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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 recognised 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 programmes 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.
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Job Title:  CBS Sr. Accounting & Reporting Analyst - North America
Travel Required?:  No Travel
Posting Start Date:  14/07/2026
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No Relocation Assistance Offered
Job Number #174843 - Del.Miguel Hidalgo, Mexico City, Mexico

Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising 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.

CBS Sr. Accounting & Reporting Analyst

 

Location: Mexico City (North America Scope)

 

 

Role Summary:

Join our dynamic Global Business Services team in Mexico City as a CBS Sr. Accounting & Reporting Analyst and become a key player in Record-to-Report (R2R) General Accounting (GA). Reporting directly to the CBS Accounting & Reporting Manager, you will drive excellence in financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvement for our high-complexity North American entities. This highly visible role offers the opportunity to influence regional workflows by delivering deep financial analysis, ensuring statutory compliance, and leading cross-functional coordination. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and want to make a measurable impact on global financial integrity, we want to hear from you.

 

 

Responsibilities:

 

  • Month-End Close & Coordination: Orchestrate the Month-End Close (MEC) process with CBS Global, integrating cross-functional stream activities and supervising deliverables across teams to ensure timely and accurate execution.

  • Financial & Statutory Reporting: Prepare and review comprehensive management reporting, providing exceptional analysis on deviations, managing complex Management vs. Statutory reconciliations, and compiling annual financial reports such as 10K and FTCQ.

  • SOX Compliance & Internal Controls: Lead the coordination of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) activities, executing thorough reviews of General Ledger (GL) reconciliations, recommending appropriate adjustments, and proactively identifying and implementing enhancements to strengthen the internal control framework.

  • Continuous Improvement & Process Simplification: Identify, recommend, and execute process simplification initiatives and continuous improvement projects to eliminate manual bottlenecks and optimize regional financial workflows.

  • Regional Standardization: Analyze recurring ad-hoc requests from local business teams to design and implement new standardized reporting structures, maximizing operational efficiency across the region.

 

 

Required Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor's Degree in General Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.

  • 5+ years of professional experience within General Accounting or Corporate Finance areas.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

  • Advanced proficiency in SAP and data manipulation using Microsoft Excel.

  • Advanced English communication skills (both written and oral) with a proven ability to present financial concepts clearly to global stakeholders and auditors.

  • Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to bridge complex operational data with corporate accounting requirements.

  • Prior experience in a Global Business Services, Shared Services, or fast-paced multinational corporate environment.


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, colour, 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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