About the job Finance & Administration Manager (hybrid work)
We are Kuona (kuona.ai)! We are revolutionizing revenue optimization for Consumer Goods and Retailers through cutting-edge artificial intelligence. With our AI platform, we help brands like Coca-Cola and Oxxo manage pricing, promotions, and inventory with never-before-seen accuracy. Kuona’s AI SaaS solutions provide real-time, data-driven insights that maximize profitability. With top-tier strategic partners, we are expanding across LATAM, Europe, and beyond. We are setting the global standard in AI-enhanced revenue optimization. Join us if you're curious, innovative, and intent on solving complex challenges using AI. Join us and be part of the team that is shaping the future of commercial intelligence on a global stage.
We are seeking a Finance & Administration Manager to lead Kuona’s financial, administrative, and office operations, ensuring operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and strategic support for decision-making. This role combines high-level technical execution with direct exposure to strategic initiatives, frequent collaboration with senior leadership, and the opportunity to build and improve processes in a scaling environment. The position also involves regular interaction with Mexican government agencies and presenting key financial information to international investors, so excellent professional presence and communication skills are essential.
Why this role matters: This is a strategic, high-impact position at the heart of Kuona’s growth and development. As Finance & Administration Manager, you will own the integrity of our financial operations, ensure world-class compliance, and deliver the insights that drive our business forward. You’ll work directly with the executive team, influence key decisions, and help shape the infrastructure that supports Kuona’s expansion into new markets.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, ensuring compliance with Mexican NIF and US GAAP/IFRS.
Manage cash flow, reconciliations, vendor payments, and payroll, ensuring robust internal controls and liquidity.
Coordinate with external accounting firms and auditors in multiple jurisdictions.Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and profitability analyses in collaboration with the CEO and commercial team.
Manage contracts, renewals, and corporate legal processes.
Prepare financial reports and presentations for investors and the executive team.
Office Management: oversee all office-related operations, including vendor relationships, service contracts, supplies, and ensure the workspace remains compliant, organized, and fully functional.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Provide leadership to a growing team, including mentoring and developing junior finance or administrative staff as the function expands.
What You’ll Eventually Learn at Kuona
Collaborate directly with the executive team on strategic financial planning.
Manage financial, administrative, and office operations in a fast-paced, multinational environment.
Gain exposure to capital raising processes, investor relations, and high-level financial reporting.
Design and implement advanced financial models and resource optimization strategies.
Negotiate with strategic clients, vendors, and international partners.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; CFA or certifications in financial modeling are a plus.
Minimum 4 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
Proven track record in managing multi-entity or multinational financial operations.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial analysis tools.
Strong knowledge of Mexican accounting and tax regulations (NIF) and IFRS/GAAP for international operations.
Advanced English, both written and spoken.
Excellent professional presence and communication skills, with the ability to represent the company to government authorities and present effectively to investors.
Ability to thrive in a startup environment, with strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and adaptability.
- This role requires going back and forth between spaces, so having a car is required.