Sr. Controller

The Talent Company; Mexico; Hybrid; MXN 1,269,000 - 1,521,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance and Major Medical

Company Car up to MXN 900,000

Christmas Bonus 25 days

Vacation 12 days + 25% premium

Savings Fund 5%

Grocery Vouchers 10%

Job summary

The Talent Company is seeking a senior regional accounting leader in Mexico to manage accounting, financial reporting, and controllership in line with U.S. GAAP.

You will direct close processes, lead a cross‑functional team, and partner with FP&A and operations to deliver accurate, timely financial insights. Ideal candidates bring CPA, 15+ years in global manufacturing finance, and bilingual communication in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required (MBA is a plus).
• 15+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or audit experience in global manufacturing or public company environments.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial consolidations, matrixed team management, and SOX compliance.
• Hands‑on proficiency with ERP and reporting tools (Oracle, SAP, BlackLine, OneStream) and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for Mexican operations, validating journal entries and reconciliations.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and SOX; coordinate audits and remediation.
• Lead and develop a multi‑functional accounting/AP/AR/FP&A team with clear performance expectations.
• Oversee FP&A and management reporting, variance analyses, and budgeting/forecasting.
• Partner with FP&A, Commercial Finance, and Supply Chain to translate data into actionable insights.
• Identify and implement process improvements to standardize and automate workflows.

Skills

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

People leadership

Strategic partnership

Process improvement

Technical accounting

Education

CPA

MBA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

BlackLine

OneStream

Excel

Job description

A global manufacturing and technology leader specializing in industrial coding, marking, and printing solutions. Operating worldwide, the company delivers high-reliability equipment, consumables, and software designed to optimize production lines and drive operational efficiency across diverse manufacturing sectors.

Main Objective

Lead the regional accounting, financial reporting, and controllership operations for Mexican operations. This role oversees Accounting Management, Credit & Collections / Accounts Payable Management, and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant U.S. GAAP financial results, maintain a strong internal control environment, and drive continuous process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Consolidations: Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across mexican commercial operations, validating key journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and complex commercial accounting activities.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Ensure strict alignment with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and SOX frameworks, coordinating internal/external audits and driving timely control deficiency remediation.
• Team Leadership & Organization: Direct and develop a multi-functional team across Accounting, AP/AR, and FP&A, establishing clear performance expectations and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• FP&A & Strategic Reporting: Oversee the professional FP&A team in generating high-quality management reporting, variance analyses, financial models, and budgeting/forecasting alignments.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Partner closely with FP&A, Commercial Finance, Supply Chain, and regional leadership to translate financial data into actionable insights for decision-making.
• Process Optimization: Identify and execute opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting workflows and reporting systems across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required (MBA is a plus).
• 15+ years of progressive accounting, controllership, or audit experience within global manufacturing or public company environments.
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, financial consolidations, matrixed team management, and SOX compliance.
• Hands‑on proficiency with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., Oracle, SAP, BlackLine, OneStream) and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Fluent in English and Spanish; Portuguese proficiency is an advantage.
• Executive Communication & Stakeholder Management: Ability to articulate complex financial information, align diverse executive stakeholders across regional and corporate matrix organizations, and drive clear cross‑functional alignment.
• Strategic Business Partnership: Ability to bridge technical accounting with commercial objectives, delivering clear insights to senior leadership.
• Process Discipline & Continuous Improvement: Focus on operational rigor, automation, and long‑term root‑cause remediation.
• People Leadership & Talent Development: Ability to empower, structure, and direct teams across accounting operations and financial analysis.
• Technical & Analytical Acumen: Deep expertise in accounting standards, balance sheet integrity, and complex financial analysis.
• Monthly Base Salary: $125,000 MXN gross
• Annual Bonus: 15% of Annual Salary
• Christmas Bonus: 25 days
• Vacation Days: 12 days (first year)
• Vacation Premium: 25%
• Savings Fund: 5% (statutory cap)
• Grocery Vouchers: 10% (statutory cap)
• Insurance: Life Insurance and Major Medical Insurance (family coverage)
• Company Car: Vehicle value up to $900,000 MXN (renewed every 4 years) with expenses (including Taxes, Insurance, Maintainance, Fuel Vouchers and vehicle Toll tag)
• Hybrid Scheme: 3 days per week on‑site, 2 days of home office. Week of financial closure demands working on Saturday with the team replacing time during next labor week.