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are you ready to build something meaningful? Take flight at birdman! Are you ready to take your financial leadership to new heights? Join birdman, the leading plant‑based supplements and food company in mexico, and be part of the global plant‑based revolution. Birdman is on a mission to encourage healthier, more sustainable, and cruelty‑free food consumption through delightful and nutritious plant‑based products. With consistent growth exceeding 100% yoy for the last 9 years, birdman is poised to become mexico’s next unicorn.
the candidate
we seek an experienced and hands‑on controller to oversee and manage all aspects of the controllership function. The ideal candidate will have solid experience as a controller in international companies with revenues exceeding us$50 million working under auditing standards (niif, ifrs, us gaap). You should be an agent of change, ready to help birdman transition to best practices and prepare for ipo or m&a. Expertise in niif, ifrs, us gaap, finance function transformation, and erp implementation is required. Experience in a manufacturing environment and cost accounting is preferred. Extra points for passion for sports or plant‑based lifestyle, academic excellence, or outstanding achievements.
the role
as birdman’s controller you will lead the overall controllership function, ensuring compliance, accurate financial reporting, and the development of internal controls. You will oversee financial reporting under multiple standards, manage accounts receivable/payable, payroll, cost accounting, and taxes, and lead a team of accountants and administrative staff.
responsibilities
* lead all accounting and finance operations including billing, accounts receivable/payable, general ledger, inventory accounting, cost accounting, and revenue recognition.
* ensure timely and accurate financial reporting under ifrs, us gaap, mx gaap, and niif.
* own and improve end‑to‑end finance processes: order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report, hire‑to‑retire.
* oversee tax compliance and coordinate with outsourced tax advisors across jurisdictions.
* build and document internal controls, policies, and procedures aligned with sox and coso.
* lead or support erp implementation, automation, and finance system design.
* coordinate external audits and ensure audit readiness across all entities.
* establish and manage outsourced accounting teams for new markets.
* develop and lead the finance and admin team, setting kpis and mentoring talent.
requirements – basic
* bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
* minimum 3 years as a controller or finance director under audited standards (big 4 or similar).
* experience managing finance across at least two geographies including us entities.
* solid command of niif, ifrs, us gaap, and mx gaap.
* demonstrated ownership of order‑to‑cash, procure‑to‑pay, record‑to‑report and internal controls development.
* knowledge of sox, coso, and general compliance frameworks.
* experience in tax (local and international) and working with fiscal advisors.
* erp implementation or key user experience.
* erp and excel proficiency; data‑driven mindset.
* high attention to detail, integrity, and execution excellence.
* strong communication, leadership, and team development skills.
* full english proficiency.
requirements – desired
* master’s degree (mba, controllership, or taxation).
* previous audit manager at a big 4 firm.
* experience in manufacturing or cpg, especially with standard costing.
* success in high‑growth, startup, or scale‑up environments.
* alignment with plant‑based lifestyle, sports, or high‑performance culture.
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