**Description**:
Responsible for establishing and maintaining an effective and accurate accounting system and developing and administrating appropriate controls for that system in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Additionally, this role supports budgeting and forecasting and other related finance activities.
**Key Responsibilities**:
- Support monthly/quarterly/annual financial statement close processes.
- Prepare and/or review manual journal entries as needed ensuring all records have adequate supporting documentation.
- Calculate sales bonuses and oversee Independent Rep Commission payments for accuracy, timeliness and completeness.
- Act as the legal representative for the Mexico and Colombia entities
- Maintain a system of internal controls over accounting transactions and review financial statements and balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy.
- Issue timely and complete financial statements. Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal budgetary reporting requirements.
- Support internal, external and statutory audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements.
- Support financial planning and budget management functions for Mexico and Central America business units.
- Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budgets and forecasts.
- Oversee credit management and ensure policies and practices are being followed correctly and unnecessary risks are not being taken.
- Provide adhoc and scheduled reporting for decision making and metric tracking for all departments across the organization.




- Support due diligence and subsequent integration of potential acquisitions.
- Perform other related duties as required or assigned.
**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Supervise non-supervisory employee(s).
- Interviewing and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Working with Human Resources on employee issues.
**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**:
- Strong communication and presentation skills. Both verbal and written at all levels of the organization.
- Utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail while maintaining a "big picture" business perspective.
- Plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.
- Frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.
- Understands complex accounting and accounting principles.
- Understands Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).




- Travel up to 10%
**About Franklin Electric**:
More than just a workplace, Franklin Electric is a vibrant and inclusive community of forward-thinkers, united by our mission to drive positive impact worldwide. Our culture fosters career growth and personal development, with a focus on promoting from within and nurturing talent. Our recent awards in “America's Most Responsible Companies”, “Most Trusted Companies” by Newsweek, “America’s Climate Leaders” and “Indiana’s Best Places to Work” attest, we're dedicated to upholding the highest standards of corporate responsibility.
At Franklin Electric, we believe that everyone deserves to be treated fairly and respectfully, and that our diversity of thought, culture and experience makes us a stronger company. Our commitment to social responsibility is evident in programs like the Franklin Women's Network and our philanthropic efforts through the Franklin Wells for the World Foundation. Through these endeavors, we've provided clean water to over 284,000 people in 12 countries, addressing the general water crisis head-on,
Locally in our communities, the Franklin Electric Charitable and Educational Foundation (FECEF) supports causes close to our hearts, such as United Way, Boys & Girls Club, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Our dedication to excellence extends beyond our products and services, shaping a brighter future for both our employees and the communities we serve. Join us in driving meaningful change and making a difference with Franklin Electric.

📌 Accounting Manager Nla (Monterrey)
🏢 Franklin Electric
📍 Monterrey