Director of Finance – Mexico

Our client, a multinational manufacturing organization with significant operations in Mexico. This executive will serve as the senior finance leader in Mexico and a key member of the regional leadership team. This role requires a strategic yet hands-on finance leader with deep expertise in maquiladora operations, IMMEX compliance, and SAT audit management.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Operational Finance Leadership

- Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting for Mexico operations
- Provide financial insight and decision support to country and regional leadership
- Drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational performance initiatives
- Develop KPIs and reporting tools to enhance business visibility and accountability

Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee all accounting operations in accordance with Mexican GAAP and corporate standards
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting
- Maintain strong internal controls and compliance frameworks
- Coordinate with corporate finance on consolidation and reporting requirements

Tax, Compliance & Regulatory Management
- Serve as primary liaison with SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)
- Lead and manage SAT audits, tax reviews, and regulatory examinations
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
- Oversee transfer pricing compliance and documentation




- Maintain full compliance with IMMEX program requirements

Maquiladora & Cross-Border Expertise
- Provide financial oversight for maquiladora structures
- Partner with operations and customs teams to manage import/export implications
- Monitor risks related to permanent establishment, treaty exposure, and regulatory changes

Treasury & Risk Management
- Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and banking relationships
- Ensure financial risk mitigation and adherence to corporate policies

Leadership
- Build, lead, and develop the Mexico finance organization
- Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Act as a trusted advisor to operational leadership

Required Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent preferred
- 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience in Mexico
- Fluent Spanish and English
- Direct experience supporting maquiladora operations
- Strong working knowledge of IMMEX regulations
- Proven experience leading and defending SAT audits
- Deep understanding of Mexican tax and statutory compliance

Preferred

- Experience within multinational manufacturing organizations
- Experience in publicly traded or PE-backed environments
- SOX/internal controls expertise

📌 Director of Finance (Monterrey)
🏢 Vida Group International
📍 Monterrey