Director of Finance

Vida Group International; Monterrey; Presencial; MXN 2.000.000 - 4.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Vida Group International seeks a senior finance leader for Monterrey to drive strategic financial planning, governance, and performance across Mexico.

The role requires deep IMMEX and SAT audit expertise, fluent Spanish and English, and a proven track record leading multinational manufacturing finance teams with strong internal controls.

You will partner with regional leadership to optimize working capital, manage audits, and ensure timely reporting under Mexican GAAP.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in Mexico
• Fluent Spanish and English
• Strong working knowledge of IMMEX regulations
• Proven experience leading and defending SAT audits
• Deep understanding of Mexican tax and statutory compliance

Responsabilidades

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Mexico operations
• Provide financial insight and decision support to country and regional leadership
• Drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational performance initiatives
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to enhance business visibility and accountability
• Oversee all accounting operations in accordance with Mexican GAAP and corporate standards
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Coordinate with corporate finance on consolidation and reporting requirements
• Lead and manage SAT audits, tax reviews, and regulatory examinations
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation
• Maintain full compliance with IMMEX program requirements
• Partner with operations and customs teams to manage import/export implications
• Monitor risks related to permanent establishment, treaty exposure, and regulatory changes
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships
• Ensure financial risk mitigation and adherence to corporate policies
• Build, lead, and develop the Mexico finance organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership

Conocimientos

Finance leadership

Strategic planning

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost control & margin improvement

KPI development & reporting

Internal controls

SAT audits management

IMMEX compliance

Cross-functional partnership

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent preferred

Descripción del empleo

Our client, a multinational manufacturing organization with significant operations in Mexico. This executive will serve as the senior finance leader in Mexico and a key member of the regional leadership team. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on finance leader with deep expertise in maquiladora operations, IMMEX compliance, and SAT audit management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Finance Leadership

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Mexico operations
• Provide financial insight and decision support to country and regional leadership
• Drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational performance initiatives
• Develop KPIs and reporting tools to enhance business visibility and accountability

Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting operations in accordance with Mexican GAAP and corporate standards
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance frameworks
• Coordinate with corporate finance on consolidation and reporting requirements

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Management

• Lead and manage SAT audits, tax reviews, and regulatory examinations
• Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation
• Maintain full compliance with IMMEX program requirements
• Partner with operations and customs teams to manage import/export implications
• Monitor risks related to permanent establishment, treaty exposure, and regulatory changes

Treasury & Risk Management

• Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships
• Ensure financial risk mitigation and adherence to corporate policies

Leadership

• Build, lead, and develop the Mexico finance organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred
• 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience in Mexico
• Fluent Spanish and English
• Strong working knowledge of IMMEX regulations
• Proven experience leading and defending SAT audits
• Deep understanding of Mexican tax and statutory compliance

Preferred

• Experience within multinational manufacturing organizations
• Experience in publicly traded or PE-backed environments