Chief Accounting Manager

Michael Page; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Chief Accounting Manager for a leading multinational manufacturing company in Monterrey to lead and transform its global accounting organization, ensuring financial integrity and world-class reporting.

The role requires IFRS/US GAAP expertise, COSO/SOX governance, and the ability to standardize processes across international operations while building a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA or equivalent qualification is preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead global corporate accounting activities including general ledger, consolidation, statutory reporting, and close processes.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in IFRS and applicable local standards.
• Strengthen internal controls, governance, and audit readiness using COSO and SOX frameworks.
• Standardize, simplify, and automate accounting processes across international operations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting and complex legal-entity structures.
• Partner with IT to optimize ERP systems and data governance.
• Develop a high-performing, accountable global accounting organization.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Opportunity

A leading multinational manufacturing company is looking for a Chief Accounting Manager to lead and transform its global accounting organization, ensuring financial integrity, strong governance, and world-class financial reporting standards.

This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who can strengthen corporate accounting capabilities, standardize financial processes across international operations, and build a robust organization to support the company's long-term growth and business expansion.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise, a transformation mindset, and proven experience leading complex multinational accounting environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, financial consolidation, statutory reporting, and monthly and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with IFRS and applicable local accounting standards.
• Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and audit readiness, leveraging COSO and SOX frameworks.
• Lead the standardization, simplification, and automation of accounting processes across global operations.
• Oversee intercompany accounting, international legal entities, and complex corporate structures.
• Serve as the technical accounting authority for complex transactions, including revenue recognition, fixed assets, inventory, leases, and business combinations.
• Partner with IT to optimize financial systems, ERP platforms, and financial data governance.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global accounting organization, establishing clear responsibilities, performance indicators, and accountability.
• Partner with senior leadership, external auditors, and cross-functional teams to ensure financial transparency and support business decisions.

What We Are Looking For

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• CPA or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience leading corporate accounting, financial consolidation, external audits, and international financial reporting.
• Strong background in multinational organizations, preferably within manufacturing environments.
• Experience implementing or strengthening internal control frameworks under COSO and SOX requirements.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting transformations, process standardization, and organizational improvements.
• Experience managing international intercompany transactions and complex legal-entity structures.
• Exposure to mergers and acquisitions and business integration processes.
• Experience with major ERP systems; Oracle Cloud is preferred.

Technical Knowledge

• Advanced knowledge of IFRS and strong familiarity with US GAAP.
• Strong understanding of corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Knowledge of manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and fixed assets.
• Fluent English and Spanish, with strong executive communication skills.