Controller

PayJoy, Inc; México; Sur place; MXN 2 479 000 - 3 489 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Private medical insurance

Life insurance

Phone, headset, home office equipment,

Wellness benefits

30 days of annual bonus (aguinaldo)

20 days of vacation

50% vacation pay premium

13% savings fund

MXN 2,000 monthly grocery vouchers

USD 2,000 annual coworking travel

USD 2,000 annual professional developm

Résumé du poste

PayJoy, Inc. is seeking a Country Controller for its Mexico operations to lead all accounting, financial reporting, compliance and internal control activities in line with local statutory requirements and US corporate reporting standards.

The role serves as the primary finance lead for Mexico and liaises with global accounting and leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong governance, and scalable processes for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent certification is required
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience with US GAAP and local GAAP, external audits preferred

Responsabilités

• Lead local accounting operations, GL management, reconciliations, and close processes.
• Ensure timely financial reporting per local GAAP and US GAAP.
• Prepare statutory statements, regulatory filings, and local compliance reports.
• Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Oversee corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and filings.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting policies aligned with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with Corporate Controller for policy alignment and consolidation.
• Support monthly/quarterly close, variance analysis, and reporting packages.
• Develop scalable accounting processes to support regional growth.

Connaissances

Financial leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Integrity

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Master's degree preferred

CPA/CA/ACCA or equivalent

Outils

ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP)

Description du poste

About PayJoy

PayJoy, a Public Benefit Corporation, is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy’s point-of-sale financing and card offerings, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy’s credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.

This role

The Country Controller is responsible for leading all accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and internal control activities for the company’s operations in Mexico, ensuring alignment with both local statutory requirements and U.S. corporate reporting standards. This role serves as the primary finance lead for the country and acts as a key liaison between the local business leadership and the U.S.-based Corporate Accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Lead all local accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP and U.S. GAAP / corporate reporting standards.
• Prepare and review statutory financial statements, regulatory filings, and local compliance reports.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
• Oversee local tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and other statutory filings.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance frameworks consistent with corporate standards and SOX-style controls where applicable.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller and global accounting team to ensure alignment of accounting policies, reporting packages, and consolidation requirements.
• Support the monthly and quarterly corporate close and consolidation process, including preparation of reporting packages and variance analysis.
• Develop and implement scalable accounting processes and systems to support business growth in the region.
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to support financial planning, regulatory matters, and operational initiatives.
• Provide financial insights and guidance to local leadership on business performance and risks.
• Manage and mentor the local accounting and finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Support cross-border transactions, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing documentation.
• Assist with new product launches, entity structuring, and market expansion initiatives from an accounting and compliance perspective.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification required.
• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in multinational or public companies.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP and statutory reporting requirements in the relevant country.
• Experience working with U.S. GAAP reporting and multinational corporate consolidation.
• Background in fintech, financial services, lending, payments, or regulated financial institutions strongly preferred.
• Experience managing external audits and statutory compliance.
• Demonstrated expertise in internal controls, financial governance, and accounting policy implementation.
• Proven ability to operate in a fast-growing, high-growth or startup environment.
• Experience managing or building local accounting teams.
• Strong proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ownership.

Benefits

• Seguro de gastos médicos mayores, plan de descuentos en salud, odontología y oftalmología para el empleado y familiares directos.
• Seguro de vida.
• Financiamiento para teléfono, audífonos, equipo para oficina en casa y beneficios de bienestar.
• 30 días de aguinaldo
• 20 días de vacaciones.
• 50% de prima vacacional.
• 13% fondo de ahorro.
• $2,000 MXN en vales de despensa mensual
• $2,000 USD beneficio anual para Co-working travel.
• $2,000 USD beneficio anual para desarrollo profesional.

PayJoy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

PayJoy Principles

Finance for the next billion * Ownership * Break Through Walls * Live Communication * Transparency & Directness * Focus on Scale * Work-Life Balance * Embrace Diversity * Speed * Active Listening