MezTal

Controller – US GAAP, SOX Compliance

MezTal

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Guadalajara • Mexico

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Job Level

SeniorLead

About the role

  • Lead, mentor, and engage the accounting and finance team, fostering accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
  • Set clear expectations and provide guidance across AP, AR, General Ledger, Treasury, and Payroll functions.
  • Represent Finance in leadership meetings, contributing to enterprise-level strategy and execution.
  • Own and oversee **month-end close**, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready results.
  • Maintain full oversight of **AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Payroll** operations across the portfolio.
  • Ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes across all entities.
  • Oversee the preparation and review of **financial statements**, ensuring full compliance with **US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements**.
  • Maintain and strengthen **internal controls**, mitigating risk and ensuring financial integrity.
  • Lead financial reporting for **investors, partners, lenders, and executive stakeholders**.
  • Support audits and external reviews with well-documented, reliable financial data.
  • Lead **cash management strategy** across 41 buildings, ensuring liquidity, visibility, and disciplined execution.
  • Manage and strengthen **banking relationships**, including approvals, reporting, and financial negotiations.
  • Oversee cash flow analysis, forecasting, and funding needs.
  • Drive **budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning** in partnership with leadership.
  • Analyze financial trends, performance, and variances to support informed business decisions.
  • Translate financial insights into clear recommendations for operational and strategic initiatives.
  • Partner closely with **Operations, Marketing, and Corporate teams** to align financial strategy with business goals.
  • Lead and execute **special projects**, integrations, and process improvements.
  • Support growth initiatives with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.
  • Ensure proper oversight of **insurance coverage, renewals, and compliance**.
  • Review and monitor **tax calculations, filings, and obligations**, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Master’s degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
  • Proven experience overseeing multi-entity, multi-location portfolios at scale.
  • Strong command of US GAAP, with working knowledge of IFRS and SOX
  • Hands-on experience managing AP, AR, GL, Treasury, Payroll, and Cash Management.
  • Demonstrated success leading complex month-end close processes.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights.
  • Executive presence and communication skills, comfortable presenting to investors and senior stakeholders.
  • Fully bilingual in English and Spanish.
  • Valid U.S. visa required for periodic business travel
Benefits
  • 🎄 **Christmas Bonus**: 30 days, to be paid in December.
  • 🩺 **Major Medical Expense Insurance**: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
  • 🩹 **Minor Medical Insurance**: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements.
  • 😁 **Dental Insurance**: Always smile with confidence!
  • 💼 **Life Insurance**
  • 🌴 **Vacation Days**: 12 vacation days.
  • 📅 **Floating Holidays**: 3
  • 📱 Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
  • 🌐 **Hybrid Scheme**: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
  • 🌍 **Multicultural Exposure**: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States.
  • 🎉 **MezTal Internal Events**: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
  • 💸 **Exclusive Discounts**: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
  • 📚 **Academic Agreements**: Access to national universities and language schools.
  • 🚀 **Career Growth**: We will search for the best conditions for progressing in your career.
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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