Controller

THE COMPANY

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.

Description:

• Manage the overall direction, coordination, and development of the Accounting/Finance Department. Fulfill supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company policies and applicable laws.
• Timely and accurate completion of the month-end close process, including completion of all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Safeguard assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, perpetual inventory, fixed asset records, and general accounting.
• Statutory reporting/requirements in Mexico
• Provide Key Performance Metrics reporting, perform in-depth analysis and explain financial results to Senior Leadership.
• Focus on continuous process improvement.
• Drive the annual financial audit for the division and provide information needed for tax preparations.
• Provide financial analysis to evaluate divisional special projects, programs, capital expenditures, product costing, etc.,  when necessary.
• Interface with outside audit firms(s), banks, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies when required.
• Drive the “bottoms-up” financial forecasts, budgets, and metrics of the division.
• Other duties as assigned.

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.