Controller

**THE COMPANY**

For over four decades, our client has established an unwavering presence in the Medical and Pharmaceutical industry. They hold the firm belief that being a contract manufacturer transcends mere business relationships. It is a commitment to trust and accountability. With an extensive portfolio comprising more than 1,500 products and services, our client extends their commitment to excellence by operating their own fleet of full-size semi-trucks. These vehicles are equipped with advanced temperature-control capabilities, ensuring the safe and reliable transport of goods, whether they require refrigeration or freezing. At their core, they are not just a company; they’re a partner dedicated to driving success, innovation, and reliability in the Medical and Pharmaceutical, and Bio-Tech industry. They have multiple entities in Tecate, Mexico and are expanding in Mexico.

**THE POSITION**
**Job Summary**:

- Develops and supervises the Financial and Control Systems that will help achieve the Company’s Objectives. (The company includes 7 legal entities)
- General Accounting including preparing financial statements, calculate Mexico taxes, journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules, ledgers, and account & bank reconciliations.
- Coordinate financial & tax audits, monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the finance director in carrying out the responsibilities of the finance department.
- Provide a high degree of professionalism in representing the company with government offices, auditors & legal consultants.
- Ability to set the highest standards of achievement and capable to assist others to realize the same.
- Stay in close communication with management to be available after hours for contact.
- Provide credibility with management, business partners, customers and vendors.

**Essential Responsibilities**:

- Keep Management informed immediately, in real time, inform any financial related problems, issues, concerns. Communication is required and expected to be prompt and timely. No exceptions.
- Responsible for financial aspects and in establishing objectives and policies for the organization.
- Responsible for preparing reports on the financial position of the company (including 7 legal entities) in the areas of income, costs, expenses and profits based on budgets and financial forecasts.
- Preparation, coordination and authorization of reports for various Government agencies (Municipal, State and Federal).
- Administration of insurance coverage required to protect against losses and potential liabilities.
- Preparing, negotiating and managing the objectives and budgets of his Department, as well as the Strategies and Action Plans to meet those objectives.
- Initiates procedures with government agencies.
- Responsible for VAT returns and IMMEX certification.
- Management of computer packages applicable to your work.
- Work based on objectives and goal achievement.
- Filing and renewal of permits and licenses related to Mexican IRS and the accounting area, including VAT certification, C-TPAT, OEA/NEEC, among others.
- Preparation of financial statement for Mexico and consolidated summaries for the U.S.
- Preparation, presentation and filling of informative declarations, tax declarations as well as the reports requested by the city, state and federal government i.e., SAT (IRS), Seguro Social, (Medical Services), INFONAVIT (housing services), Aduana (customs), INEGI (Secretaría de Economía y Finanzas), etc.
- Selection of external fiscal auditor / advisor firm by establishing a clear and specific service contract to ensure company’s fiscal health. Coordinate with External Advisor activities schedule making sure Audits cover ALL areas to avoid non-compliance with Mexican laws.
- Selection of Bank services and financial services suppliers, control over bank issues and services.
- Responsible for general accounting, accounts payable and receivable. Defining procedures, terms, agreements, contracts and safety controls as well.
- Calculation of Operation costs and expenses to define transfer of funds for company operations.
- Supervision of payroll calculation from Tax standpoint and payments for termination, bonuses, and incentives.
- Keeping upper management (Mexico & US) informed of all changes in tax laws and implement requirements and regulation as applicable to our operation.
- Defining of Internal Audit schedule, Coordinate and handle internal and external audits.
- Coordination of Budget preparation, analysis and implementation, with all managers in Tecate and define budget controls for an efficient use of the budget.
- Responsible for creation and monitoring of all KPI to measure departmental performance from finance standpoint.
- Responsible for defining all the necessary actions and controls (action plan) to maintain the company’s financial statements in good shape and under control.
- Coordination of a Permanent Cost Reduction program throughout the company in