Finance Manager

ROLE PURPOSE
This unique position focuses on compliance with local fiscal requirements, support of the annual external audit(s), accounting support of local operations, and other country-specific financial business requirements. This role will require a significant amount of collaboration with others outside the core team. The position affords the right candidate the opportunity to work closely with various Finance support teams, Client Services, Supply Chain Operations, our external customers and business partners as well as the ability to design, implement, and optimize accounting processes for our in-country programs.

The candidate must be customer-centric and self-sufficient to proficiently balance the demands of delivering short-term results while helping steer the Company toward long-term business objectives.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead a team (1-2 people) in Mexico to support the business and related accounting needs.
• Oversee the process around monthly revenue reporting, invoicing and cash flows as well as coordination with related external parties.
• Work with third party providers to ensure revenue invoices are prepared according to legislated formats and methods.
• Ensure all purchase and sales activity is reported accurately and timely in local books (e.g. through the maintenance of invoice logs, collaboration with business partners, etc.).
• Own the relationship with our local accountants and provide the necessary financial data, reports and support files for the preparation of local GAAP financials and tax returns.
• Perform monthly variance analysis between U.S. and local books and proactively identify and address any inconsistencies.
• Own the support requested for the statutory audit process, including coordination with the local accountants and independent execution and maintenance of specific reconciliations, detailed analysis, etc.
• Act as a subject matter expert related to local GAAP accounting and fiscal topics and their internal controls.
• Establish and maintain meaningful relationships with business partners, both in-person (where possible) and remotely.
• Research and resolve all internal and external customer inquiries in a timely manner, while understanding root causes, addressing any discrepancies, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Demonstrate ownership of accounting processes and proactively identify opportunities for optimization or risk mitigation.
• Enhance efficiency and accuracy through process automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other miscellaneous processes, as needed, to support a dynamic, growing business.

QUALIFICTIONS

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (B2+ proficiency).
• Requires a proficiency level typically attained with 6+ years of professional experience related to accounting and fiscal requirements in Mexico, preferably including time with a US multinational.
• Detailed knowledge and experience working with local GAAP and local tax code.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including advanced Microsoft Excel skills needed for large data sets, exposure to ERP systems, and general systems aptitude.
• Demonstrated superior analytical skills, strong problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and see projects through to completion with minimal oversight.
• Proficient communication skills to effectively work with external and internal business partners and handle sensitive and/or confidential communications.
• Team player with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
• Proven record of successful productivity in remote environment, including increased responsibilities and successes.
• The physical demands and working conditions of this position are similar to those found in a standard office environment. Employee may spend 4-8 per day sitting and working at a computer. The ability to adjust focus, use hands to grasp, finger, handle, reach or feel and sit for prolonged periods are needed for this position.
• Some travel may be required on an individual project basis. Travel may include overnight stay at the work location.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor(s). This description is subject to review and modification at any time without notification.