Financial Controller Tiempo Completo NUEVO

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Financial Controller to join our team. This is a critical on-site leadership role responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, accounts payable/treasury, internal controls, system implementations and regulatory compliance. The Financial Controller is an integral part of the overall accounting team (US and MX) and is involved in many cross-departmental and strategic initiatives of the Company. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in both U.S. and Mexico accounting environments, be fluent in English and Spanish, and bring a strong background in SAP ERP systems and U.S. GAAP.
Key Responsibilities:
– Manage the Accounting, Treasury/Accounts Payable and Finance Project Management teams in San Diego and Tijuana offices (as well as foreign bookkeepers/CPAs), including:
Accounting
– Lead the planning, direction, and coordination of all accounting and reporting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, equity accounting, and worldwide consolidation.

• Responsible for the month-end and year-end closing process, including account/variance analysis and reconciliation.
• Provide oversight with all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain governance over global accounting policies and lead efforts in application of technical accounting guidance, including participating in the drafting and/or review of technical accounting positions and policy memos.
• Manage the close calendar for the consolidation group of companies and the portfolio/affiliated companies.
• Consolidate monthly financial results into a comprehensive financial reporting package.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and footnotes in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage the U.S. GAAP group audit and statutory audits ensuring timely completion in addition to ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal financial reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial data to support strategic decision-making. Create ad hoc models and reports as required.
• Assist with annual budget and periodic reforecasts for individual entities and consolidated group.
• Implement and maintain a strong system of internal controls. Responsible for accounting/finance policy & procedure updates and serve as a key resource for technical accounting questions and U.S. GAAP.
• Responsible for the determination and documentation of the treatment for complex or non-routine transactions, including communication to Management of accounting implications to the Company.
• Oversee the Company KPI tracking, peer review and daily/monthly Flash Reports.
  Finance Project Management
  – Contributor to financial models for strategic initiatives, cost reduction projects, contract reviews and margin/product profitability reviews.
• Leverage digital tools to improve the cost and efficiency of accounting and reporting processes, and that enable the business to scale effectively.
• Focus on deductibility of Mexican invoices and managing VAT.
• Oversee system administration of SAP S4 Hana and manage the external support company handling open tickets and issues.
• Lead SAP ERP finance module implementation and optimization initiatives.
• Other duties include designing and implementing improvements in financial processes to meet the Company’s continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support tax compliance, due diligence for M&A transactions and transaction implementations if applicable.
• Work with internal and external tax experts on transfer pricing, deferred taxes, and other compliance initiatives.
  Treasury/Accounts Payable
  – Manage treasury functions, including daily/weekly investments, cash flow forecasting, AP aging optimization, AP pay run lists and timing, foreign currency exchanges, vendor relations.
• Manage global banking relationships, negotiate terms, and maintain service level performance.
• Oversee day-to-day treasury operations, including cash management, bank account structures, and treasury systems.
• Manage investment of excess cash in alignment with risk, return, and liquidity goals.
• Support Company debt facility and covenant compliance reporting.
• Supervise credit card (issuance, policy, limits, review of charges and support, deductibility, etc.) programs.
• Develop treasury policies and procedures and promote financial best practices across the organization.
  Qualifications:
  – Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.
• Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (written and verbal) required.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership roles.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP and related reporting requirements (additional expertise in MFRS/NIF valuable).
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems is required (SAP preferred).
• Prior Big 4 experience or similar strongly preferred.
• Prior experience managing teams of 10+ required.
• Experience working in cross-border or multinational environments required.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, on-site environment, juggling multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Expert in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) and PowerBI a plus.
  Work Location:
  This is a full-time, on-site position based in San Diego, CA and/or Tijuana, B.C., Mexico (traveling between offices expected). Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.

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