Facility Controller

Job Title : Facility Controller Reporting To : General Manager Location : San Miguel de Allende, Mexico About Us Founded in 1971, Monterey Mushrooms became a family-owned business when the company was purchased by Shah Kazemi, who began as an employee himself.

Along the way, we introduced pre-packaged mushrooms for retailers, began growing USDA-certified organic mushrooms, developed sustainable packaging, and more.

We have led innovation in the mushroom category for decades. At Monterey Mushrooms, we don't just grow and source mushrooms;

we're mushroom growers on a mission to deliver organic, sustainably sourced ingredients. Coming from seven farms across North America, our mushrooms are always fresh and always local.

Most of our products begin with premium strains of fresh domestic mushrooms we’ve developed. Then, we pick, package, and deliver our mushrooms to ensure the highest quality standards are upheld, from our farms to your table.

For more information, visit us Why Join Our Organization? We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Facility Controller in San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.

As a Facility Controller, you will be responsible for providing our teams with timely, accurate financial and operating information, including period reporting, annual and periodic forecasts, and financial / business analysis.

The position is our most senior finance management role in San Miguel and is responsible for all financial / accounting systems and internal controls and manages Mexican treasury / cash management, Payroll, tax (income and VAT), Insurance / Risk Management, Audit and Compliance matters- in compliance with MMI Corporate Policies and guidelines.

What Do We Expect? Team Leadership & Development

• Actively support and serve the General Manager and broader sales and operations teams of our fresh mushroom and processing businesses in San Miguel de Allende and has a strong dotted line reporting relationship to our Director of Finance- Fresh Mushrooms and Corporate Chief Financial Officer.
• Lead and develop the Accounting / Finance, Information Systems ( IS ), Payroll and Administrative teams of Grupo San Miguel.
• Lead the Accounting team and inspire a service-oriented and proactive attitude, a culture of urgency and accuracy, timeliness and documented support over our general ledger accounts and balances, our reporting and analysis, in the development and maintenance of standard costs by SKU to be used in margin reports and business analysis, and other key performance indicators.

Cost Control and Analysis

• Safeguard our assets and assure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments.
• Develop, monitor, and support the successful execution of our annual profit plan.
• Maintain strong focus in operations, identifying cost saving opportunities, process, yield and margin improvement, and capacity utilization.

Financial Reporting

Maintain the general ledger, review the monthly close and account reconciliations for our two (2) business operating units in Mexico.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of JDE and other ERP / IT support solutions needed to support the business’ needs efficiently and effectively.
• Work with MMI Corporate Finance to timely complete audits and tax filings, to develop and maintain improved accounting processes and procedures, along with internal controls, and statutory compliance.

Financial Planning, Analysis & Analytics

• Lead the IS team and collaboration with Corporate IS in support of our current legacy ERP and in the development and full implementation of JDE modules, Kronos, QLIK analytics and similar applications.
• Prepare, publish, and analyze period financial statements and review variances with Management (local and MMI corporate headquarters).
• Prepare periodic (weekly, period, quarterly) forecasts and participate in business reviews that discuss assumptions and probabilities underlying these projections.

What are we looking for?

• BS Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of accounting experience.
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a facility or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bi-lingual Spanish / English fluency is required.