GL Manager - GBS - Guadalajara Jalisco

The GL Manager will be responsible for leading the Record-to-Report accounting operations across 7 countries, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and develop a team of Team Leaders, with 3 direct reports and approximately 24 indirect reports.
• Oversee General Ledger and Record-to-Report activities across multiple countries.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Lead month-end closing activities, ensuring a 2-day close and reporting on Day 3.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidation and reporting packages.
• Manage accounting operations according to country-specific requirements and ensure adherence to global accounting policies.
• Drive regional accounting strategies and continuous improvement initiatives across different markets.
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders across the region and corporate headquarters, including teams in the US, Canada and Brazil.
• Ensure operational performance, quality and compliance across the Record-to-Report organization.
• Support process improvement and change management initiatives within the Shared Service Center.

Lead multi-country R2R operations across 7 countries.Ensure IFRS and US GAAP compliance with accelerated close.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a managerial position within accounting, Record-to-Report or General Ledger operations.
• Proven experience leading multi-country accounting operations.
• Previous experience within a Shared Service Center is mandatory.
• Advanced English is mandatory, with proven experience communicating with international stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Experience managing accelerated month-end close processes and tight reporting deadlines.
• Solid knowledge of financial reporting and consolidation processes.
• Experience working with regional and corporate stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Previous Big 4 experience is a plus.

• Hybrid working model: 3 days onsite and 2 days remote.
• Competitive compensation package