Senior Accountant (MX)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role, preferably in CPG or a high-growth environment.
• Strong understanding of AP, AR, inventory management, and financial reporting.
• Proven ability to develop and implement financial policies and strategies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in scenario analysis and forecasting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and financial tools.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to handle high AP volume efficiently.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all general accounting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and manage budgets, financial planning, and forecasting.
• Handle inventory management, particularly in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) sector.
• Approve and optimize accounts payable (AP) processes, ensuring efficiency despite high volume.
• Strategize ways to extend bill payment timelines while managing outstanding invoices.
• Own and manage all accounting functions, ensuring streamlined financial operations.
• Collaborate with a private equity (PE) partner on financial decisions and reporting.
• Revise AP policies and improve payment processes.
• Leverage trade loans based on AR to maintain liquidity.
• Conduct write-offs for obsolete inventory and track inventory with support from the R&D team.
• Perform scenario analysis related to trade spend, budgets, and financial forecasting.
• Be available for calls with stakeholders regarding financial matters.
• Review expenses and ensure cost control, without direct involvement in analytics strategy.
• Manage collections and optimize AR processes.