Job Title Sr Supervisor Controller * Reports to * Sr FP&A Mgr and Controller * Department * Finance * Job Location * Guadalajara * Summary* Leads the process to ensure proper US GAAP and statutory accounting & reporting for the Country. The role is focused on ensuring supervising and managing accounting and reporting, analysis is also responsible for the design and maintenance of the Country’s overall internal control environment and alignment to accounting policies. Additionally, the Controller supports compliance activities and provides support to the financial & management teams in the Country & Region as needed to address issues that impact accounting and financial reporting. This position reports to the Country Controller. * Responsibilities:* Oversees all general accounting activities, including transactional processing and reconciliation process for key balance sheet & P&L accounts including promotional allowances, RDAs, DMEs, G&A and intercompany transactions. Coordinate to ensure accounting is completed accurately & timely and all balance sheet accounts are reconciled, and unusual items are resolved on a timely basis. Lead and participate in the monthly accounting close ensuring timeliness, accuracy, completeness and compliance with corporate and statutory policies. Ensure compliance with proper Revenue Recognition policies. Coordinate monthly / quarterly reporting & disclosure requirements. Ensure that focus is on US GAAP accounting while maintaining compliance with local requirements. Perform analysis of balance sheet, cash flows, exposures and income statement variances Ensure compliance with corporate policies and document procedures to address any specifics related to local regulations or the business requirement in the country where appropriate Ensure that the control environment is maintained and/or enhanced as the business needs and process change. Coordinate the SOX process including documentation updates, testing and quarterly certification. Lead/coordinate the implementation of controls as required by changes in business processes, audit reviews or SOX Ensure mechanisms are in place to ensure compliance with the US Foreign Corrupt Practice Act which prohibits bribery, false or misleading accounting, and requires a system of adequate internal controls. Based on variance and other analyses, coordinate an lead research process and control issues, and develop and execute remediation plans as needed Review business performance measures and policy implementation with focus on the key exposure of Cash, Accounts Receivable, Inventories, Accounts Payable, Trade Promotions and DME spending and accruals, and Returns, Discounts and Allowances. Coordinate and let external audit process and reporting with Audit firm. 1. Lead updates to accounting, reporting & control processes based on business, accounting or tax changes 2. Provide support to the financial & management teams in the Country as needed to address issues that impact accounting and financial reporting 3. Lead policies update process across company. * Minimum knowledge and skills* • English speaking and writing skills • Strong organization and planning skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix management organization (country / region / GSS / Corporate) • Ability to interact and communicate well with employees in foreign and Corporate offices (including JV environments) • Advanced knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial reporting processes • Strong proficiency in US GAAP reporting & management reporting need • Ability to leverage business systems (SAP, BW, etc.) and tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) to support business execution and measurement of results • Understanding of Mexico’s statutory accounting and reporting and its impact on US GAAP and reporting * Education* Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance or directly related field. CPA designation preferred. * Experience* Minimum 5-7 years progressive accounting & finance experience Experience in the following areas preferred: U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, reporting to a U.S. parent company, and exposure to managing statutory and tax reporting difference. Manufacturing, sales and marketing accounting & reporting Internal controls and SOX compliance Shared service and IT environments Understanding and/or direct experience with the specific in-country market Experience with and ability to engage with compliance issues in general.