Description

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About our client

Our client is an investment management company focused on real estate investments across Mexico and the broader Latin American region. The company is backed by a private equity manager with a track record of developing and managing diversified real estate platforms across multiple property sectors. This position will lead the accounting function ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting while driving the transformation of accounting processes to create a scalable, efficient operation. This hands-on leadership role will be key in supporting the company's continued growth. The position is based in Mexico City. What the job involves

• Lead the end-to-end accounting function across the group's entities, overseeing general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under US GAAP, IFRS, and Mexican NIFs
• Oversee financial reporting, investor reporting (ILPA), external audits, internal controls, and technical accounting, maintaining accounting policies and procedures, preparing technical accounting memos, and ensuring compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulations
• Drive accounting transformation and operational excellence by redesigning processes, implementing scalable policies and systems, leveraging MRI and automation technologies, and improving efficiency, data quality, and close timelines
• Analyze financial results and key performance trends to identify variances, cost-saving opportunities, operational efficiencies, and process improvements while providing actionable insights to management
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and professional development
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, providing financial analysis and recommendations that support the organization's growth and profitability

Who we are looking for

• Progressive experience in accounting and reporting, including substantial hands-on experience preparing and reviewing financial statements. Big 4 experience required
• Real estate experience needed; lodging and/or hospitality is highly desirable
• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA / public accountant certification is strictly required
• Deep technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and Mexican NIFs
• Demonstrated experience in designing and improving accounting processes and working with accounting systems (MRI or a comparable ERP)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Results-oriented self-starter with strong initiative and ability to deliver on deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task and establish priorities in a fast-paced, fluid work environment
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English is mandatory

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