Manager, Financial Control

The Finance Controller is the senior finance leader for Mexico and a key member of the Mexico Leadership Team, responsible for overseeing all financial operations including cash flow management, governance, compliance, reporting, planning, and business partnering activities. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting, compliance with U.S. GAAP, Mexican GAAP, tax regulations, and corporate policies while supporting the achievement of business objectives and sustainable growth.

The position partners closely with the Mexico General Manager, regional leadership, regional and cross-functional teams to drive financial performance through strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, risk management, and business analysis. The Finance Controller also leads the local finance organization, promotes operational excellence, leadership development and continuous improvement, and maintains a strong internal control environment to support long-term profitability and organizational success.

- Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles, U.S. GAAP, Mexican GAAP, financial reporting standards, and corporate governance requirements.
- In-depth knowledge of compliance, internal controls, risk management, and audit processes.
- Strong understanding of Mexican tax regulations, including direct and indirect taxes, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.
- Advanced financial planning and analysis (FP&A) skills, including budgeting, forecasting, strategic planning, business case development, and ROI evaluation.
- Solid experience in audit coordination, financial reporting, information management, accounts payable, general accounting, and payroll oversight.
- Strong knowledge of treasury, cash flow management, working capital optimization, accounts receivable, and credit risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in a multinational environment.
- Strong leadership, people management, coaching, and team development skills with the ability to build high-performing teams.
- Excellent business partnering and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence decision-making at senior leadership levels.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a results-oriented mindset.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Strong project management and continuous improvement skills with a focus on operational excellence.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and attention to detail.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office environment (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and financial reporting systems/ERP platforms (Oracle as preferred).
- Knowledge of data analytics, automation, and Artificial Intelligence tools to enhance financial reporting, forecasting, decision-making, and process efficiency.
- Fluent in both English and Spanish, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.