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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.

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