Financial Controller

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is a global specialty retailer offering high‑quality, on‑trend clothing, accessories, and personal‑care products under the American Eagle and Aerie brands. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Local Controller to lead the finance and accounting functions for our growing Mexican subsidiary, ensuring financial health and integrity across operations in Mexico.

Position Summary

The Local Controller is the senior finance leader in Mexico. Responsibilities include all aspects of accounting, financial reporting and compliance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting in accordance with Mexican and US GAAP, managing local tax and regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial insights to support the growth of our retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounting cycle from general ledger to the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Mexican GAAP (MX GAAP) and US GAAP (US GAAP).
• Consolidate financial data from the Mexican subsidiary for the US parent, including reporting packages and detailed variance analyses.
• Manage all accounting functions : accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Maintain the general ledger and financial records with accuracy.
• Develop and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure data accuracy.
• Lead all tax‑related matters, ensuring accurate and timely filing of Mexican federal and state tax returns (IVA, ISR, payroll and social‑security).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external audits, regulatory bodies, and internal audit teams.
• Provide strategic financial guidance and recommendations to local leadership to drive profitability and operational efficiency.
• Oversee the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the Mexican market.
• Identify and implement efficiencies in accounting and financial processes using technology and best practices.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize inter‑departmental workflows.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of finance and accounting professionals.
• Ensure payroll processing complies with Mexican regulations.

Tax & Compliance

Operational & Strategic Finance

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Location & Reporting

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