CBS Sr. Accounting & Reporting Analyst

Job Description

Established in 1806 as a small soap and candle business in New York City, Colgate-Palmolive is now a truly global company with products sold in over 200 countries and territories under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Soupline, Haci Sakir, Suavitel, PCA SKIN, EltaMD, Filorga and Hello as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet.

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading consumer products company that serves hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide with brands and products across four core businesses – Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. We are committed to offering products that make lives healthier and more enjoyable, and programs that enrich communities around the world.

Every day millions of people trust our products to care for themselves and the ones they love. Our goal is to use our technology to create products that will continue to improve the quality of life for our consumers wherever they live.

A career at Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Information at a Glance

Job Title: CBS Sr. Accounting & Reporting Analyst - Hills Pet Nutrition

Travel Required?: No Travel

Posting Start Date: 7/13/26

Hybrid

No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174820 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name!

Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

Location: Mexico City

Are you ready to elevate your career and drive financial excellence for a purpose-driven global brand? As the Senior R2R Analyst, you will play a pivotal role within CBS Mexico, safeguarding the financial integrity and compliance of complex legal entities supporting Hill's Pet Nutrition. In this highly visible position, you will own the end-to-end month-end close cycle, formulate strategic management reporting packages, and coordinate seamlessly with global and local finance leadership. By transforming raw financial data into impactful strategic insights and championing global continuous improvement projects, you will directly influence the operational success of our business.

Responsibilities

Financial Governance: Lead and review formal Balance Sheet Review Meetings with local financial stakeholders to ensure overall reconciliation health and proactive risk mitigation.
Month-End Optimization: Orchestrate critical month-end close activities and own the preparation of complex Management Financial Statements (including CFN and 10K corporate reporting) for operationally complex entities.
Strategic Reporting: Compile executive management reporting packages, providing deep-dive variance analysis, root-cause insights, and clear commentary on financial deviations for leadership teams.
Internal Controls & Quality Assurance: Champion continuous improvements in General Ledger (GL) analysis, ensuring strict adherence to global R2R quality standards, standard operating check-sheets, and SOX compliance.
Project Leadership: Act as a key contributor and project manager for regional or global Record-to-Report digital transformation and process optimization initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in corporate accounting, financial reporting, or Record-to-Report (R2R) cycles.
Language: Advanced English proficiency (both written and oral) with the ability to effectively communicate financial narratives to global stakeholders.
Technical Skills: Advanced Excel capabilities, including hands-on experience developing and troubleshooting macros.

Preferred Qualifications

System Expertise: Familiarity with SAP ecosystem automation, including SAP scripting or related ERP tools.
Business Intelligence & Reporting: Experience utilizing BPC (Business Planning and Consolidation) or data visualization tools such as DOMO and Google Looker Studio.
Analytical Mindset: Demonstrated ability to independently design and deliver high-impact ad-hoc financial deep-dives for corporate leadership.

Our Commitment to Inclusion
Our journey begins with our people—developing strong talent with diverse backgrounds and perspectives to best serve our consumers around the world and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels a true sense of belonging. We are dedicated to ensuring that each individual can be their authentic self, is treated with respect, and is empowered by leadership to contribute meaningfully to our business.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please complete this request form should you require accommodation.

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