Accounting Manager

**About Us**: The Launch Box, LLC is the engine of the fastest growing and most successful new professional services firms. The Launch Box provides investment capital, strategic advice, comprehensive services, and turnkey systems to accelerate the launch-to-scale-to-exit timeline and reduce risk for founders. With an expert team and variable cost structure, we increase the probability of success while building valuable, sustainable, and marketable professional services firms.**About the role**:**What You Will Do**:General Responsibilities:- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities, including close-related activities, reconciliation of bank and credit card accounts, and reviewing financial reports.- Collaborate with the external audit team during the annual audit process.- Support implementation and maintenance of internal processes and accounting systems.- Assist with financial forecasts, client presentations, and ad-hoc reporting requests.- Provide financial analysis and support to management for decision-making purposes.- Prepare monthly account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with GAAP and accuracy of activity.- Record and process financial transactions according to US GAAP and Mexican tax regulations.- Stay updated on accounting and tax regulations in Mexico to ensure compliance for Launch Box Mexico.MX Entity:- Manage full accounting cycle (bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP/AR).- Invoicing to clients in the U.S.- Ensure compliance with local requirements: transfer pricing, actuarial studies, annual filings, RUIE, and shareholder declarations.- Handle Mexican tax obligations: monthly returns, DIOT, electronic accounting, annual filings, SAT/IMSS procedures.- Manage treasury and cash flows (forecasting and payments).- Oversee deferred income tax (ISR diferido), profit sharing (PTU), dividends, and financial statements.- Lead the accounting team (2 staff, with one additional hire planned).US Entities:- Oversee accounting for 8 U.S. service companies across 13 four-week periods.- Maximize process automation to improve efficiency and maintain consistency in routine operations.- Review and perform processes for reimbursements, amortizations, intercompany loan interest, allocations, collections, and invoicing.- Perform and review intercompany balance reconciliations.- Review and categorize expense accounts for accurate P&L reporting.- Secure explanations for every period close on the Balance Sheet and P&L, and confirm that the relevant department has been consulted in advance.- Ensure accuracy of deferred revenues and credit card transactions.- Lead period closings and safeguard prior period integrity.- Coordinate directly with U.S. counterparts to align intercompany balances and activities**Your knowledge, skills, and abilities**:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.Minimum 5 years of professional accounting experience, preferably in consulting or public accounting.- Solid knowledge of accounting and tax regulations in Mexico.- Experience with intercompany transactions and transfer pricing.- Knowledge of, or willingness to quickly learn, U.S. GAAP.- Strong Excel skills (functions, formulas, pivot tables).- Experience with Sage Intacct and Contpaq strongly preferred (other ERP/accounting systems considered).- Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and escalate issues as needed.- Excellent organizational and analytical skills with a proactive mindset.- Business-level written and spoken English.**Why The Launch Box?**We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for our team. If you have a special need that requires accommodation, please let your recruiter know.We currently offer the following benefits:- Access to private medical insurance through (including direct dependants)- Life insurance policy- 30-day Christmas bonus and a monthly technology stipend- Contribution of 8% of the employee's salary to a savings fund- Vacations according to federal law- Flexible time off policy that allows you to manage your schedule and rest and recharge when you need to- Family-friendly benefits, including 16 weeks off for Maternity leave, 8 weeks off for non-birthing parent leave, and employer-paid short-term and long-term disability- Support on individual development through certifications, continued learning, conferences, and more- Associate profit-sharing programWe value a diverse workforce and a culture of inclusivity and belonging. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status,citizenship status, or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. The Launch Box is an Equal Opportunity Employer.