Affiliate Controller, US

Astellas Pharma; Ciudad de México; Híbrido; MXN 1.105.379 - 1.473.839; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Hybrid working solution

Work/life balance

Descripción de la vacante

A global pharmaceutical company in Mexico seeks a financial professional to oversee financial reporting and statutory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong accounting background and experience managing audits. Fluency in English and Spanish is required. This role requires on-site work in a hybrid setup, promoting work/life balance.

Formación

• Expert-level in English and Spanish speaking and writing.
• Proven relevant experience in financial reporting and compliance.
• Familiarity with Shared Service or Global Capability Centre.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee statutory statement preparation to ensure compliance.
• Manage timely book closing for the affiliate.
• Primary liaison for local statutory and tax audits.

Conocimientos

Financial reporting

Statutory compliance

Tax audits

Intercompany transactions

Leadership

Educación

Degree in Accounting or Finance

ACA / ACCA / CPA

Herramientas

SAP

Power BI

Descripción del empleo

Astellas believes that nurturing exceptional relationships with employees delivers exceptional business results. Everyone at Astellas has a responsibility for creating a brighter future for patients worldwide.

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres – Overview

Astellas’ Global Capability Centres are strategically located sites that give Astellas the ability to access talent across various functions in the value chain and co-locate core capabilities.

The GCCs will enhance operational efficiency, resilience, and innovation potential, enabling a timely response to changing business demands.

Purpose and Scope:

This position ensures that North America Affiliates and Legal Entities’ historical financial records are prepared in accordance with statutory, regulatory, and group reporting requirements.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Oversee statutory statement preparation, ensuring accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Responsible for local provision of statutory statistics data to local regulatory authorities.
• Calculate key finance deliverables such as local Sales Bonus Accruals, Rebate reconciliation, Transfer Pricing, and Dividend payments.
• Manage timely book closing for the affiliate in collaboration with Global Capability Centre and Business Process Outsourcer.
• Primary liaison for any local statutory and tax audits, ensuring compliance and timely resolution of audit matters.
• Prepare and oversee local J-SOX controls, maintaining strong governance frameworks.
• Oversight of Transfer Price contracts in liaison with the Intercompany and Inventory Controller.
• Manage historical accounting records, ensuring data integrity and accessibility utilizing global tools and processes.
• Key contact for business functions, providing financial insight and advice and ensuring alignment with the Global Accounting and Operational Finance Practice.
• Supervision of other activities performed specifically for the Affiliates and legal entities in North America.

Required Qualifications:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant subject.
• ACA / or ACCA / or CPA and / or equivalent accounting qualification or experience.
• English and Spanish language expert level in speaking and writing.

Experience:

• Proven relevant experience in financial reporting, statutory compliance, and controlling in a senior leadership role, for US entities.
• Track record in managing audits and working with external auditors and tax authorities.
• Prior experience in a multinational environment and matrix organization preferred.
• Familiarity with Shared Service or Global Capability Centre collaboration models.

Technical Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and awareness of local GAAP variations.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, J-SOX/SOX frameworks, and finance governance.
• Advanced knowledge of transfer pricing, intercompany transactions, and corporate tax matters.

Systems and Tools:

• Proficiency in ERP systems (such as SAP) and exposure to financial consolidation tools.
• Experience with Power BI or similar tools is a plus.

This position is based in Mexico and will require on-site work in a hybrid setup. Astellas recognizes the importance of work/life balance and offers a hybrid working solution.