Finance Controller - Mexico

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Controller to join our team at Mold-Masters and DME in Querétaro. Mold-Masters and DME are global leaders in highly engineered equipment, customized solutions, and aftermarket parts and services for the plastic processing industry. With a large, worldwide installed base, we serve mission-critical markets including automotive, consumer goods, custom molders, packaging, construction, medical, and electronics. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will play a vital role in overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies, standards, and regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic finance team, uphold the highest standards of financial integrity, and contribute to the company's strategic growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Develop and oversee annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models tailored to the plastics aftermarket sector.
• Conduct variance analysis to identify deviations from budgets and provide actionable insights.
• Support strategic initiatives through financial evaluation and scenario analysis.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax laws, and industry standards.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, follow up on audit findings, and implement corrective actions.

Maintain compliance with local tax laws, corporate policies, and government regulations, including payroll-related payments (IMSS, insurance, etc.)

Cost Control & Profitability Management

Conduct profitability analysis by product line, customer, and region to optimize resource allocation and margins.

Oversee the proper recording of all company operations within the current ERP system, ensuring data integrity.

Monitor costs across sales, operations, logistics, and technical services, identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Operational Controlling

Collaborate with sales, operations, and logistics teams to establish KPIs and performance metrics.

Provide financial insights to support operational decision-making.

Track inventory levels, work-in-progress, and supply chain costs to optimize working capital.

Multi customers attendance, with Accounts Receivable aging~400 open customers.

• Cash Flow & Treasury Management
• Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Oversee credit management, collections, payments, and treasury activities, ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
• Systems & Process Optimization
• Maintain and improve ERP and financial systems to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Standardize financial processes and controls across departments.
• Supervise payroll processing and ensure confidentiality in related transactions.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team, providing necessary resources and setting clear departmental goals.
• Set departmental objectives, evaluate performance, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Reporting & Communication

Prepare comprehensive monthly closing reports and financial statements.

Present financial insights and performance metrics to senior management.

Identify opportunities for process improvements within the finance function and implement best practices.

Qualifications:

Proficient in both English and Spanish, with strong verbal and written communication skills in both languages.

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.

Minimum of 8-10 years of financial controlling experience, preferably within the plastics or manufacturing industry.

Strong understanding of the automotive industry.

Extensive knowledge of accounting, taxation, transfer pricing, cost analysis, profitability management and operational controlling.

Experience working with multi-currency transactions and foreign trade operations.

Familiarity with US GAAP, NIF standards, and SOX compliance.

Proven experience in audit coordination, internal controls, and compliance.

Strong proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), reporting tools (e.g., OneStream), and advanced Excel skills.

Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.

Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and maintain a positive work environment in a fast-paced, dynamic setting, with cross-functional teams.

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Who We Are:

Mold-Masters is a global leader in the plastics industry. We design, manufacture, distribute, sell and service highly engineered and customized plastic processing equipment and systems. Our hot runners, temperature controllers, auxiliary injection and co-injection systems are utilized by customers of all sizes in every industry, from small local manufacturers to large worldwide OEM manufacturers of the most widely recognized brands. Over the course of our 50+ year history, we've built our reputation on delivering the best performance through our broad range of innovative technologies that optimize production to enhance molded part quality, increase productivity and lower part cost. Unlock your operations' full potential with Mold-Masters. Mold-Masters is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered, mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com.

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