Chief Accountant / Chief Controller

Finance team:

We are looking for an experienced, detail - oriented Chief Accountant / Chief Controller to lead the accounting and financial control function of our growing retail fintech in Mexico. This role is critical to ensuring financial integrity, compliance with local regulations, and timely and accurate reporting. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of Mexican GAAP, regulatory frameworks (CNBV, SAT), and banking industry standards.

 

Challenges that await you:

Accounting & financial reporting

• Deep expertise in Mexican Financial Reporting Standards (NIF) / Circular Única de Bancos (CUB), with the ability to prepare and interpret financial statements under both frameworks. In - depth knowledge of accounting principles for financial institutions, including up-to-date familiarity with any differences between US GAAP/IFRS and Mexican GAAP as applicable to banks.
• Oversee all general accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes.
• Oversee preparation of Banks’ regulatory reports preparation.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of stand alone and consolidated financial statements in accordance with Mexican GAAP.
• Manage the chart of accounts, general ledger, and reconciliations across all financial systems.
• Prepare internal management reports and financial KPIs for leadership and Board use.

Regulatory compliance & audit

• Proven ability to liaise with auditors and ensure compliance with internal and external audit standards.
• Experience preparing regulatory reports for CNBV or other regulators.
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of regulatory reports to CNBV, SAT, Banxico, and other applicable authorities.
• Serve as the key liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and ensure compliance at all times.
• Ensure full compliance with all local tax and financial regulations. 
• Coordinate with tax advisors on filings (e.g. income tax, VAT), integrating tax compliance into the financial control process.
• Maintain proper governance over financial reporting, including overseeing the preparation of board and investor financial reports as needed.
• Support the CFO in any corporate finance or governance tasks related to the controllership function.

Internal Controls & risk management

• Develop and maintain robust internal control systems over financial reporting and operational accounting processes
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, automation, and accuracy in accounting workflows.
• Collaborate with Risk, Treasury, and Operations teams to ensure financial risks are identified and addressed.

Team Leadership

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing accounting team.
• Establish clear performance objectives, training plans, and professional development paths.

Systems & Technical Skills

• Hands-on experience implementing or upgrading financial systems (ERP, accounting software) and driving process automation initiatives to streamline accounting operations.
• Proficiency in using advanced Excel for financial analysis is expected; familiarity with business intelligence and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an advantage.
• Comfort working in a tech-driven environment with cloud-based tools and fintech platforms is important.

Project and change management

• Project management abilities with a proven track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering results.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects such as system implementations, new product integrations, and process improvements simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, ensuring that projects in the finance domain meet their objectives, timelines, and budgets.

What makes you a great fit:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Professional certification: CPA, CIMA, ACCA or Contador Público Certificado (CPC).
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Prior experience in the banking sector or in Big4 (audit, FAAS) in Mexico.
• Strong command of Mexican GAAP, CNBV accounting manuals, and tax regulations.
• Proficient in accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle NetSuite, or local ERP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with IFRS, SOFIPO/SOFOM regulatory environments, or financial institutions
• Experience supporting fundraising or investor reporting processes.
• English Advanced

Our ways of working:

• Innovative Spirit: A commitment to creativity and groundbreaking solutions.
• Honest Feedback: valuing open, transparent communication.
• Supportive Team: a strong, collaborative community.
• Celebrating Achievements: recognizing our wins together.