Assistant Regional Controller

Location: Tultitlan

RESPONSIBILITIES

• With Our Consumer at the Heart, Your Key Responsibilities Will Be To:
• Oversee and deliver accurate financial reporting across Bacardi's Latin America & Caribbean (LAC) region, covering a diverse portfolio of emerging markets.
• Drive a strong internal control environment across the region, partnering effectively with both internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate closely with regional teams, Global Finance, and Bacardi Enterprise Services (BES) to ensure complex accounting matters are reported in accordance with US GAAP.
• Partner with in-market, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to drive working capital optimization initiatives.
• Work with in-market teams and Centers of Excellence to ensure compliance with statutory financial reporting, tax reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Lead process efficiency and optimization initiatives across multiple finance sub-processes, while supporting the implementation of SAP S/4HANA.
• Contribute to strategic and special projects in partnership with regional and global stakeholders.
• Identify risks, vulnerabilities, and opportunities to strengthen systems, controls, and processes.
• Champion accounting excellence, governance, and control best practices across the organization.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The Skills and Experience Needed to Create Your Legacy

• Big Four audit experience and/or relevant industry experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting standards and US GAAP.
• Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to lead multiple complex initiatives simultaneously while ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance standards, and financial processes to ensure data integrity and reporting accuracy.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and CAPEX.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills, with the ability to deliver high-quality results under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships, collaborate cross-functionally, and influence business decisions through effective stakeholder management.
• Proven ability to identify solutions through analytical thinking, sound judgment, and innovation.
• Experience leading large, geographically dispersed teams and influencing senior leadership.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; Master's degree and CPA qualification required.

PERSONAL QUALITIES

The Personal Attributes Needed to Create Your Legacy

• A hands-on leader who understands the business deeply and works alongside the team to drive best-in-class performance.
• Strong attention to detail, balanced with the ability to maintain a strategic finance perspective.
• A willingness to take ownership and embrace additional responsibilities when needed.
• Belonging: Creates an inclusive environment where people feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.
• Self-Awareness: Demonstrates strong self-awareness, understanding personal strengths, development areas, and impact on others.
• People Agility: Builds strong relationships, navigates complex situations effectively, and elevates team performance.
• Results Agility: Consistently delivers results in new and challenging situations while inspiring confidence in others.
• Mental Agility: Thinks critically and strategically, solving complex problems through creativity and fresh perspectives.
• Change Agility: Embraces change with curiosity, resilience, and a continuous learning mindset.
• WHY JOIN BACARDI?
• Join a high-performing team committed to making a meaningful impact and leaving a lasting legacy.
• Collaborate across a global organization while helping shape the future of Finance in the LAC region.
• Take on challenging, rewarding work that offers significant opportunities for growth and development.
• "If you're ready to work hard, make a difference, and be part of an exceptional team, this is the place for you."

LEADERSHIP AGILITY

At Bacardi we care deeply about finding brilliant talent who can bring the following personal attributes to help elevate our 3Fs: Fearless, Family, Founder culture to the next level.

Belonging: You have a strong capacity to create a culture of ‘Belonging’, where people feel appreciated for who they are, what they do, and who they can become

Self-Awareness: You have high levels of self-awareness, are reflective and know yourself well, understanding both your own strengths and weaknesses and your impact on others

People Agility: You bring a deep ability to understand and relate to people and navigate through tough situations to harness and multiply collective performance

Results Agility: You demonstrate consistent delivery of results in first-time situations by inspiring teams, exhibiting a presence that builds confidence in yourself and others.

Mental Agility: You can think critically to penetrate complex problems and expand the possibilities by making fresh connections. You think strategically whilst being execution focused and bring creativity to the challenges you’re presented with

Change Agility: You have a deep natural curiosity, desire to experiment and ability to effectively deal with the heat of change. You have a growth and learning mindset: ready to test, stumble, learn and apply from experience

Disclaimer: Bacardi seeks talent from all backgrounds to bring diversity of thought, agility and capability to our organization across the globe. We promote a working environment where all employees are treated and rewarded fairly. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination that adversely affects individuals or groups on the basis of national origin, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, and any other legally protected aspect of a person’s identity.

U.S. applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.

Perks of Working for us

At Bacardi, we are committed to providing our Primos (employees) with a comprehensive Total Rewards package of compensation, benefits, incentives, allowances, well-being, and much more to meet the needs of themselves and their families. It goes beyond just Cash! The total rewards program is based on pay for performance, whereby the incentive programs are linked to company and individual performance.

Compensation, Paid Time Off & Retirement

Competitive Pay Package

Competitive Holiday/Paid Time Off, plus additional days offered ( i.e., volunteer day, allowing you to give back to the community)

Retirement/Pension Plan

Health & Wellbeing

Medical, Critical Illness, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Best-in-class, family-friendly, and inclusive leave policies

Additional Benefits

• The benefits /perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Bacardi, your work location, and are subject to change.
• Some benefits may be subject to an employee contribution.
• Some benefits may be fully or partially subsidized. Incentive plans are linked to the nature of your employment and can vary based on region, market, function or brand.