Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.
About the role Job SummaryThe Accounting Expert is responsible for managing complex accounting tasks and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of financial records. This role provides expert-level support in financial reporting, audits, and process optimization. This job profile is intended for recognized subject matter experts in a job area. Required to manage large projects or processes with limited oversight from manager. Coaches, reviews and delegates work to lower level professionals.
1. Strong Accounting and Financial Reporting Expertise
• Solid knowledge of IFRS and local Mexican accounting standards.
• Extensive experience in month-end closing, statutory reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Understanding of current and deferred tax accounting and related disclosures.
• Experience with intercompany transactions, recharges, and corporate reporting requirements.
2. Audit Leadership and Compliance
• Proven experience leading internal and external audits with minimal adjustments.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with auditors, corporate teams, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, SOD principles, risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience ensuring compliance with local statutory and corporate requirements.
3. Tax and Regulatory Knowledge
• Strong understanding of: Corporate income tax o Indirect taxes (VAT) o Tax compliance and tax risk management o Tax accounting under IFRS
• Knowledge of Transfer Pricing regulations and international transactions.
• Experience managing relationships with tax advisors and government authorities is highly desirable.
4. Manufacturing / Industrial Sector Experience
• Previous experience in a multinational manufacturing or industrial company.
• Understanding of operational finance processes and interaction with Shared Service Centers.
• Familiarity with Purchase-to-Pay (P2P), Order-to-Cash (O2C), and Record-to-Report (R2R) environments.
5. Leadership and Stakeholder Management
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Ability to influence and collaborate with: o Finance leadership o Shared Service Centers o Treasury o Tax o Legal o Human Resources o External auditors and consultants
• Strong communication and presentation skills for interactions with senior management.
6. Continuous Improvement and Business Process Optimization
• Demonstrated ability to: o Improve accounting processes and controls. o Drive standardization and automation initiatives. o Monitor and improve KPIs. o Identify efficiencies and cost-saving opportunities.
7. Systems and Technology
• Advanced proficiency in: o ERP systems (SAP preferred) o Microsoft Excel o Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with reporting and analytics tools such as Tagetik or Qlik Sense is a plus. 8. Professional Background
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience in multinational organizations.
• Prior experience in Big 4 Audit firms combined with corporate accounting experience is highly valued.
• Professional certifications such as CPA, MBA, or equivalent are considered a strong advantage.
9. Languages
• Advanced English (written and verbal) required due to frequent interaction with global stakeholders and headquarters.
What we offer youWe offer:
* Salary according to experience
* Life insurance
* Savings fund
* 30-day Christmas bonus
* Major medical expenses insurance
* Interaction with international team
* National and international job growth options
* Benefits above the law
Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience in multinational organizations
- Solid knowledge of IFRS and Mexican accounting standards
- Extensive experience with month-end closing, statutory reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
- Knowledge of current and deferred tax accounting, corporate income tax, VAT, tax compliance, and tax risk management
- Experience with intercompany transactions, recharges, corporate reporting, and transfer pricing regulations
- Experience leading internal and external audits
- Knowledge of internal controls, segregation of duties, risk management, and compliance frameworks
- Previous experience in a multinational manufacturing or industrial company
- Experience with Purchase-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, and Record-to-Report environments
- Experience managing and developing accounting teams
- Advanced proficiency with ERP systems, preferably SAP, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Advanced written and verbal English
- Big Four audit experience combined with corporate accounting experience
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent professional certification
- Experience with Tagetik or Qlik Sense
- Experience managing relationships with tax advisors and government authorities
What We Do
Sulzer Ltd. is a global leader in fluid engineering and chemical processing applications, specializing in energy-efficient pumping, agitation, mixing, separation, and purification technologies for fluids of all types. The company provides critical applications for core infrastructure and large essential industries worldwide, supporting energy security and process efficiency. Its innovative solutions enable carbon emission reductions and the development of sustainable polymers, contributing to a circular economy.
