RETHINK MANUFACTURING
The only way to ignite change is to build the best team. At Bright Machines®, we’re innovators and experts in our craft who have joined together to create a new category of manufacturing that will help transform the industry. We believe software and data are the answer, thoughtfully applied to solve our customers’ unique challenges. Through intelligent automation, we give factories newfound flexibility, scalability, and resilience. We deliver products to meet the demands of today while building a platform to take advantage of what comes next.
Working with us means you’ll have the opportunity to make lasting, impactful changes for our company and our customers. If you’re ready to apply your exceptional skills to create the factory of the future, we’d love to speak with you.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Accounting Manager will lead the accounting function for our operations in Mexico. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Mexican statutory and tax requirements, and effective accounting processes that support advanced manufacturing and rapid business growth. The Accounting Manager will work closely with operations, engineering, and global finance teams to support scalable and compliant financial operations.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Oversee end-to-end accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll accountingEnsure compliance with Mexican accounting standards (NIF) and local tax regulations (SAT), including ISR, IVA, and CFDI requirementsLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reportingPrepare and review statutory financial statements, management reports and flux and variance analysis Manage and prepare tax filings and support audits and reviews with external auditors, tax advisors, and authoritiesEstablish, document and maintain internal controls and accounting policies suitable for a high-tech manufacturing environmentPartner with operations and supply chain teams on inventory controls, BOM accuracy, production costing, and margin analysisManage intercompany transactions, transfer pricing support, and reporting for global operationsLead, mentor and develop the local accounting teamSupport ERP implementations, system upgrades, and process automation initiativesContribute to budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis in collaboration with FP&A and global finance teams
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related fieldCPA (Certified public accountant) or equivalent professional certification preferred5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including manufacturing accountingStrong knowledge of Mexican accounting standards (NIF) and tax complianceHands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing close processesExperience with SAT compliance, CFDI, and statutory reportingProficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and advanced Excel skillsStrong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skillsStrong attention to detail and analytical mindsetAbility to operate in a fast-paced, innovation-driven environmentProcess improvement and automation orientationStrong ethical standards and compliance focusAbility to translate complex accounting topics for non-finance stakeholders
IT WOULD BE GREAT IF YOU HAD
Experience in AI, electronics, robotics, or advanced technology manufacturingKnowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS for global reportingEnglish proficiency (written and verbal)Experience in a fast-growing, multinational, or startup environment
WHO YOU ARE
You are customer obsessedYou believe in the power of a team, diversity of thought, and unity of actionYou always act with integrity, keep your commitments, and practice transparencyYou think boldly, lead with courage, and demand the highest standardsYou drive for results and act like an owner
BE EMPOWERED TO CHANGE AN INDUSTRY
Bright Machines is a next-generation, AI-enabled manufacturer focused on data center infrastructure assembly operations. Bright Machines uses its proprietary AI-based robotics and software to assemble AI infrastructure hardware products (i.e., data center servers) for hyperscalers and leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs). With its new AI factory, Bright Machines addresses increasing market demands for computing power due to the surge of AI and the U.S. national mandate to reshore manufacturing by building data center infrastructure at scale with higher quality and shorter time-to-market.
Bright Machines is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with an integration center in Guadalajara, Mexico. The company has been recognized as one of Forbes’ AI 50, awarded “Best AI-based Solution for Manufacturing” by AI Breakthrough, named a “Technology Pioneer” by the World Economic Forum, and highlighted by several other leading technology and innovation organizations.
