Accounting Manager - Mexicali

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation support

Annual bonus

Benefits above the law

Exposure to regional/global finance

Lead accounting transformation

Career growth

Descripción de la vacante

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V busca un Gerente de Contabilidad para liderar la transformación y estabilización de la función contable en un entorno manufacturero.

Coordinará cierres, gobernanza de balance y controles, asegurando informes bajo US GAAP y NIF mexicanos. El rol requiere experiencia en IMMEX, auditorías y cumplimiento fiscal, y capacidad para impulsar mejoras de procesos, estandarización y automatización junto a equipos multifuncionales.

Formación

• Licenciatura en Contabilidad, Finanzas o campo relacionado.
• CPA, MBA o certificación equivalente es un plus.
• Experiencia en liderazgo contable en un entorno de manufactura.
• Experiencia en auditorías, SOX y cumplimiento regulatorio.

Responsabilidades

• Liderar la estabilización y transformación de la función contable.
• Gestionar General Ledger, gobernanza de balance y cierres mensuales/trimestrales/anuales.
• Asegurar exactitud de informes y cumplimiento con US GAAP e NIF mexicanas.
• Fortalecer controles contables en inventarios, costos de fabricación, activos fijos y transacciones intercompañía.
• Liderar cumplimiento y recuperación de IVA, coordinar asuntos fiscales y auditorías.
• Servir como punto de contacto contable para auditores y reguladores, remediar hallazgos.
• Identificar oportunidades de estandarización, automatización y mejora continua.
• Colaborar con Finanzas, Impuestos, Operaciones y Services para mejorar procesos.
• Liderar, coachar y desarrollar al equipo contable y fomentar responsabilidad.
• Balancear entregables financieros a corto plazo con objetivos de transformación a largo plazo.

Conocimientos

IMMEX

VAT

Tax compliance

Audits

Closing processes

Process improvement

English

Spanish

Leadership

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MBA or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Descripción del empleo

• Strong experience with IMMEX, VAT, tax compliance, audits and closing processes.
• Turnaround and process improvement focus.

Sobre nuestro cliente

Our client is a leading multinational manufacturing organization undergoing an important transformation within its finance function. The company is seeking a highly capable Accounting Manager to strengthen accounting operations, enhance controls, and drive long-term process stability. This role offers the opportunity to resolve complex accounting challenges and help build a best-in-class accounting function.

Descripción

• Lead the stabilization and transformation of the accounting function, addressing legacy issues and strengthening financial governance.
• Own the General Ledger, balance sheet governance, reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Ensure financial reporting accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and Mexican statutory requirements.
• Strengthen accounting controls across inventory, manufacturing costs, standard costing, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Lead VAT compliance and recovery activities, coordinating tax matters, audits, and interactions with authorities.
• Serve as the key accounting contact for internal and external auditors, SOX teams, and regulatory stakeholders, driving timely remediation of findings.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across accounting operations.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Tax, Operations, Supply Chain, and Shared Services to improve processes and accountability.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, urgency, and continuous improvement.
• Balance short-term financial deliverables with long-term transformation and process stability objectives.

Perfil buscado

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, MBA, Master's degree, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Professional Experience

• Accounting leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, with strong exposure to maquiladora/IMMEX operations.
• Proven track record resolving complex accounting issues and strengthening processes and controls.
• Experience with audits, SOX, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience in multinational organizations and/or multi-entity environments; Shared Services exposure is a plus.

Technical Competencies

• Strong knowledge of General Ledger, financial close, reconciliations, and balance sheet governance.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and Mexican NIFs.
• Experience with IVA, tax compliance, and Mexican regulatory requirements.
• Advanced SAP and Excel skills.
• Fluent English and Spanish.

Behavioral Competencies

• Hands-on, solution-oriented leader with a strong project-management mindset.
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple initiatives in fast-paced transformation environments.
• High accountability, resilience, adaptability, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to lead change and constructively challenge processes to drive continuous improvement.

Qué Ofrecemos

• - Competitive compensation package.
• - Annual bonus opportunity.
• - Relocation support for candidates outside Mexicali.
• - Benefits above the law.
• - Exposure to regional and global finance leadership teams.
• - Opportunity to lead a high-impact accounting transformation project.
• - Long-term career growth within a multinational environment.