Sr Accounting Manager

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation for the Latin America region.
• Oversee statutory reporting, tax compliance, and maquiladora-specific regulatory requirements in Mexico.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, corporate accounting policies, and all local regulatory standards.
• Lead internal and external audit engagements, providing documentation and ensuring alignment with internal controls.
• Manage treasury operations for the region and global fixed asset shared services.

Business Partnering & Strategy

• Partner with business leaders to align financial support with regional strategy and growth objectives.
• Provide financial insights, risk analysis, and decision support to enable operational efficiency and value creation.
• Support cross-functional teams (HR, Trade Compliance, Legal, Payroll, and Sourcing) to ensure compliance with regional permits, labor regulations, and trade requirements.

Controls & Risk Management

• Strengthen and monitor internal controls, ensuring full SOX compliance and continuous improvement.
• Identify risks, recommend mitigation strategies, and ensure the highest standards of ethical business practices.
• Facilitate recurring pre-close and governance meetings to review accounting implications and align on policy changes.

Leadership & Governance

• Serve as legal representative with Power of Attorney (POA) for regional entities in interactions with government and regulatory agencies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop regional finance teams, building a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Champion finance transformation initiatives, including process automation and ERP/reporting system enhancements.

Qualification & Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership, including U.S. public company experience.
• Extensive knowledge of maquiladora structures and compliance requirements in Mexico.
• Strong background in U.S. GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven success in leading regional or multinational finance teams.
• Fluency in English and Spanish required

We value:

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and financial consolidation tools (e.g., HFM, OneStream).
• Demonstrated ability to lead finance transformation initiatives and implement process improvements.
• Strong executive presence with ability to influence across cultures and functions.
• Experience in treasury and cash management in complex regulatory environments.
• Ability to lead through change, balancing strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at both executive and operational levels.

Benefits

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