Job Description

The Controller I is responsible for leading local financial management. This role ensures accurate accounting records and compliance with financial standards in Mexico and Manitowoc Corporate. The Controller I prepares reports, leads monthly and yearly closing, and attends audit requirements. The position works closely with the regional Controller and local management to provide reliable financial information and maintain internal controls. The Controller for Mexico shall monitor constantly the cash-flow providing comments to variances and align cash necessities with regional finance and Corporate Treasury.

Responsibilities:

• Close Process: Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; ensure reports are accurate and on time.
• Budget Assist in annual budget and quarterly forecasts; help explain variances to department heads.
• Accounting & Compliance Ensure local, US GAAP, and tax compliance; maintain internal controls and company policies.
• Business Support Provide financial data to GM and leaders (sales, costs, expenses, working capital); support monitoring local sales.
• Cross-area Support Work with Treasury, Tax, Corporate Accounting, Audit, and Legal on local matters.
• Cash-flow management: Provide weekly cash-flow projections to Corporate Treasury. Monitor the necessity of operations and act in a timely manner to ensure the funds are available.
• Administrative Support Help with facility operations and daily needs across the region.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial standards (local and US GAAP).
• Ability to prepare accurate reports and support closing processes.
• Good skills in Excel and SAP
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of audits and internal controls
• Clear communication skills to work with managers and regional teams.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to support business decisions.
• Organizational skills to handle multiple tasks.
  
  Required Education and Experience:
• Education Requirements – Bachelor’ Degree.
• Field of Study – Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Experience Requirements (years) – 5-7 years.
• English language knowledge (reading, writing, and speaking at a professional level).
• Experience with ERP systems and Excel.
• Knowledge of local accounting standards and US GAAP.
• Experience leading monthly close and audits is required.

• Work experience in a multinational or regional environment is a plus.

  Work Environment:

• On-site position based in the Mexico office
• Professional office settings with standard equipment and resources.