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PayJoy
PayJoy
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
H1B Visa SponsorFintechRetailTelecommunications
PayJoy is a fintech company that expands access to smartphones and financial services through installment-based credit. Its buy now, pay later model enables customers in markets including Mexico, Panama, Peru, Ecuador, Brazil, Colombia, South Africa, and the Philippines to purchase smartphones over three to twelve months without relying on a credit card or traditional bank account. PayJoy also provides cash loans that can be approved through a smartphone, combining mobile technology with alternative financial access across fintech, telecommunications, and retail.
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Senior Country Controller, Mexico

Lead PayJoy’s Mexico accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and controls for its emerging-market credit platform. Oversee statutory filings, audits, consolidation, and the local finance team.

MXMexicoHybridFull-timeSeniorLeadEnglish RequiredController
ERPOracle

Description

  • Run Mexico accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly and annual close.
  • Deliver accurate, timely financial reports under local GAAP, U.S. GAAP, and corporate standards.
  • Prepare and review statutory statements, regulatory filings, and local compliance reports.
  • Manage external auditor, tax advisor, and regulatory authority relationships.
  • Oversee local tax obligations, including corporate income tax, VAT/GST, withholding taxes, and other statutory filings.
  • Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and financial governance in line with corporate standards and applicable SOX-style controls.
  • Coordinate with the Corporate Controller and global accounting team on policies, reporting packages, and consolidation requirements.
  • Support monthly and quarterly corporate close and consolidation, including reporting packages and variance analysis.
  • Build scalable accounting processes and systems to support regional growth.
  • Work with FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Compliance, and Operations on financial planning, regulatory matters, and operational initiatives.
  • Advise local leadership on business performance and financial risks.
  • Lead and develop the local accounting and finance team, including hiring, training, and performance management.
  • Support cross-border transactions, intercompany accounting, and transfer pricing documentation.
  • Contribute accounting and compliance expertise to product launches, entity structuring, and market expansion.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
  • CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting certification required.
  • 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including work at multinational or public companies.
  • Strong knowledge of local GAAP and statutory reporting requirements in the relevant country.
  • Experience with U.S. GAAP reporting and multinational corporate consolidation.
  • Experience in fintech, financial services, lending, payments, or regulated financial institutions strongly preferred.
  • Experience managing external audits and statutory compliance.
  • Expertise in internal controls, financial governance, and implementing accounting policies.
  • Ability to work in a fast-growing company or startup environment.
  • Experience managing or building local accounting teams.
  • Strong command of ERP systems and financial reporting tools such as NetSuite, Oracle, SAP, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with global teams across time zones.
  • High integrity, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership.

Benefits

  • Major medical insurance, plus health, dental, and vision discounts for the employee and immediate family.
  • Life insurance.
  • Financing for a phone, headphones, home office equipment, and wellness benefits.
  • 30 days of annual bonus pay.
  • 20 vacation days.
  • 50% vacation premium.
  • 13% savings fund contribution.
  • MXN 2,000 in monthly grocery vouchers.
  • USD 2,000 annual co-working travel benefit.
  • USD 2,000 annual professional development benefit.

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