Controller- Confidencial

Job Title: Controller

Location: [Location]

Company Overview: Maxi Send is a leading financial services company providing money transfers, bill payments, pre-paid long-distance calling, and cell phone top-ups, primarily serving the US-Latin American corridor. We pride ourselves on our dedication to delivering the highest quality services to our customers. We are a leading remittances company, privately owned and backed by private equity. Our mission is to provide seamless and efficient money transfer solutions to our customers worldwide. With a significant portion of our workforce based in Mexico, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Controller to oversee our accounting and financial operations while contributing to our growth strategy.

Position Summary: The Controller will play a crucial role in managing the company's financial health, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, maintaining accurate financial records, managing the companys financial reporting process, and providing strategic insights to support decision-making. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and will lead a team of accounting professionals, both in the U.S. and Mexico.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Management:
  • Lead and manage different departments, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting functions. This position will have X number of direct reports.
  • Provide strong leadership and guidance to the accounting teams, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Manage and grow talent by providing feedback and clear guidance to the different team members across the Controllership group.
• Financial Reporting:
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
  • Oversee statutory accounting and reporting for the local entity in Mexico, ensuring compliance with Mexican GAAP as well as local requirements and laws.
  • Maintain effective accounting standards, policies, and processes to ensure that recording, analysis, and reporting of financial information are clear, consistent, and timely.
  • Prepare financial information and reports required by key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with the CFO and the Executive Committee on strategic initiatives and financial planning.
  • Identify reporting needs, create and deliver relevant information that support and enhance management in their decision making.
• Internal Controls and Procedures:
  • Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  • Establish, modify, document, and coordinate the implementation of proper internal control procedures.
  • Design, review and implement and accounting or key financial policies, as needed.
• Process Improvement:
  • Identify and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
  • Identify and support implementation of technology tools that could automate or simplify processes.
• Tax Compliance and Planning:
  • Oversee tax compliance for the company, ensuring adherence to local, state, and federal tax regulations in both the U.S. and Mexico.
  • Prepare and file necessary tax returns, and manage relationships with tax authorities.
  • Develop tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support overall business objectives and align financial strategies with company goals.
  • Provide support to the CFO, managing operations independently and ensuring technical accounting issues are addressed accurately.
• Audit Coordination:
  • Liaise with external auditors and manage the audit process, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Review and analyze audit results and recommend for approval the audited financial statements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field; CPA required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Big 4 experience highly desired.
• Experience in the financial services industry, preferably in remittances or payment processing.
• Proven experience in leading and managing accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, and compliance, including familiarity with Mexican accounting practices.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to lead cross-border teams. Experience in running operations in both the USA and Mexico is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient in accounting processes, as well as software and financial management systems; experience with Oracle Net Suite is a plus.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated and open to being a hands-on problem solver.
• Have high ethical standards.
• Be a strong and empathetic leader that can guide the Controllership function to the next level.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive company culture that values diversity and cross-cultural teamwork.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and relevant experience to [contact email].