Accounting Manager

Sulzer; Estado de México; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Savings fund

30-day Christmas bonus

Major medical expenses insurance

International team exposure

Career growth opportunities

Above-the-law benefits

Job summary

Sulzer is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead complex accounting tasks, ensure accurate financial records, and oversee audits in a multinational manufacturing environment. The role requires strong IFRS knowledge, tax accounting under IFRS, and experience with intercompany transactions and corporate reporting.

The position emphasizes process improvement, controls, and collaboration with global teams, including Shared Service Centers and external auditors. Fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience in multinational organizations.
• Experience with IFRS and local Mexican accounting standards; month-end closing and statutory reporting.
• Big 4 audit experience plus corporate accounting is highly valued.
• Advanced English with global stakeholder exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex accounting tasks and ensure accuracy of financial records.
• Lead month-end close, statutory reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee internal controls, SOD, risk management, and compliance.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors and regulatory authorities.
• Drive process optimization, standardization, and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate with FP&A, tax, and treasury on intercompany and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Financial reporting

Audit leadership

Tax knowledge

Leadership

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CPA or MBA

Tools

SAP

Excel

Tagetik

Qlik Sense

Job description

Accounting Manager# Sulzer Careers## Accounting ManagerApply: Cuautitlan Izcalli: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: December 4, 2026 (21 days left to apply): JR104241Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.# About the roleJob Summary The Accounting Expert is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial records. This role provides expert-level support in financial reporting, audits, and process optimization. This job profile is intended for recognized subject matter experts in a job area. Required to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.**1. Strong Accounting and Financial Reporting Expertise**• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local Mexican accounting standards.• Extensive experience in month-end closing, statutory reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.• Understanding of current and deferred tax accounting and related disclosures.• Experience with intercompany transactions, recharges, and corporate reporting requirements. **2. Audit Leadership and Compliance**• Proven experience leading internal and external audits with minimal adjustments.• Ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, corporate teams, and regulatory authorities.• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOD principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks.• Experience ensuring compliance with local statutory and corporate requirements. **3. Tax and Regulatory Knowled**ge• Strong understanding of: Corporate income tax o Indirect taxes (VAT) o Tax compliance and tax risk management o Tax accounting under IFRS• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing regulations and international transactions.• Experience managing relationships with tax advisors and government authorities is highly desirable. **4. Manufacturing / Industrial Sector Experience**• Previous experience in a multinational manufacturing or industrial company.• Understanding of operational finance processes and interaction with Shared Service Centers.• Familiarity with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R) environments. **5. Leadership and Stakeholder Management**• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.• Ability to influence and collaborate with: o Finance leadership o Shared Service Centers o Treasury o Tax o Legal o Human Resources o External auditors and consultants• Strong communication and presentation skills for interactions with senior management. **6. Continuous Improvement and Business Process Optimizatio**n• Demonstrated ability to: o Improve accounting processes and controls. o Drive standardization and automation initiatives. o Monitor and improve KPIs. o Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities. **7. Systems and Technology**• Advanced proficiency in: o ERP systems (SAP preferred) o Microsoft Excel o Microsoft Office Suite• Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Tagetik or Qlik Sense is a plus. 8. Professional Background• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience in multinational organizations.• Prior experience in Big 4 Audit firms combined with corporate accounting experience is highly valued.• Professional certifications such as CPA, MBA, or equivalent are considered a strong advantage. **9. Languages**• Advanced English (written and verbal) required due to frequent interaction with global stakeholders and headquarters.# What we offer youWe offer:\\* Salary according to experience\\* Life insurance\\* Savings fund\\* 30-day Christmas bonus\\* Major medical expenses insurance\\* Interaction with international team\\* National and international job growth options\\* Benefits above the lawSulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.