Chief Accounting Officer (Hybrid) - Guadalajara, Mexico.

Our Chief Accounting Officer (CAO) is responsible for leading the company's global accounting operations, financial reporting, technical accounting, and internal controls. This role ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial information in compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and other regulatory requirements. The CAO serves as a key strategic partner to the CFO and executive leadership team, supporting scalable growth, governance, and audit readiness.

📍 Location: Providencia, Guadalajara, Mexico (3 days per week in the office)

🗣️ Language: Bilingual, English and Spanish

💼 Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work and currently reside in Mexico

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Lead the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee the financial close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Establish, maintain, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including revenue recognition, consolidations, leases, equity, and business combinations.

SOX & Internal Controls

• Own the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, including design, documentation, testing, and remediation of internal controls.
• Ensure a strong internal control environment to safeguard company assets and financial integrity.
• Partner closely with Internal Audit and external auditors to address findings and strengthen controls.

Audit & Regulatory Compliance

• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors.
• Lead audit planning, execution, and resolution of audit issues.
• Support SEC reporting and regulatory filings, as applicable.
• Ensure compliance with evolving accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting organization.
• Build scalable accounting processes and organizational structure to support growth.
• Drive accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development across the team.

Strategic Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CFO and executive leadership on accounting implications of strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Operations on cross-functional financial matters.
• Support M&A activity, integrations, and system implementations from an accounting and controls perspective.

Requirements

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required or strongly preferred.
• MBA or Master's in Accounting a plus.

Experience

• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior leadership or controllership roles.
• Big 4 public accounting background required, with prior experience at Deloitte strongly preferred
• Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Proven ownership of SOX compliance and internal controls, ideally within a public or pre-IPO company.
• Experience leading audits and working directly with external auditors.
• SEC reporting experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Proven people leader with experience scaling teams and processes.
• High attention to detail with a strategic, business-oriented mindset.

What Success Looks Like

• Accurate, timely financial reporting with clean audit outcomes.
• Effective SOX compliance and strong internal control environment.
• Scalable accounting processes aligned with business growth.
• A high-performing, engaged accounting team

Benefits

Why Join MezTal?

At Meztal, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.

• Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December
• Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN
• Minor Medical Insurance: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor's appointments and accident reimbursements
• Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
• Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
• Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law
• Floating Holidays: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico
• Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
• Hybrid Scheme: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
• Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States
• MezTal Internal Events: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal
• Academic Agreements: Access to national universities and language schools