Location : Mexico City
Availability : Frequent international travel
Visa : Valid U.S. visa required
Languages : Fluent English (mandatory)
Position Objective
To ensure full financial control, transparency, and efficiency across all private assets and global operations of a UHNW family, including residences, yachts, aircraft, vehicles, art collections, and private companies.
The Controller will be responsible for financial planning, expense modeling, audits, system implementation, and global cash-flow management. This role requires a discreet, analytical, and trustworthy professional with proven experience in Family Offices or UHNW multi-asset environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Global Financial Oversight: Supervise, consolidate, and analyze all financial statements and operations across international entities, assets, and holdings.
- Financial Forecasting & Modeling: Develop annual expense projections, budgets, and cash-flow models, including operating and maintenance costs for all private assets (homes, yachts, aircraft, vehicles, and art).
- Expense Control & Tracking: Implement and maintain a comprehensive expense control system across all divisions (residences, marine, aviation, staff, travel, etc.), ensuring transparency and accountability.
- Financial Software Implementation: Select, implement, and oversee financial management platforms or ERP systems for global expense tracking and reporting.
- Petty Cash & Banking Supervision: Manage petty cash, bank accounts, transfers, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Audits & Operational Review: Conduct periodic internal audits to assess compliance, efficiency, and financial integrity across all family operations and locations.
- Procurement & Contract Oversight: Review and approve purchases, vendor agreements, and service contracts, maintaining cost efficiency and accountability.
- Process & Policy Development: Design and implement standardized financial procedures and internal controls across all operating jurisdictions.
- Financial Project Management: Create, monitor, and analyze financial projects and investment initiatives, ensuring alignment with strategic and fiscal goals.
- Reporting & Executive Communication: Prepare comprehensive financial reports and presentations for the family and their representatives, ensuring clarity, precision, and confidentiality.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master’s preferred).
- Experience: Minimum 5 years in controllership, audit, or financial management within Family Offices or UHNW private environments.
- Languages: Advanced/native English required; Spanish fluency preferred.
- Technical Skills: Financial modeling, international consolidation, auditing, expense control, budgeting, and tax awareness.
- Systems: Proficiency in Excel, QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or equivalent financial software; experience implementing ERP systems.
- Core Competencies: Integrity, confidentiality, strategic thinking, analytical mindset, leadership, attention to detail, and executive communication.
- Availability: Must be available for frequent international travel (U.S., Europe, Caribbean, Mexico).
- Visa: Valid U.S. visa required.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy and timeliness of global financial reports.
- Budget compliance and expense optimization per division.
- Successful implementation of financial systems and controls.
- Cost reduction and resource efficiency across all assets.
- Full compliance in internal and external audits.
Compensation & Conditions
- Competitive executive-level salary aligned with UHNW Family Office standards.
- Performance bonuses for key milestones and financial efficiency.
- Frequent international travel and close coordination with the central Family Office.
- Confidential, stable, and long-term professional environment.