Internal Controls & Compliance Manager (Accounting Background)

This role will be responsible for strengthening internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness across the accounting and operations functions. The primary objective is to reduce risk, prepare the organization for upcoming audits (HUD), support the implementation of Vanta, and enable long-term scalability as the portfolio grows. This is an internal, operational role focused on prevention and readiness, not external audit execution.

📍 Location: Providencia, Guadalajara, Mexico

🗣️ Language: Bilingual, English and Spanish

💼 Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work and currently reside in Mexico

🕘 U.S. Central Time working hours

✈️ Travel: Occasional travel for training or company events, as needed

Key responsibilities

• Document existing accounting and operational processes, controls, and workflows.
• Support the implementation and ongoing maintenance of Vanta, including policies, procedures, and evidence collection.
• Prepare the organization for upcoming audits, including HUD audits, by ensuring controls are documented and evidence is audit-ready.
• Identify gaps in internal controls and recommend practical improvements aligned with current operations.
• Partner closely with accounting, AR, AP, and leadership teams to standardize controls without disrupting operations.
• Assist in preparing the organization for future SOC 1 readiness by building foundational documentation and control frameworks.
• Support scalability by ensuring controls and processes can absorb portfolio growth and acquisitions.
• Help coordinate with external auditors or consultants by organizing documentation and responding to requests.

Career impact

This role is critical to stabilizing the organization ahead of audits, reducing operational risk, and enabling sustainable growth. The individual will help transition the company from reactive audit response to proactive control ownership and documentation.

Requirements:
Required qualifications (must-have)

• Accounting background with strong understanding of accounting operations (AR, AP, staff accounting, accruals).
• Experience with internal controls, audit readiness, or compliance preparation.
• Experience documenting processes, controls, and procedures in a growing or evolving organization.
• Familiarity with audit environments, including exposure to HUD audits or similar regulated audits.
• Ability to support implementation of compliance tools such as Vanta (policies, procedures, evidence).
• Comfort working in organizations that are still building structure and controls (“not fully mature”).

Preferred/ Nice to have

• Experience supporting SOC 1 readiness or similar control frameworks.
• Background in senior living, healthcare, or regulated industries.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with accounting, operations, and leadership teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits:
Why Join MezTal?

At Meztal, we prioritize innovation, collaboration, and personal growth. You’ll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects, be part of a supportive team, and enjoy a culture that values work-life balance and professional development.

• Christmas Bonus: 30 days, to be paid in December.

• Major Medical Expense Insurance: Coverage up to $20,000,000.00 MXN.
• Minor Medical Insurance: VRIM membership with special discounts on doctor’s appointments and accident reimbursements.
• Dental Insurance: Always smile with confidence!
• Life Insurance: (Death and MXN Disability)
• Vacation Days: 12 vacation days in accordance with Federal Labor Law, with prior approval from your manager. + Floating Holidays: 3 floating holidays in addition to the 7 official holidays in Mexico.
• Cell Phone Reimbursement & Transportation Subsidy.
• Hybrid Scheme: Enjoy the best of both worlds, remote and in-office work.
• Multicultural Exposure: Work with operations within Mexico and the United States.
• MezTal Internal Events: Strike a healthy balance between your professional and personal goals.
• Exclusive Discounts: Benefits with different companies for being part of MezTal.
• Academic Agreements: Access to national universities and language schools.