RTR Senior Accountant

Job Summary

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level and make a real impact? IFF is a global leader in flavors, fragrances, food ingredients and health & biosciences, we deliver sustainable innovations that elevate everyday products. Global Business Services: Delivering streamlined, scalable support—enhancing efficiency, compliance and service excellence across the company. The role is based in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City (hybrid role). Be part of a creative, solution-oriented team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration.

Where You’ll Make a Difference

Lead the Record-to-Report (R2R) process for the Americas region, providing service and support to North America (NA) while ensuring operational excellence and compliance. Manage day-to-day activities of the General Ledger (GL) Accounting Team, including supervision, performance monitoring, and internal reporting. Oversee GL account reconciliations, review and analyze the General Ledger/trial balance, and collaborate with local Finance teams to identify necessary adjustments. Ensure team utilization, holiday balance, and mandatory training compliance according to established guidelines. Drive process improvements, implement mitigation plans, and support new transitions within the team. Monitor global accounting activities, promote integration, and lead change initiatives. Support the preparation and submission of financial statements and consolidation processes. Act as the first point of escalation for local teams and other areas, ensuring timely resolution of issues.

What Makes You the Right Fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 4–6 years of relevant experience in general accounting and financial processes.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, including GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, with strong emphasis on Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP ECC.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining accuracy and delivering excellent customer service.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively in a team.
• Critical thinking, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• Resilience and ability to work under pressure.

How Would You Stand Out?

• Experience in leading process improvement initiatives or transitions.
• Familiarity with global accounting operations and shared service environments.
• A proactive, can‑do attitude with strong organizational skills.

Why Choose Us?

• Professional onboarding process.
• Training opportunities.
• Learning and development programs.

Company Values and Diversity Statement

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more. We consider all qualified candidates equally and based on merit, without regard to religion, ethnicity, national origin, race, age, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or disability.