Internal Control Accountant

Crane ChemPharma & Energy; Chihuahua; On-site; MXN 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane ChemPharma & Energy is seeking an experienced Internal Control Accountant to strengthen governance, risk management, and compliance across our global finance operations. You will lead SOX efforts and work with auditors to ensure robust internal controls and accurate financial reporting.

The role requires 3+ years in internal controls or related finance, with strong Excel and ERP system skills (QAD a plus) and excellent English proficiency.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Internal Controls, Accounting, Audit, or a related Finance role.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• Experience with financial auditing processes and international accounting standards.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems experience; QAD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate SOX compliance activities and internal control initiatives.
• Maintain and update internal control narratives, risk assessments, and control matrices.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support annual audit requirements.
• Administer segregation of duties (SOD) controls and financial system access.
• Execute internal audits and support corporate compliance objectives.
• Manage key accounting and finance processes, including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting controls.
• Oversee travel and expense processes, corporate credit card administration, and banking documentation.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and Kaizen activities.

Skills

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Financial auditing

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

QAD

Job description

Join our Finance team and play a key role in strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting financial integrity across our organization. We are looking for an experienced Internal Control Accountant who is passionate about governance, risk management, and continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and coordinate Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities and internal control initiatives.
• Maintain and update internal control narratives, risk assessments, and control matrices.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external auditors to support annual audit requirements.
• Administer segregation of duties (SOD) controls and financial system access.
• Execute internal audits and support corporate compliance objectives.
• Manage key accounting and finance processes, including intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and financial reporting controls.
• Oversee travel and expense processes, corporate credit card administration, and banking documentation.
• Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and Kaizen activities.

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (CPA preferred)

3+ years of experience in Internal Controls, Accounting, Audit, or a related Finance role

Strong knowledge of:

• SOX compliance and internal control frameworks
• Financial auditing processes
• Mexican and U.S. accounting standards
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems (QAD experience is a plus)

Advanced English proficiency

Success in This Role:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Analytical and solution-focused
• Comfortable working across multiple departments
• Strong in communication and relationship building
• Proactive and action-oriented4

Why Join Crane?

At Crane, you’ll be part of a global organization with a strong commitment to integrity, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with teams across the business while helping drive financial compliance and process excellence.