Finance Leader

• Own the full cycle accounting process: A/P, A/R, payroll, bank reconciliations, journal entries, month-end and year-end close
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and reports
• Support the annual strategic and operating plan process by creating budgets, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data and identification of trends to assist with forecasting potential future impact
• Assist with cash flow management and forecasting
• Support global corporate initiatives, transfer pricing, cost sharing, etc.
• Collaborate with corporate tax manager and external CPA for tax planning and annual filings
• Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure proper internal controls
• Manage, support, and improve accounting systems and software integrations
• Assist with inventory tracking, costing, and product margin analysis
• Monitor and investigate cost variances, drive necessary actions with cross functional team members to address deficiencies

• Maintain accurate fixed asset records and tracking in compliance with legal requirements
• Analyze capital expenditure proposals and ensure investments are supported by sound financial projections and plans
• Act as a key business partner to leadership, providing financial insights to support decision-making
• Provide meaningful operational job performance data and insight to identify process improvements and support critical decision making

• Develop and maintain functional and business unit reporting systems that accurately depict performance of key business and financial parameters
• Ensure company compliance to regulatory requirements and timely and accurate report filings including overseeing Free Trade Zone related controls and reports and Procomer Operations Book for Fixed Assets
• Achieve satisfactory financial audit results by external and internal auditors
• Attract and develop talented accounting and finance team members
• Manage relationships with third-party vendors for payroll, benefits, and other support services
• Coordinate with vendors, customers, and banks on finance-related matters
• Support other business functions and special projects as needed
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and operations
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning accurately
• Participate in required company meetings
• Participate in the Operational Excellence Program
• Complete all other work duties as assigned
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, preferably in a small-mid size business or entrepreneurial setting
• Proficiency in accounting software; ERP implementation experience a plus
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with financial modeling and reporting
• Bilingual (English and Spanish]) required
• Experience in a manufacturing company that operates under a Free Trade Zone Regime
• Ability to perform multiple responsibilities within a small-mid sized business environment
• Proven ability to work independently and adapt in a dynamic environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills and a team-player mindset
• Growth mindset with interest in developing leadership capabilities
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to prioritize and multitask

• CPA, CMA, or other accounting designation
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Cretex Companies, Inc.