Controller

️ About Bright:
Hey there We’re Bright, a fintech solar energy startup on a mission to reverse climate change, starting in Mexico. We do so as a finance and technology layer powering the solar installer and entrepreneurial ecosystem - working hard to simplify the process through automation.

In just a few years, we've become Mexico's #1 residential solar financier. We’ve coordinated everything needed to get solar on homes - from financing to installation - so customers can go solar with no money down. We've raised funding from top investors like First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Leonardo DiCaprio. Like we do, they believe we can grow exponentially while having fun and being one of the best places to work in solar.

**About the position**:
Join us as our Controller to bring clean solar energy to Mexico Work with our Accounting team and play a critical role in achieving Bright’s goals by aligning the Accounting team with the company's priorities. You will oversee all aspects of the organization's tax planning, compliance, and reporting. You will also develop and implement effective tax strategies to minimize the company's tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

You should have extensive experience developing tax areas in other companies, have had experience migrating accounting systems, successfully developing tax planning strategies, and thriving in communicating with third parties and internal teams. You should be a fast and eager learner ready to soak in knowledge quickly and able to demonstrate proficiency and ability to work autonomously effectively.

Tasks

**Your tasks and responsibilities will be**:

- Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with Mexico's tax laws in the renewable energy sector.
- Tax Planning and Optimization: Develop tax-efficient strategies for the Mexican market.
- Accounting Reporting: Oversee financial statement preparation and incorporate tax implications.
- Tax Audits and Risk Assessment: Conduct tax-related due diligence and audits from third parties.
- Transfer Pricing: Manage transfer pricing studies and develop policies for compliance.
- Payroll Audit: Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Accounting Audits: Work closely with external auditors in audit preparation.
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable: Monitor collections and payments.

**Requirements**:
**We’re looking for someone who**:

- At least 10 years of experience in Tax Specialist / Tax Manager or related roles.
- Proficiency in English with concise communication skills.
- An accounting or related Law degree.
- Experience in migrating accounting systems.
- The following skills:

- Tax Compliance: Strong understanding of local, state, and federal tax regulations.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: strong history of effective collaboration with finance, product, and software teams.
- Tax Planning and Strategy: Development of tax-efficient structures and strategies.
- Risk Management: strong history of Identification and mitigation of potential tax risks.
- Data Analytics: Strong proficiency in industry best practice data analytics tools for streamlined tax processes.
- Communication and Leadership: Clear communication of complex tax issues.
- Desirable: Big 4 accounting/tax experience.

**Benefits**:
**Benefits**:

- The opportunity to learn firsthand about the distributed generation regulatory scheme in México while being a part of the fastest-growing startup in the country.
- A fun, high-caliber team that trusts you and gives you the freedom to be brilliant.
- Possibility to earn equity at Bright.
- Private health insurance.
- Access to cost-free mental health care.
- Parental leave.
- Access to top-tier mentorship programs.
- Remote work.
- Private health insurance.