or prior PR incentive regimes) with demonstrated involvement in compliance, reporting, and agency coordination.
• Strong command of US GAAP, monthly close, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Working knowledge of Puerto Rico tax and compliance infrastructure (DDEC, Hacienda/SURI, Municipal Patente, CRIM).
• Hands-on with inventory/cost accounting in a manufacturing context.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets; comfortable with accounting systems (QBO/Xero/ERP).
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)—professional proficiency required.
• High ownership, discretion, and the ability to operate in a lean, entrepreneurial environment.

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