Accounting Manager

**RETHINK MANUFACTURING**The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.**ABOUT THE ROLE**The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting function for our operations in Mexico. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Mexican statutory and tax requirements, and effective accounting processes that support advanced manufacturing and rapid business growth. The Accounting Manager will work closely with operations, engineering, and global finance teams to support scalable and compliant financial operations.**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**:- Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll accounting- Ensure compliance with Mexican accounting standards (NIF) and local tax regulations (SAT), including ISR, IVA, and CFDI requirements- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting- Prepare and review statutory financial statements, management reports and flux and variance analysis- Manage and prepare tax filings and support audits and reviews with external auditors, tax advisors, and authorities- Establish, document and maintain internal controls and accounting policies suitable for a high-tech manufacturing environment- Partner with operations and supply chain teams on inventory controls, BOM accuracy, production costing, and margin analysis- Manage intercompany transactions, transfer pricing support, and reporting for global operations- Lead, mentor and develop the local accounting team- Support ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process automation initiatives- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis in collaboration with FP&A and global finance teams**WHAT YOU WILL BRING**:- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field- CPA (Certified public accountant) or equivalent professional certification preferred- 5-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing accounting- Strong knowledge of Mexican accounting standards (NIF) and tax compliance- Hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing close processes- Experience with SAT compliance, CFDI, and statutory reporting- Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skills- Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environment- Process improvement and automation orientation- Strong ethical standards and compliance focus- Ability to translate complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders**IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD**:- Experience in AI, electronics, robotics, or advanced technology manufacturing- Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS for global reporting- English proficiency (written and verbal)- Experience in a fast-growing, multinational, or startup environment**WHO YOU ARE**:- You are customer obsessed- You believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of action- You always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparency- You think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standards- You drive for results and act like an owner**BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY**Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure assembly operations. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With its new AI factory, Bright Machines addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI and the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing by building data center infrastructure at scale with higher quality and shorter time-to-market.Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.