Sr. Accounting Specialist (6 Months Contract)

Lego Group; Monterrey; Hybrid; MXN 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Employee benefits package

Job summary

LEGO Group in Monterrey is seeking a Sr Accounting Specialist to own key General Ledger activities for US and Canadian legal entities during a six-month assignment. You will drive month-end close processes, provide analysis and ensure accurate financial reporting within the BSO team.

The role emphasizes development, collaboration and delivering reliable financial information, with a hybrid work rhythm and support from a global team across Monterrey, Prague, Singapore and China.

Qualifications

• Prepared data and financial analysis to support decision-making.
• Oversed month-end close activities and related accounting deliverables.
• Managed General Ledger processes in a Finance function or similar role.
• Experienced with Microsoft Office tools at an advanced level.
• Experience with an enterprise-wide accounting system, preferably SAP or BlackLine.

Responsibilities

• Control balance sheets and P&L for US and Canadian entities.
• Oversee month-end close activities and ensure accurate reporting.
• Provide financial data, analysis and practical business insights.
• Support external auditors and Tax team with necessary information.
• Review GL differences and follow up on reconciliations.
• Contribute to the GL priorities in the LEGO tactical implementation plan.

Skills

Data preparation

Month-end close oversight

General Ledger management

Microsoft Office proficiency

SAP or BlackLine experience

Financial analysis

Power BI (preferred)

Tools

SAP

BlackLine

Power BI

Job description

Job Description

Just imagine bringing clarity to financial decisions while strengthening reporting for United States and Canadian legal entities. Then make it real.

About the role

As our Sr Accounting Specialist, you'll t plays an important role in developing a best in class GL department within the BSO.

We need development-oriented individuals, eager to engage actively in shaping and strengthening a high-performing department, valuing collaboration, process excellence, quality and fun in the everyday life.

During this six-month temporary contract, you'll take ownership of key General Ledger activities and provide functional accounting expertise within Business Service Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Prepared data and financial analysis to support business decision-making.
• Oversaw month-end close activities and related accounting deliverables.
• Managed General Ledger accounting processes in a Finance function or similar role.
• Used Microsoft Office tools at an experienced level.
• Worked with an enterprise-wide accounting system, preferably SAP or BlackLine.

Preferred Qualifications

• Applied Microsoft Excel to support financial analysis and accounting activities.
• Created financial reports or insights using Power BI.

What you'll build

• Control balance sheets and profit and loss statements for United States and Canadian legal entities.
• Oversee month-end close activities and help ensure accurate, complete reporting.
• Provide financial data, analysis and practical advice to support business decisions.
• Supply relevant information to external auditors and the Tax team.
• Analyze financial statements and annual reports.
• Provide information about specific General Ledger areas used to prepare and report financial statements.
• Review balance-sheet reconciliations and follow up on identified differences.
• Participate in the LEGO tactical implementation plan supporting General Ledger priorities.

If you've worked in a role where you built trust and credibility with business areas or key stakeholders, you'll feel at home here. What matters most is taking ownership, applying sound judgement and delivering reliable financial information.

Life on the team

You'll join the LEGO Group's Business Service Operations team, which provides employee and finance services from Monterrey, Prague, Singapore and China. The team works in a hybrid rhythm and values practical collaboration, clear communication and consistent quality. You'll bring initiative to your work, build trusted relationships and influence others through accurate analysis and dependable follow-through.

What success looks like

You'll establish strong control over month-end activities, financial statements and balance-sheet reconciliations across the United States and Canadian scope. You'll become a reliable source of General Ledger expertise for financial business partners, external auditors and the Tax team, supporting sound decisions throughout the six-month assignment.

What’s in it for you?

Here are some of what to expect:

FamilyCareLeave –We offer enhanced paid leave options for those important times.

Insurances –All colleagues are covered by our life and disability insurance which provides protection and peace of mind.

Wellbeing– We want you to be your best self, so you’ll have access to the Headspace App and lots of wellbeing initiatives and programs run by local teams where you are based

ColleagueDiscount– We know you'll love to build so from day 1 you will qualify for our generous colleague discount.

Bonus– We do our best work to succeed together. When goals are reached and if eligible, you'll be rewarded through our bonus scheme

Your workplace –You'll find this at the top of this advert and when you join the team, we'll confirm this with you.

We strive to create a diverse, dynamic and inclusive culture of play at the LEGO Group, where everyone feels safe, valued and they belong.

The LEGO Group is highly committed to equal employment opportunity and equal pay and seeks to encourage applicants from all backgrounds (eg. sex, gender identity or expression, race/ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion and Veteran status) to apply for roles in our team.

We support our employees in being there for the moments that matter in life and celebrate families of all kinds, the loved ones that make us who we are. Being part of the LEGO Group also means taking part in our annual Play Day, playing a part in building a sustainable future and continuing our mission to "inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow."

The LEGO Group is fully committed to Children’s Rights and Child Wellbeing across the globe. Candidates offered positions with high engagement with children are required to take part in Child Safeguarding Background Screening, as a condition of the offer.

Thank you for sharing our global commitment to Children’s Rights.

We conduct drug screening as a part of our drug free workplace policy and in support of our commitment to the health and safety of our employees.

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Just imagine building your dream career.

Then make it real.

Join the LEGO team today.