CooperDouglas has partnered with an established U.S.-based food manufacturing company to identify a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all aspects of its Mexico operations. This is a key leadership opportunity for an accomplished accounting executive who thrives in complex, fast-moving environments and brings structure, clarity, and balance to multi-entity operations.

Reporting directly to U.S. leadership, this CFO will drive financial integrity, compliance, and accountability across borders while partnering closely with operational and corporate teams. You’ll step into a high-impact role supported by an experienced consultant during transition, leading a team eager to advance financial discipline and trust across the company’s Mexico footprint.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all Mexico-based accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, and inventory
• Oversee local tax compliance and resolve legacy Mexican tax matters
• Integrate Mexico reporting into consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP standards
• Strengthen internal control and compliance frameworks; support SOX readiness
• Partner with Finance, Operations, and Corporate Accounting to align cross-border processes and reporting timelines
• Oversee five direct reports and broader teams, fostering accountability and professional growth across Mexico and the U.S.
• Collaborate with compliance officers and external auditors to ensure transparency and accuracy

What You Bring

• Fluency in English and business Spanish is required
• Solid accounting foundation; CPA or equivalent preferred
• Experience in publicly traded or complex audit environments
• Strong cost and inventory accounting background from manufacturing or industrial settings
• Executive presence that blends confidence with humility
• Willingness to travel regularly (~20%) to oversee Mexico operations

Compensation for this role ranges from $250-310K + Bonus & Benefits.