Controller

This position will lead the finance function in Mexico HIFF as it is a part of the Global Accounting & Control organization, and the position responsibilities include:

• Manage and lead the Accounting and Controlling function for IFF Mexico, including the implementation of consistent and effective business processes that enhance IFF and the Share Service Centers 
• Provide primary coordination for activities and alignment between Finance, Accounting and Controllership, Tax, Treasury, SSC, AP, AR and other areas
• Provide financial support to the Business Finance and OPS Finance through advices and timely accurate reporting, 
• Lead and manage all aspects associated with Accounting, Auditing and Controllership management compliance with related policies and procedures. 
• Ensure timely compliance with statutory and tax requirements as well as corporate policies and procedures.
• Lead the Balance Sheet and P&L reviews for HIFF been owner of all processes, responding for variances and mitigating risks when they are identified.
• Maintain an appropriate internal control environment and Lead the SOX controls ensuring that everything is working according to policies and procedures. 
• Team development prepare a succession plan 

• Management of general accounting processes including historical financial reporting
• Manage the internal control environment including SOX compliance as well as point of contact for internal and external audits.
• Coordinate with Tax Team the fiscal and taxes audits.
• Manage local treasury including bank relationships in accordance with global policies and guidelines.
• Provide support for general legal, administrative, and statutory requirements.  
• Manage Auditing with PWC and all Legal Requirements in Mexico related to Tax Opinion and other recently obligations introduced by the Mexico Government 

• General accounting processes including indirect management of Share Service Centers 
• Fiscal and tax management and compliance, including Fiscal Books, e-accounting, tax requirements and tax audits.

• 7-10 years’ experience leading finance functions; working knowledge of U.S. 
• Over 10 years experience handling Accounting in Mexico 
• Accountant certification (Cedula profisional)
• Strong knowledge of Mexican fiscal books and tax reporting requirements including the TAX OPINION, DataStage and others. 
• Experience handling SOX requirements.
• Experience in working with SAP and/or another ERP system 
• Familiarity with a shared service environment is a plus.
• Fluent English 
• A post-graduate degree is a plus.

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF family. We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.   
At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.  We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more.