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PayJoy

. Lead all local accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeMexico City • MexicoSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in local and U.S. GAAP financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls while effectively managing accounting operations and leading teams in a high-growth environment.

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CPA, CA, ACCA CertificationLocal GAAP KnowledgeU.S. GAAP Reporting ExperienceERP Systems ProficiencyInternal Controls Expertise

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Hard Skills

General Ledger ManagementFinancial ReportingStatutory Financial Statements PreparationTax Compliance ManagementVariance AnalysisIntercompany AccountingTransfer Pricing DocumentationFinancial Governance FrameworksMonth-End Close ProcessesYear-End Close Processes

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCommunication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationAttention to DetailIntegrity

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteOracleSAPFinancial Reporting Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACAACCA

Industry Keywords

FintechFinancial ServicesLendingPaymentsRegulated Financial Institutions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead all local accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with local GAAP and U.S. GAAP / corporate reporting standards.
Prepare and review statutory financial statements, regulatory filings, and local compliance reports.
Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities.
Oversee local tax compliance, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and other statutory filings.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance frameworks consistent with corporate standards and SOX-style controls where applicable.
Partner with the Corporate Controller and global accounting team to ensure alignment of accounting policies, reporting packages, and consolidation requirements.
Support the monthly and quarterly corporate close and consolidation process, including preparation of reporting packages and variance analysis.
Develop and implement scalable accounting processes and systems to support business growth in the region.
Partner with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Operations to support financial planning, regulatory matters, and operational initiatives.
Provide financial insights and guidance to local leadership on business performance and risks.
Manage and mentor the local accounting and finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
Support cross-border transactions, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing documentation.
Assist with new product launches, entity structuring, and market expansion initiatives from an accounting and compliance perspective.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification required.
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in multinational or public companies.
Strong knowledge of local GAAP and statutory reporting requirements in the relevant country.
Experience working with U.S. GAAP reporting and multinational corporate consolidation.
Background in fintech, financial services, lending, payments, or regulated financial institutions strongly preferred.
Experience managing external audits and statutory compliance.
Demonstrated expertise in internal controls, financial governance, and accounting policy implementation.
Proven ability to operate in a fast-growing, high-growth or startup environment.
Experience managing or building local accounting teams.
Strong proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar).
Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Ability to work effectively with global teams across multiple time zones.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ownership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Seguro de gastos médicos mayores, plan de descuentos en salud, odontología y oftalmología para el empleado y familiares directos.
Seguro de vida.
Financiamiento para teléfono, audífonos, equipo para oficina en casa y beneficios de bienestar.
30 días de aguinaldo
20 días de vacaciones.
50% de prima vacacional.
13% fondo de ahorro.
$2,000 MXN en vales de despensa mensual
$2,000 USD beneficio anual para Co-working travel.
$2,000 USD beneficio anual para desarrollo profesional.