THE COMPANY

Our client is a dynamic company with global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make a significant impact. Our client, As a growing organization, serving original equipment manufacturing and assembly plants all over the world, Offers robust expertise and localized support for the supply chain needs of their clients.

THE POSITION

As the Controller for the Mexico Operations, you will be responsible for handling Month-end Close/reconciliations/reporting, managing Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions, Payroll, tracking Key performance Indicators, statutory reporting and filings for Mexico, and providing support to the Regional business Partners. This position will report to the Corporate Controller with a dotted line to the President of Mexico Operations.

THE CANDIDATE

Education:

• BS or BA in accounting, finance, or economics
• MBA, CPA or CMA a plus but not required

Required Work Experience/skills:

• Track record of strong individual performance with demonstrated financial, operations and management talent and a desire to participate in a team environment.
• Progressive work experience of minimum of 10 years in accounting and/or finance, along with prior Supervisory experience.
• Previous experience in a multinational company, preferable a U.S. based company; along with a strong understanding of Intercompany Accounting.
• Capability to work with others, not only direct reports, to accomplish goals and objectives
• Ability to effectively communicate and influence others through the employment of sound judgement and good sense rather than the use of authority
• Highest standards of integrity, loyalty, honesty, morals and ethics
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and ERP systems, such as Prophet 21.
• Ability to prioritize tasks as required and multi-task.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Preferred but Not Required Work Experience:

• Previous experience of 1-3 years in industrial distribution, manufacturing, or another high-volume transaction environment.
• Previous Audit experience, or at least interacting with external auditors
• Proven history of successfully managing the accounting and finance functions at multiple facilities.
• Working knowledge of VAT and import duties in Mexico
• Experience in integrating acquisitions.