Job Description

Locations: Chihuahua, Mexico

Categories: Accounting/Finance

Req ID: 5495

Overview

At Lutron, we are driven by innovation, quality, and a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our customers worldwide. We are seeking a talented and motivated Lead Accountant to join our manufacturing operations team in Chihuahua, Mexico.

In this role, you will provide financial leadership and accounting expertise supporting our Mexico operations. You will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting and tax regulations, and partnering with local and global stakeholders to support sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities to ensure accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and support general ledger activities.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax filings and compliance requirements.
• Support VAT refund activities and ensure compliance with IMMEX regulations.
• Review payroll accounting, employee benefit accruals, and related accounting processes.
• Prepare financial statements and management reporting packages for local and corporate leadership.
• Analyze financial results and communicate key business insights and recommendations.
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, inventory accounting, and capitalization activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, human resources, and other business functions to drive informed decision-making.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and support the ongoing enhancement of internal controls.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum cumulative 3.00 GPA required
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive accounting and tax experience.
• Experience managing month-end and year-end close processes.
• Knowledge of Mexican accounting standards (NIF).
• Knowledge of Mexican tax regulations, including IVA and ISR.
• Experience supporting financial reporting, compliance, and audit activities.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JD Edwards.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Advanced English proficiency, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with finance and non-finance stakeholders.

Lutron Electronics’ position as the worldwide leader in innovative lighting control and shading solutions has enabled consistent, annual growth. Our company has cultivated a reputation of unsurpassed quality, a broad range of technologies and product offerings, and a strong commitment to servicing our worldwide customers. This has allowed the company to invest in developing new technologies and services, expand our technical capabilities and global presence, and to find and retain the best talent.  Build your career with Lutron where you will enjoy competitive compensation and benefits while exploring many options for continued growth and education. Make a difference every day in our dynamic, people-centric, technology-driven organization. For more information, view our website at  www.lutron.com. 

Lutron Electronics is an Equal Opportunity – Affirmative Action – Employer. We welcome qualified, motivated applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics