Financial management professional
this role plays a crucial part in overseeing finance, accounting, and reporting functions. The incumbent manages financial and operational data to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance with established standards.
* responsibilities include managing all financial related activities for mexico and central america entities.
* collaborate closely with senior leadership and their staff to educate them on finance and accounting procedures and ensure compliance.
* assist the regional finance director in producing accurate and timely financial statements and reports to hq.
* drive the month-end close and year-end financial reporting process including account analysis and reconciliation.
* partner with the commercial finance business function to understand operational results to support the business in driving profitable growth.
* analyze and understand financial results for the region to explain significant drivers.
* manage external and internal audits.
* evaluate, recommend, and implement improvements to systems and related processes to gather and post all information to the financial system.
* analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner.
* monitor financial progress and keep senior leadership abreast of company's financial status.
* supervise treasury and tax activities.
* work closely with finance operations regarding billing, accounts payable and account receivables.
* supervise cash balance and forecast reports for senior management and explore cash management opportunities.
* partner with regional finance director to establish system controls for new financial systems and develop procedures to improve existing systems.
* act as liaison with third parties regarding complex matters pertaining to accounting and finance.
* experience working in high volume companies and multinational environments.
requirements:
* minimum 10+ years of progressively increasing experience in accounting or financial management position and taxes.
* education in business, economics, finance, or accounting. Mba is preferred.
* fluent in spanish and english.
* strong knowledge of accounting practices and principles.
* high level of written and verbal communication skills; ability to interact across multiple offices and levels of business.
* strong analytical skills and extremely detail oriented.
* ability to drive change and process professionally.
* strong background in microsoft office – highly proficient in excel.
* excellent organizational skills, follow-up and proactive work style.
* experience excelling within fast-paced, high-energy environments.
* sap b1 experience is a plus.