Accounting Manager

ROQUETTE AMERICA; Santiago de Querétaro; On-site; MXN 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette America is seeking an Accounting Manager based in Querétaro, Mexico, to oversee record-to-report processes across entities. You will lead the monthly to annual close, ensure accuracy of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting, while partnering with cross-functional teams to drive effective financial management.

The role demands leadership of a shared services accounting team, strong IFRS expertise, and extensive SAP/Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is required.
• CPA, CMA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Experience in a multinational manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or industrial environment is preferred.
• Shared Services Center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written) is required.
• Experience supporting multiple entities and working with remote stakeholders across countries and time zones.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for entities and business units.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, provisions, reconciliations, and closing activities.
• Deliver financial reporting packages per corporate requirements and deadlines.
• Partner with local finance teams and stakeholders to resolve accounting matters and ensure consistency across reporting frameworks.
• Recruit, develop, and coach the accounting team within Shared Services Center.

Skills

Leadership experience

IFRS knowledge

Financial reporting

Multinational / cross-entity

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients.

Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients.

Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles.

The Role

The primary purpose of the Accounting Manager position is to oversee and ensure the effective execution of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial records and reporting activities across assigned entities. The role partners closely with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, Legal, Sales, Customer Care, and other cross-functional teams to support sound financial management and the accurate maintenance of the general ledger and balance sheet accounts.

This is not a remote position. The role is based in Querétaro, Mexico.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Close & Reporting – Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for assigned legal entities and business units. Ensure the timely and accurate preparation, review, and approval of journal entries, accruals, provisions, account reconciliations, and other closing activities. Manage the delivery of financial reporting packages in accordance with corporate reporting requirements, accounting standards, and established deadlines. Review financial results, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance analyses to ensure completeness, accuracy, and compliance. Partner with local finance teams, controllers, and business stakeholders to resolve accounting and reporting matters and ensure consistency across reporting frameworks.
• Shared Services Leadership – Lead, develop, and coach the accounting team to deliver high-quality services and achieve operational objectives. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, customer service, and continuous improvement within the Shared Services Center.
• Business Partnership – Serve as a key accounting partner and trusted advisor to supported business units, finance teams, and operational stakeholders. Collaborate closely with Procurement, Supply Chain, Treasury, Tax, FP&A, Customer Care, Sales, HR, Legal, and other functions to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. Provide technical accounting guidance and support business initiatives with financial and operational insights.
• Compliance, Internal Controls & Governance – Ensure compliance with company accounting policies, internal control frameworks, IFRS, local statutory requirements, and other applicable regulations. Lead and maintain an effective internal control environment, including the execution, monitoring, and documentation of key controls.
• People Management – Recruit, develop, mentor, and retain a high-performing accounting team. Conduct performance reviews, establish development plans, and provide ongoing coaching and feedback. Foster employee engagement and support career growth through training, knowledge sharing, and succession planning.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred.
• Minimum 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Experience within a multinational manufacturing, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or industrial environment preferred.
• Shared Services Center experience strongly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP ERP and financial reporting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written) is required.
• Experience supporting multiple entities and working with remote stakeholders across countries and time zones.

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. "AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace"

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences.

Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws.

As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our