Sr. Finance Accountant - MX

AVEVA · Mexico City

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AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at AVEVA Careers.

Location: CDMX

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The Sr Finance Accountant will support a strong financial control environment, lead key aspects of the accounting close cycle, and act as a primary partner for internal/external audit, SOX compliance, and statutory/data reporting requirements.

This role reports to the Controller and requires strong technical accounting discipline, excellent coordination skills, and advanced proficiency in Oracle and Excel.

Key responsibilities - You will do:

• Support and/or lead activities across the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial results.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to obtain required inputs and resolve close-related issues.
• Balance sheet governance
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and review reconciliations prepared by others to ensure they are complete, accurate, and properly supported.
• Identify reconciling items, drive timely resolution, and ensure appropriate documentation and approvals are maintained
• SOX compliance & internal controls
• Own and execute assigned SOX controls, including evidence collection, control performance documentation, issue remediation, and control improvement initiatives.
• Partner with stakeholders to ensure controls are designed effectively and operating consistently.
• Internal audit & external audit support
• Act as a key point of contact for internal audit and external audit requests, ensuring responses are accurate, consistent, and delivered on time.
• Prepare audit schedules, supporting documentation, and walkthrough materials; coordinate remediation actions where needed.
• Tax and statutory/data requests
• Prepare and respond to tax requests (e.g., data pulls, support for filings, documentation requests) in partnership with Tax and the Controller.
• Prepare required Census reports and other regulatory or third-party data submissions as assigned, ensuring data integrity and traceability.
• Systems and data management
• Utilize Oracle to extract and validate financial data required for close, reconciliations, audits, and reporting.
• Use advanced Excel to build templates, analyses, and reconciliations that improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Identify and implement process improvements to strengthen controls, streamline close activities, enhance reconciliation quality, and improve audit readiness.
  

Required Qualifications & Experience - You will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (or equivalent experience).
• English language proficiency - Bilingual/Advanced
• 8+ years of strong experience in controllership/close-focused finance roles with demonstrated ownership of balance sheet processes, reconciliations, and audit support.
• Working knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control concepts (design and operating effectiveness).
• Hands-on experience with Oracle (ERP) and advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data validation, complex reconciliations).
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Audit-ready mindset and strong controls orientation
• Clear written and verbal communication (especially for audit responses)
• Strong prioritization and deadline management during close and audit cycles
• Process improvement and standardization focus.

A PLUS:

• Experience working in a global, matrixed organization and partnering across Finance and non-Finance teams.
  

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.

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