Assistant Regional Controller

Bacardi-Martini; Estado de México; Remote; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

E-learning platforms

Career development programs

Travel discounts

Total rewards package

Job summary

Bacardi is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee and deliver accurate financial reporting across the Latin America & Caribbean region under US GAAP.

You will strengthen internal controls, partner with auditors and BES, and drive SAP S/4HANA deployment and working capital initiatives across in‑market teams.

The role requires cross‑functional collaboration with procurement, supply chain, and regional stakeholders to ensure compliant, timely reporting and strategic financial leadership.

Qualifications

• Big Four audit experience or relevant industry experience.
• Knowledge of accounting standards and US GAAP.
• Strong project management capabilities to lead multiple complex initiatives.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and financial processes.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, CAPEX).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and influence decisions.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and engaging senior leadership.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver accurate financial reporting across the LAC region under US GAAP.
• Drive internal controls with auditors and BES collaboration.
• Collaborate with regional teams and Global Finance to report complex accounting matters.
• Partner with Procurement and Supply Chain to optimize working capital.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and tax reporting across markets.
• Support SAP S/4HANA implementation and process improvements across finance sub-processes.
• Contribute to strategic projects with regional and global stakeholders.
• Identify risks and opportunities to strengthen systems, controls, and processes.
• Champion governance, control best practices across Bacardi.

Skills

Big Four audit

US GAAP

Project management

Internal controls

Financial statements

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership (global teams)

Presentation skills

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Econ

Master's + CPA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Economics

Master's degree and CPA

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

With Our Consumer at the Heart, Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To:

• Oversee and deliver accurate financial reporting across Bacardi's Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region, covering a diverse portfolio of emerging markets.
• Drive a strong internal control environment across the region, partnering effectively with both internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate closely with regional teams, Global Finance, and Bacardi Enterprise Services (BES) to ensure complex accounting matters are reported in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with in‑market, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to drive working capital optimization initiatives.
• Work with in‑market teams and Centers of Excellence to ensure compliance with statutory financial reporting, tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead process efficiency and optimization initiatives across multiple finance sub‑processes, while supporting the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
• Contribute to strategic and special projects in partnership with regional and global stakeholders.
• Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities to strengthen systems, controls, and processes.
• Champion accounting excellence, governance, and control best practices across the organization.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The Skills and Experience Needed to Create Your Legacy:

• Big Four audit experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards and US GAAP.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and financial processes to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and CAPEX.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high‑quality results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate cross‑functionally, and influence business decisions through effective stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to identify solutions through analytical thinking, sound judgment, and innovation.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and influencing senior leadership.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Master's degree and CPA qualification required.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

The Personal Attributes Needed to Create Your Legacy:

• A hands‑on leader who understands the business deeply and works alongside the team to drive best‑in‑class performance.
• Strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to maintain a strategic finance perspective.
• A willingness to take ownership and embrace additional responsibilities when needed.
• Belonging: Creates an inclusive environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Self‑Awareness: Demonstrates strong self‑awareness, understanding personal strengths, development areas, and impact on others.
• People Agility: Builds strong relationships, navigates complex situations effectively, and elevates team performance.
• Results Agility: Consistently delivers results in new and challenging situations while inspiring confidence in others.
• Mental Agility: Thinks critically and strategically, solving complex problems through creativity and fresh perspectives.
• Change Agility: Embraces change with curiosity, resilience, and a continuous learning mindset.

WHY JOIN BACARDI?

• Join a high‑performing team committed to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy.
• Collaborate across a global organization while helping shape the future of Finance in the LAC region.
• Take on challenging, rewarding work that offers significant opportunities for growth and development.

"If you're ready to work hard, make a difference, and be part of an exceptional team, this is the place for you."

leadership agility

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

• Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become
• Self‑Awareness: You have high levels of self‑awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others
• People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance
• Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first‑time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.
• Mental Agility:You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with
• Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person's identity.

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well‑being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

• Competitive Pay Package
• Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e, volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)
• Retirement/Pension Plan
• Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Best-in‑class, family‑friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (depending on role/office/site location)
• Access to E‑learning Platforms and Career Development programs
• Travel Discounts ( i.e., hotel and car rental)
• And much more!

The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.

Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.

Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.

Be a Part of Our Culture

BE Fearless

We empower our teams to question, challenge and innovate.

This means adopting an agile mindset, being comfortable with trying new things and taking risks, without being reckless.

BEHAVE LIKE Family

We treat each other, and our communities, like family. Always.

We are all ‘Primos’ (Spanish for cousins) at Bacardi. Being part of the family gives you the support you need to be the best you can be.

The spirit of entrepreneurship is at the heart of everything we do.

Everyone at Bacardi sees this business as their own. We do the right thing for the business and take accountability for our work.

Life Inside Bacardi

Be Fearless, act like a Founder.

Follow our Primos on their journey to success. Where did they start and what’s it like to work for Bacardi? You too can be part of our story.

Bacardi is the world's largest privately‑held international spirits company. We are a brand‑led growth company with over 200 brands and labels. More than 8,000 people across the globe work toward a common purpose to Make Moments Matter. At Bacardi we are guided by our 3Fs culture of being Fearless, treating each other like Family, and having a Founders mentality. And have plenty of fun along the way!

You will hear us refer to each other as a “Primo” which means cousin in Spanish, and it´s our way to referring to employees. It´s also a reminder that we are a family‑owned business with Latin heritage since 1862.

Primos are empowered to embrace diversity of thought and a global mindset to grow the Bacardi business and be future fit.

Leadership at Bacardi listen to Primos through pulse surveys, town halls, action team forums and development training sessions.

We get to enjoy social events, brand days, celebrate in trade with customers and have the opportunity to give back to the community through local initiatives like My Inspirit Day. We stand by doing the right thing and foster a culture of wellness and prioritizing Primo wellbeing through impactful resources and initiatives.

If this sounds like a culture you wish to join, check out our current opportunities.