Assistant Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Take responsibility for the integrity, accuracy, and timely management of the company’s financial records, closing processes, and accounts receivable operations.

• Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax obligations, and regulatory requirements.

• Enhance accounting and accounts receivable functions through automation, AI, and process improvements.

• Complete the month-end closing process within 3 business days.

• Ensure that financial statements and balance sheet accounts are precise and fully substantiated.

• Accurately and punctually fulfill all necessary tax filings, remittances, and compliance obligations.

• Keep past-due accounts receivable below 10% and perform a monthly review of aging accounts.

• Manage customer invoicing, including preparation of invoices and credit notes.

• Record and process customer cash receipts; reconcile unapplied cash, deductions, and short payments.

• Conduct daily bank reconciliations and investigate any reconciling items.

• Provide cash and short-term liquidity reporting.

• Proactively identify any significant cash or balance-sheet risks.

• Achieve at least 3 measurable process improvements or automations in the first 12 months.

• Serve as a trusted partner to the Controller and business leaders.

• Provide reliable financial data, manage working capital, and deliver accurate sales forecasts.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.

• Over 5 years of relevant accounting experience.

• Strong foundational knowledge in accounting principles.

• Experience in the manufacturing sector.

• CPA designation is advantageous.

• Understanding of financial accuracy, closing quality, and internal controls.

• Capability to identify risks and discrepancies, ascertain root causes, and formulate sustainable solutions.

• A mindset focused on controls and compliance.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, automation, and AI technologies.

• Ability to enhance processes and consistently deliver results in a dynamic, ownership-driven environment.

• Proficient in building cross-functional relationships across Finance, Operations, IT, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Clear articulation of financial information, risks, and issues to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Flexible working hours and a supportive work environment.