Finance Accounting Specialist

Location: México What We Can Achieve Together: The Finance Accounting Specialist provides specialized finance and accounting-related services to the Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala business units and is responsible for supporting the financial operations and compliance requirements of the local Civil Association in Mexico. They provide specialized services in accounting, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. They provide support on short-term projects across the Business Units. They are an expert in their area of specialization. They administer and maintain finance/accounting activities in accordance with TNC policies and procedures and best practices in financial management. They apply independent judgment to resolve accounting and compliance matters, identify financial risks, and recommend solutions. The Finance Accounting Specialist builds effective partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. They use TNC´s code of conduct and competencies guide for their actions and to be an example for others. They may supervise one or more team members and is responsible for providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, guidance, and performance support. The role helps foster an inclusive, collaborative, and service-oriented team culture by supporting employee development, encouraging continuous learning, promoting accountability, and recognizing contributions. The Finance Accounting Specialist models TNC’s values and competencies, helping build team effectiveness, operational excellence, and strong stakeholder relationships across the region. Responsibilities Serves as the primary finance and accounting focal point for Mexico, Belize and Guatemala business units. Provides guidance to program leadership regarding accounting treatment, financial compliance requirements and implementation of TNC financial policies. Identifies and resolves complex accounting and compliance issues across multiple jurisdictions. Follow our Code of Conduct and consistently demonstrate our Values. ·       Ensure compliance with TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements, and segregation of duties. ·       Review month-end close activities, balance sheet reconciliations, accounting records, and supporting documentation. ·       Supervise cash management, banking operations and timely bank reconciliations. ·       Supervise accounts payable processes and supports accounts receivable management. ·       Coordinate and review accounting, local tax, statutory compliance, and regulatory deliverables for local legal entities, including civil associations, with external advisors and accounting service provider. ·       Ensure external accounting information is complete, accurate, properly supported, and aligned with TNC policies and procedures. ·       Lead the fiscal year-end close process for Business Units (BUs) under responsibility. ·       Oversee statutory filings,…