Finance Director

THE COMPANY

Our client is seeking a skilled, highly motivated, and entrepreneurial individual to join the team as Finance Director of its non-governmental organization, a family of land and marine-based companies, philanthropic initiatives, and community projects, which contribute to the vision of a world in which community, environment, and economy function as an integrated system of well-being. was created in 2015 as an umbrella brand for a diverse group of activities that share a common vision for the area in and around La Paz, Mexico. The organization  applies a range of tools, including grant-making and business initiatives, to create healthy communities and environments with a diverse economic base, while honoring and nurturing the planet. Committed to creating successful economic models, while restoring the balance between the complementary systems that exist in nature. 

THE POSITION

Seeking an experienced and analytical finance director with strong numerical skills and binational experience to drive our organization’s financial operations and improve financial performance. Duties for the finance director will include supervising accounting and administration staff, overseeing internal controls, setting financial targets, developing a financial strategy, monitoring expenditure and cash flow, evaluating investments, and managing tax compliance. Your skills in sound financial planning coupled with your ability to direct financial assets will assist our organization in implementing effective financial strategies, improving revenue, maintaining a healthy financial position, and enhancing financial reporting throughout the organization.

The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills, good strategic thinking, excellent communication skills, exceptional numerical proficiency, and strong leadership skills. The noteworthy finance director should harmonize financial operations, develop effective financial strategies, guide efforts towards financial stability, monitor all financial activities, promote revenue growth, ensure compliance with accounting regulations, and maintain good relationships with investors.

THE CANDIDATE

Finance Director Responsibilities:

• Directing financial planning and strategy.
• Analyzing and reporting on financial performance.
• Overseeing audit and tax functions.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies.
• Preparing forecasts and comprehensive budgets.
• Training accounting staff.
• Reviewing departmental budgets.
• Assessing, managing, and minimizing risk.
• Analyzing complex financial data.
• Managing internal controls.

Finance Director Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 10 to 15 years of experience in finance departments.
• 5 years’ experience as a finance director.
• Proficiency in accounting software.
• Financial management experience.
• Strong aptitude for math.
• English and Spanish spoken.
• Good communication skills.
• Experienced in development and implementation of ERP systems is preferred.
• Broad knowledge of accounting principles.
• Extensive knowledge of Mexican and US Tax law and processes