Controller

Overview

Richemont is a global luxury goods group composed of distinguished maisons in jewellery, watches and high-end accessories. As a Swiss-based holding, Richemont combines heritage craftsmanship with an international retail and wholesale footprint; the group values brand stewardship, long-term thinking and operational excellence across a matrix organisation.

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes, producing timely statutory and management financial statements for local Richemont entities.
• Prepare and present variance analysis, KPIs and operational commentaries to regional finance and local business leadership.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast cycles; coordinate with central finance and other country teams to align assumptions.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, SOX readiness and compliance with IFRS and local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise and develop the local accounting team, delegate tasks, and drive process standardisation and automation.
• Coordinate external and internal audits, manage tax filings and interact with treasury for cash management and intercompany flows.
• Identify and implement process improvements using ERP and reporting tools to strengthen reporting accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent; professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA or local equivalent) strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IFRS and local Mexican accounting and tax regulations.
• Proven experience implementing and monitoring internal control frameworks and audit processes.
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience supervising accounting or finance teams.

Skills

Experience

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and financial controlling experience, including at least 2 years in a multinational environment or within the luxury/consumer goods sector; demonstrable exposure to statutory reporting, audits and cross‑border finance operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline; professional accounting designation preferred.

Culture

Richemont cultivates a culture rooted in craftsmanship, brand heritage and rigorous standards. The workplace emphasises cross‑maison collaboration, discretion and long‑term stewardship, offering a structured yet entrepreneurial environment within an international matrix.