Accounting & Compliance Manager

Grow Your Career with a Leader in Sustainable Agriculture — We’re Hiring a Accounting & Compliance Manager! At American Vanguard, we are not just offering a position — we are offering a path to purpose. If you’re the kind of professional who wants to be part of something bigger, who thrives on challenge, and who’s ready to help shape the future of agriculture — we want to hear from you. Who We Are With over 50 years of experience, American Vanguard Corporation (NYSE: AVD) is a U.S.-based, global provider of technology solutions for agriculture and related industries. We help growers increase yields, protect crops, and address today’s challenges through sustainable, science-driven innovation. Our portfolio includes trusted crop protection products, nutrient management tools, and advanced delivery systems. Serving a wide range of crops—from corn and soybeans to vegetables and specialty crops—we are committed to environmental stewardship, responsible practices, and meaningful partnerships. At American Vanguard, we’re advancing agriculture through innovation, sustainability, and real-world results. About The Position The Accounting & Compliance Manager is a key role having responsibility and act as the point of contact for Internal Control Compliance, Sarbanes-Oxley, Risk and Accounting for AMVAC Mexico. This role combines full responsibility for overseeing the documentation and control process and compliance and responsibility for supporting accounting and reporting operations. The primary daily responsibilities include, but are not limited to, comprehensive knowledge of Controls, Process and Risk Matrix of Finance, and day-to-day accounting operations. Also, this role will liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners as appropriately and prepare reports as requested by local and corporate. This role will be an integral part of the Finance Management Team and overseeing the Finance Compliance, Risk, Accounting and Reporting under the direction of the Director of Finance for Mexico Region. The Accounting & Compliance Manager will serve as the SME focusing on compliance, day-to-day accounting operations, systems efficiency, and reporting. Act as the point of contact Compliance matters in the Mexico region, managing the day-to-day operations and partnering with local leaders to ensure cross-functional collaboration. Collaborate with other departments to drive compliance-focused initiatives; functions may include Finance, Legal, HR/Employee Relations, Procurement, Trade Compliance. Understand processes, regulations, policies and assist in audits, prepare documentation and Evaluate controls in new processes. Support closure of audit issues. Identify and document controls to protect assets, evaluate areas of risk, and detect/prevent fraud. Prepare, utilize, and review work papers and flowcharts that support on the standardization of processes and procedures (SOP) Collaborate with external auditors as required and be the point of contact for audit requirements. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) to assess the effectiveness of the processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives Proactively works with finance stakeholders to lead and monitor month end close and day-to-day activities and results. This includes review of journal entries, key account reconciliations, and overall balance sheet, and financial metric trends to identify gaps and confirm accuracy in reporting. Closely collaborate in the closing, day-to-day operation and reporting processes and ensure the effective performance of the accounting team and in Compliance. Skills Strong problem solving, critical analysis and time management skills, with the ability to juggle different requirements and tasks in a fast-paced environment. Strong team-based orientation along with ability to operate collaboratively. Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills. Able to apply a practical and reasonable approach to compliance issues and initiatives, while maintaining a high standard of integrity. The ability to work under deadline pressure while maintaining a positive and professional attitude in a very fast-paced environment. Experience +5 Years Experience in Accounting & Reporting, SOX, Internal Controls and Process documentation. Energetic and motivated personality, with great multi-tasking Able to work under pressure to tight deadlines Intermediate to advanced computer software skills, including ERP – SAP, Excel and other accounting packages Bachelor’s qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or related. English required Vast knowledge of all local tax regulations, local GAAP and IFRS Strong leadership skills Capable of communicating precisely, effectively and convincingly based on facts with internal and external stakeholders English language skills Must be familiar with General Ledger, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, and Inventory accounting and business processes. High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Demonstrated leadership and ability to add value to business performance.

Creado: Jue, 01 de Ene de 1970