Job title: senior financial operations managerwe are seeking an experienced and strategic finance manager to lead our financial, legal compliance, and administrative operations in mexico.this role requires a seasoned professional with strong financial expertise, leadership skills, and experience in managing legal and tax obligations in alignment with corporate standards.manage monthly and annual closings, financial statement preparation, and cost controllead budgeting, financial forecasting, and performance analysisoversee commission calculations, corporate card reconciliations, and financial reporting to hqresponsibilities:financial strategy and controldesign and maintain internal control policies and compliance protocolsconduct internal audits, vendor evaluations, and expense review (e.g., concur reports)foster a culture of accountability and regulatory compliancelegal and tax complianceensure compliance with isr, iva, imss, infonavit, and labor law requirementscoordinate sat filings, audits, and respond to tax authority inquiriessupervise contract validation and legal documentation for leases and vendor agreementsserve as point of contact for external legal and tax advisorsinternal controls and risk managementdevelop and implement risk management strategies to mitigate potential risksmonitor and report on key performance indicators (kpis) related to financial performancecollaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and address operational inefficienciesadministrative and team leadershipsupervise payroll, benefits administration, and vendor contract renewalsevaluate team performance, drive development plans, and lead operational meetingscoordinate closely with corporate offices in the u.s. and japanensure smooth operation of day-to-day administrative tasks, including asset management and logisticsrequirements:educationbachelor's degree in accounting (required)mba or master's in finance, business administration, or related field (preferred or in progress)additional certifications in taxation or legal compliance (a strong plus)experienceminimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance, administration, and compliance rolessolid background in sat filings, audits, and coordination with regulatory bodiesproven track record in financial planning, payroll, accounts management, and hr policy oversighttechnical skillsproficiency in sap, qad, contpaq, and excelstrong command of nif, ifrs, and/or us gaapb2+/c1 level english: capable of professional communication with international stakeholdersdesirable qualifications:experience with transfer pricing, deferred tax management, and actuarial evaluationsknowledge of corporate governance and labor litigation in mexicoexposure to erp implementations and process automationcomfortable working in multicultural environments, particularly with japanese partners