Internal Controls Auditor

You may know McCormick as a leader in herbs, spices, seasonings, and condiments – and we’re only getting started. At McCormick, we’re always looking for new people to bring their unique flavor to our team.

McCormick employees – all 14,000 of us across the world – are what makes this company a great place to work.

We are looking to hire a Internal Controls Auditor in a Hybrid (60/40) capacity for our site in Mexico City. This is 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Please submit your CV in English.

What We Bring To The Table:

The best people deserve the best rewards. In addition to the benefits, you’d expect from a global leader (health insurance, paid time off, etc.) we also offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexibility and Support for Diverse Life Stages and Choices
• We prioritize our communities and the planet we share
• Wellbeing programs including Physical, Mental and Financial wellness

Position Overview:

The Internal Controls Auditor plays a critical role in strengthening and maintaining a robust internal control environment across the LATAM region. This role is responsible for coordinating key controls and compliance activities in alignment with both statutory requirements and U.S. reporting standards with direct responsibility for key controls coordination in Mexico, El Salvador, Uruguay, Brazil, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

This position serves as a key liaison between Finance and cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution and compliance with internal controls. It includes managing control activities related to statutory requirements and U.S. reporting standards, as well as supporting audit readiness and process integrity. The role demands a proactive approach to identifying control gaps, driving continuous improvement, and supporting a culture of accountability and compliance throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage completion of SOX paperwork and other system administration as part of the quarterly SOX certification process for the region.
• Input into the simplification and standardization agenda for LATAM.
• Assist Internal audit finding owners with timely close out of findings where appropriate.
• Provide support to regional close process on accounting and controls areas.
• Assist LATAM finance/legal areas with audit and compliance areas as necessary for statutory and US purposes.
• Support  3rd party audit to release statutory finance requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Completed Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Accounting/Administration, or similar career.
• 4+ years of experience as Internal Auditor, ideally with internal control and multinational group accounting experience.
• Previous employment with Big 4 and/or multinational organization is preferred.
• Detailed experience in internal control and SOX requirements.
• SAP and SOX group reporting systems experience.
• Exposure to project management and process improvement techniques.
• Knowledge of MEX and US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Exposure to FMCG business environment (B2B and/or B2C).
• Experience working with SIPRED.
• Corporate finance functions (controlling, tax, treasury), preferred.
• Regional Finance leadership team, preferred.
• Technical accounting knowledge US GAAP, group reporting systems (eg: Hyperion/HFM).
• Proficient MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Solid leadership skills to lead and influence others.
• Advanced/Fluent English (spoken and written) required.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, McCormick is committed to an inclusive workforce.