Financial & Controlling Specialist

Job description

***This role is open to candidates based in LATAM, Africa, and Eastern Europe. Please note that as this role supports U.S.-based clients, candidates must be available to work during U.S. business hours aligned with the client’s time zone.*** Our client is a global manufacturing organization seeking a detail-oriented **Financial & Controlling Specialist** to join its Controlling & Financial Analysis team. This role supports financial accuracy, regulatory compliance, and business decision-making by validating accounting information, analyzing financial performance, and ensuring the integrity of the general ledger. Working closely with the Controller and cross-functional business teams, you'll play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting while supporting continuous process improvements and AI-enabled finance initiatives. ## **Role Overview** As the **Financial & Controlling Specialist**, you will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy of the general ledger, supporting month-end close activities, preparing financial analyses, and ensuring compliance with IFRS and U.S. GAAP. You'll review accounting information generated through the company's shared services environment, reconcile financial data, monitor inventory and asset management activities, and provide financial insights that support business operations. This role is ideal for an accounting professional who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with financial analysis, process improvement, and cross-functional collaboration. ## **Location** **Hybrid (Mexico City or Toluca, Mexico)** | **2–3 days per week onsite | 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST** ## ## **Key Responsibilities** ### **General Ledger & Financial Accounting** - Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger by reviewing financial transactions, posting journal entries, and reconciling accounts. - Review daily operational, cash receipt, and accounting transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness. - Support the integrity of financial records while maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards. ### **Financial Reporting & Analysis** - Prepare and analyze financial statements in accordance with IFRS and U.S. GAAP. - Perform account analysis and investigate variances or discrepancies. - Support recurring financial reporting and provide insights to leadership when needed. ### **Reconciliations & Month-End Close** - Perform monthly bank, credit card, and intercompany reconciliations. - Assist with month-end close activities and support the broader Controlling team during close cycles. - Identify financial risks and recommend corrective actions when discrepancies arise. ### **Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable & Asset Management** - Monitor accounts receivable collections and support accounts payable inquiries. - Manage fixed asset accounting and reporting activities. - Review employee expense reports and support reimbursement approvals. ### **Inventory, Costing & Operational Support** - Monitor inventory transactions and support annual physical inventory counts. - Analyze costing and accounting information generated through SAP. - Collaborate with business teams to ensure accounting processes, policies, and procedures remain accurate and up to date. ### **Continuous Improvement** - Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting efficiency. - Support SAP initiatives and future system enhancements. - Leverage AI tools and emerging technologies to improve financial workflows and analysis where appropriate. ## **Qualifications** ### **Experience** - **3–5 years** of professional accounting experience. - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (degree required; CPA not required). - Experience preparing financial statements, performing account reconciliations, and supporting month-end close activities. - Experience working with accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger accounting. - Experience within manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting environments is preferred. - Valid U.S. visa and willingness to travel to the U.S. 3–4 times per year (about one week per trip). ### **Skills** - Strong knowledge of IFRS and U.S. GAAP, with the ability to prepare compliant financial reports and analyze accounting transactions. - Proficiency using SAP for accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger activities. - Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with experience analyzing financial data, creating reports, and managing large datasets. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify financial discrepancies and recommend solutions. - Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines. - Experience with financial modeling, Coupa, SRM, AI-powered finance tools, or newer SAP platforms is considered an advantage. ### **Mindset & Attributes** - Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail. - Organized and dependable with strong ownership of financial accuracy. - Collaborative and comfortable working across multiple business functions. - Proactive problem solver committed to continuous improvement. - Adaptable and eager to leverage technology to improve finance processes. ## **What Success Looks Like** - Financial records remain accurate, complete, and compliant with IFRS and U.S. GAAP. - Month-end close activities are completed accurately and on schedule. - General ledger reconciliations, inventory transactions, and financial reporting are consistently maintained with minimal errors. - Leadership receives reliable financial insights that support informed business decisions. - Accounting processes become more efficient through continuous improvement and AI-enabled workflows. ## **Opportunity** This is an exciting opportunity to join a global manufacturing organization where you'll play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and supporting strategic business decisions. You'll work alongside experienced finance professionals, gain exposure to international accounting standards, and contribute to continuous improvements across accounting, reporting, and financial analysis. ### **Application Process:** ### To be considered for this role these steps need to be followed: - Fill in the application form - Record a video showcasing your skill sets