Hybrid Senior Controller, US GAAP

at MezTal

• Job title: Senior Controller, US GAAP
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Guadalajara, Mexico

About the role

• Senior Controller managing financial integrity and growth strategy for MezTal's community portfolio. Overseeing accounting processes and financial reporting across multiple locations with strategic planning responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• **Key Responsibilities**
• **Financial Leadership & Team Oversight**
• Lead, mentor, and engage the accounting and finance team, fostering accountability, performance, and continuous improvement.
• Set clear expectations and provide guidance across AP, AR, General Ledger, Treasury, and Payroll functions.
• Represent Finance in leadership meetings, contributing to enterprise-level strategy and execution.
• **Accounting Operations & Close Management**
• Own and oversee **month-end close** across **41 buildings**, ensuring timely, accurate, and audit-ready results.
• Maintain full oversight of **AP, AR, GL, Treasury, and Payroll** operations across the portfolio.
• Ensure consistency, accuracy, and scalability of accounting processes across all entities.
• **Financial Reporting & Compliance**
• Oversee the preparation and review of **financial statements**, ensuring full compliance with **US GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory requirements**.
• Maintain and strengthen **internal controls**, mitigating risk and ensuring financial integrity.
• Lead financial reporting for **investors, partners, lenders, and executive stakeholders**.
• Support audits and external reviews with well-documented, reliable financial data.
• **Cash Management & Banking**
• Lead **cash management strategy** across 41 buildings, ensuring liquidity, visibility, and disciplined execution.
• Manage and strengthen **banking relationships**, including approvals, reporting, and financial negotiations.
• Oversee cash flow analysis, forecasting, and funding needs.
• **Strategic Financial Planning**
• Drive **budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning** in partnership with leadership.
• Analyze financial trends, performance, and variances to support informed business decisions.
• Translate financial insights into clear recommendations for operational and strategic initiatives.
• **Cross-Functional Partnership & Projects**
• Partner closely with **Operations, Marketing, and Corporate teams** to align financial strategy with business goals.
• Lead and execute **special projects**, integrations, and process improvements.
• Support growth initiatives with financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment.
• **Insurance & Tax Oversight**
• Ensure proper oversight of **insurance coverage, renewals, and compliance**.
• Review and monitor **tax calculations, filings, and obligations**, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

Requirements

• **Qualifications & Experience**
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, Master’s degree preferred.
• **10+ years** of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience overseeing **multi-entity, multi-location portfolios** at scale.
• Strong command of **US GAAP**, with working knowledge of IFRS.
• Hands-on experience managing **AP, AR, GL, Treasury, Payroll, and Cash Management**.
• Demonstrated success leading complex **month-end close** processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into executive-level insights.
• Executive presence and communication skills, comfortable presenting to investors and senior stakeholders.
• Fully bilingual in **English and Spanish**.
• **Valid U.S. visa required** for periodic business travel

Benefits

• **Why Join MezTal? **At **Meztal**, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.
• **Christmas Bonus**: 30 days, to be paid in December.
• **Major Medical Expense Insurance**: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
• **Minor Medical Insurance**: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements.
• **Dental Insurance**: Always smile with confidence!
• **Life Insurance**: (Death and MXN Disability)
• **Vacation Days**: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law, with prior approval from your manager. + **Floating Holidays**: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
• **Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.**
• **Hybrid Scheme**: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
• **Multicultural Exposure**: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States.
• **MezTal Internal Events**: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
• **Exclusive Discounts**: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
• **Academic Agreements**: Access to national universities and language schools.