Head of Finance

We are looking for a Mexico Head of Finance that will be responsible for safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, maintaining robust internal controls, overseeing external audits, and supporting operations. Key responsibilities include ensuring accuracy and efficiency within financial processes, supervising outgoing payments, and continuously improving policies and procedures.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure consistency of financial processes and procedures, driving continuous optimization and efficiency.
• Support the company’s business growth from a financial control standpoint.
• Provide expert financial, accounting, planning, forecasting, and cost analysis to enhance organizational performance.
• Ensure financial reporting and practices comply with statutory requirements and corporate control procedures.
• Guarantee adherence to US GAAP, local statutory accounting standards, the delegated authority matrix, and internal policies, assessing control risks when necessary.
• Maintain an effective internal control framework and collaborate with internal and external auditors to strengthen control procedures.
• Oversee the timely and accurate preparation and submission of tax returns through proper supervision and review.
• Manage local treasury functions, including cash management and forecasting.

SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 15 years of finance experience, including at least 5 years in a team management role.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting or finance; CPA or equivalent certification is required.
• Fluent in Spanish and English (A third language is a plus but not required).
• Dynamic and experienced finance professional with a drive to create meaningful impact.
• Strong business acumen with robust analytical, operational, and leadership skills.
• Deep knowledge of local business laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong sense of control and compliance.
• Skilled at navigating and influencing senior management and partner stakeholders.
• Capable of building relationships and working effectively across boundaries and matrixed organizations.
• Collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to collaborate within cross-functional teams and positively resolve complex challenges.
• Committed to developing self, peers, and direct reports, and to building a diverse, high-performing