Internal Controls Manager - SOX

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Element employees make a difference in the lives of others every day. We are re-defining the fleet management industry to be people first, then business – delivering on our promise of a superior client experience. This takes hard work and innovation, and we need more like-minded people on our team.

As an Internal Controls Manager based in Mexico City, you are a key member of the company’s unified global Internal Audit & Controls team, reporting directly to the Director, SOX Implementation & ICFR with a dotted line relationship to Finance Leadership in Mexico City. You will lead, assess, and support the continued enhancement of the company’s internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) program for the Mexico business.

In this role, you will take a central position in strengthening the local control environment by ensuring that business processes and IT controls are effectively designed, documented, tested, remediated, and monitored. The company’s ICFR framework is undergoing a comprehensive uplift to align with SOX-compliant standards, and you will be instrumental in driving this transformation across the Mexico operations.

You will collaborate closely with local finance and operations teams as well as corporate stakeholders to benchmark processes, identify efficiencies, harmonize best practices, and ensure alignment with global ICFR expectations. You will also partner with the global ICFR team to understand and apply broader control standards, helping to ensure consistency and scalability of the program in the region.

In addition to leading the ICFR program, the role will offer opportunities to participate in process improvement initiatives and advisory engagements, contributing insights that enhance operational effectiveness, risk management, and compliance maturity across the business.

You will work cross-functionally with process owners, IT, internal audit peers, and external consultants to drive continuous improvement and ensure readiness for external assurance. Fluency in both English and Mexican Spanish—written and verbal—is essential for effective collaboration across geographies and stakeholder groups.

This is a hands-on yet strategic role, blending execution of internal control activities with oversight of co-sourced partners and partnership across diverse business functions. The Manager will help shape and mature the ICFR program in Mexico while contributing to broader advisory initiatives, supporting sustainable compliance, operational efficiency, and a strong culture of internal control. This is an individual contributor role with potential to evolve into a people leadership position as the global Internal Audit & Controls organization continues to mature.
 

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• 7–8 years (or more) of progressive experience in public accounting, internal audit, or internal controls / SOX / ICFR roles
• Strong track record in designing, documenting, testing, and remediating internal controls (business process controls and entity level controls)

• CPC (Contador Público Certificado) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA, US) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), or equivalent risk / control certification

• Fluency in both English and Mexican Spanish — written and verbal.

Additionally preferred qualifications/ experience (good to have):

• Experience at a publicly traded company (or with SOX / SEC reporting or similar environment) or in a Big 4 consulting / public accounting environment
• Experience working with and managing co-sourced / outsourced control operations or oversight (vendor / partner management)
• Experience in process improvement, automation, or data analytics (Power BI or similar DA tools) in control / compliance environments is a plus
• Working knowledge of SAP Hana environment
• Working knowledge of Workiva’s Control platform (GRC tool used to manage control inventory and testing)

The Internal Controls Manager role requires a blend of technical expertise, sound judgment, and strong interpersonal skills to support the organization’s ongoing uplift of its ICFR framework to SOX-compliant standards.

As part of the Company’s unified global Internal Audit & Controls team, the Manager will work under the guidance of the Director, SOX & ICFR, while taking ownership of control monitoring, testing, and process improvement activities. The role demands both independent initiative and collaborative execution across multiple teams and stakeholder groups.

Technical Knowledge & Core Capabilities

• Strong knowledge of SOX 404, ICFR, and COSO frameworks, with hands-on experience in control design, documentation, testing control design and operating effectiveness, control deficiency analysis, and remediation support.
• Experience applying ICFR concepts within a LOD3/internal audit environment.
• Skilled in risk-based scoping, process walkthroughs, and maintenance of process narratives, and control matrices.
• Ability to independently validate management’s assertions and identify risks not previously recognized.
• Ability to oversee and review the work of co-sourced teams and internal teams, ensuring quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP S4 HANA), understanding of automated controls, configurable controls, and key reports
• Direct experience with Workiva (Wdesk) or similar governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); familiarity with data analytics tools (Power BI, Alteryx) is a plus.
• Experienced in collaborating across cross functional groups with proven ability to influence stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and evaluative skills for interpreting third-party SOC reports and interpretation of complementary user entity controls (CUECs) – mapping them to internal control processes

Decision Making & Impact

• Makes informed, day-to-day decisions on control design, testing approach, and remediation, escalating significant issues with recommendations for resolution.
• Ensures decisions align with ICFR methodology, risk tolerance, and reporting standards
• Provide practical insights and recommendations that improve control design, testing efficiency, and audit readiness.
• Budget oversight for vendor/ co sourcing arrangements, participates in resource planning and evaluates vendor performance.

Complexity & Independent Judgment

• Exercise sound judgment in assessing control design and operational effectiveness.
• Applies professional skepticism and challenges assumptions when needed.
• Balance guidance from the Director with independent problem-solving and initiative.
• Escalates issues early with well-formed risk rationale
• Handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to shifting business needs.

Leadership & Autonomy

• Operate under Director’s strategic guidance, acting as a primary point of contact for Mexico ICFR activities
• Drives day-to-day tasks independently.
• Oversee and reviews work of co-source team, providing feedback, and ensuring quality control.
• Organize and manage individual workstreams while collaborating effectively on larger initiatives.

Innovation & Problem Solving

• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate control processes.
• Use analytical thinking to resolve control and process challenges efficiently.
• Use analytics and data drive insights to detect trends, emerging process risks
• Contributes to building a scalable, technology-enabled control environment.

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong bilingual communication skills (English and Mexican Spanish); able to convey technical matters clearly and confidently.
• Ability to challenge management effectively
• Initiative-taking, organized, demonstrates ownership and accountability for deliverables.
• Build partnerships across departments and levels of the organization.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Balance seeking guidance with taking initiative and making sound decisions.
• Maintain high integrity, ethical standards, and ownership.

What’s in it for You

At Element, we recognize our team's efforts with a competitive compensation package and benefits that go beyond legal requirements:

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus

• Savings fund and savings account

• Retirement plan with company contribution

• Grocery and restaurant vouchers

• Support for sports activities

Additionally, we offer non-monetary benefits that enhance your quality of life, serve the needs of you and your family and foster a culture of wellness: medical and life insurance, flexible schedules, a hybrid work model, and free parking.

We are a culture of innovation, empowerment, decision-making, and accountability.
 

Candidates must be willing to comply with a pre-employment background check.

Element Fleet Management and its wholly owned subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, national origin, Aboriginal/Native American status, protected veterans’ status or any other legally-protected factors. Disability-related accommodations during the application and interview process are available upon request. Should you require an accommodation with our hiring process please send an email to reclutamiento@elementcorp.com or call 55 5018 7100.