Finance Manager (Mexico)

TL;DR

Finance Manager (Mexico): Own monthly financial closings and financial reporting for Mexico under US & local GAAP with an accent on bridging US GAAP and IFRS, internal controls, and tax compliance. Focus on leading accounting operations (AP/AR, reconciliations, trial balances) and driving transformation initiatives such as S4 rollout and automation of financial reporting controls.

Location: Av. P.º de la Reforma, Juárez, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico; in-office collaboration required at least 4 days/week

Company

hirify.global is a global media and entertainment company creating and distributing content across film, television, streaming, and theme parks.

What you will do

• Own day-to-day accounting processes, including monthly close, journal entries, accruals, intercompany transactions, and GL reconciliations.
• Deliver monthly/quarterly/annual trial balances prepared under US GAAP and bridge between US GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee accounting operations and reconciliations, including coordination with third-party accounting support and corporate accounting.
• Establish and manage internal controls, documentation, and support SOX/statutory audits; manage tax compliance activities (VAT, payroll, WHT, transfer pricing).
• Lead transformation and continuous improvement initiatives, including rollout of S4 and automation of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes, including aging analysis, dispute resolution support, and cash flow forecasting/true-up.

Requirements

• Degree in accounting plus post-graduate accounting qualification (CA, CPA or equivalent); Big 4 experience preferred.
• 5+ years of relevant financial accounting experience with US GAAP knowledge, local accounting practices, and ERP systems (preferably SAP).
• Proven managerial/leadership experience.
• Working knowledge of Mexico tax compliance (Income Tax, Transfer Pricing, VAT, etc.).
• Fluent English and Spanish; ability to communicate and translate business issues into financial implications.
• Reside within commutable distance to Mexico City office; in-office collaboration required at least 4 days/week.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an international environment with exposure to LATAM accounting and external auditors.
• High ownership role combining delivery, process ownership, and stakeholder management.
• Continuous improvement focus, including systems and workflow automation.
• Direct supervision and coaching of an Accountant, with responsibility for performance management and development.

Hiring process

• In-person interview may be required for external candidates at an hirify.global location prior to a hiring decision.
• Interviews include evaluation of accounting leadership, compliance, and communication capabilities.