Accountant - Senior Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies

Cummins Latin America; San Luis Potosí; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Cummins Joint Venture seeks a Senior Cost Accountant to generate standard costs, report costs results, and support operations with financial analysis. You will ensure the accuracy of inventory valuation, variances and balance sheet accounts, while maintaining internal controls in line with corporate policies.

You will collaborate with plant personnel, Sales, Tax and external auditors to ensure compliance with MX GAAP and US GAAP, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the

Qualifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant, CMA, CA or similar is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, record and report accounting transactions.
• Prepare general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet and P&L, and other financial reports.
• Ensure internal controls and compliance with US/MX GAAP and SOX.
• Lead cost accounting, standard costs, inventory valuation and variances.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Cost accounting

English proficiency

Excel

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel)

Job description

Accountant - Senior Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies

**Key Responsibilities:**
Analyzes, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner. Prepares general ledger entries and account reconciliations. Prepares balance sheet and profit and loss statements, consolidated financial statements, and other accounting schedules and reports. Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc. Reviews existing internal controls on a regular basis and develops new internal controls as necessary. Analyzes current procedures and recommends changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures. Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
**Competencies:**
Values differences - Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Develops talent - Developing people to meet both their career goals and the organization's goals.
Directs work - Providing direction, delegating, and removing obstacles to get work done.
Ensures accountability - Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
Business Process and Internal Control Risk Analysis - Evaluates business processes to identify risks and internal control gaps; applies understanding of business processes and relevant risks to develop and implement process improvements; develops risk management plans by applying internal control framework to address identified risks.
Financial Analysis - Interprets financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks to provide insight to stakeholders regarding financial impact to drive business improvement; evaluates financial results against targets to communicate conclusions to all stakeholders; ensures integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues.
Financial Internal Controls - Leverages internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs.
Financial Regulations Acumen - Evaluates applicable regulations for the financial area of focus, such as tax, banking, pension, local accounting to ensure underlying transactions are recorded in compliance with applicable regulations; explains key requirements and purpose of regulations and implications to the business to inform and educate relevant stakeholders.
Financial Reporting - Analyzes financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions; prepares and presents financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations; partners with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies.
Technical Accounting Assessment - Evaluates and researches transactions in accordance with accounting regulations to ensure recorded in compliance with accounting regulations and company policies.
US and Mexico Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Evaluates US and Mexico accounting standards to record transactions in compliance with requirements and company policies; assesses the accounting requirements and objectives to determine the implications on the business and communicate to stakeholders with varying financial knowledge.
**Education, Licenses, Certifications:**
College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred.
**Experience:**
- Advanced English Level
- Financial and Accounting experience: 3+ yoe
- Project management experience.
This role is an employee of the Eaton Cummins Joint Venture: Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies and will complete tasks including managing and leading the Mexico Trading general ledger by working closely with Sales, Tax and external auditors to comply with local and statutory financial reporting and tax compliance. Candidate must be fluent in English.
**Job** Finance
**Organization** Cummins Inc.
**Role Category** On-site with Flexibility
**Job Type** Exempt - Experienced
**ReqID**
**Relocation Package** No
**100% On-Site** No

Eaton's IS VEH VGNA division is currently seeking a Senior Cost Accountant.
Eaton announced, on June 11, 2026, the intent to combine its Mobility Group (including both the Vehicle and eMobility segments) with a new company. We expect to complete this process by the end of the first half of 2027. The compensation and benefits that will initially be offered for this position are based on Eaton's plans, programs and practices. If you are offered and accept this position and are actively employed by the Mobility Group when the transaction closes, the new company will provide further details to employees concerning compensation and benefits at that time.
**What you'll do:**
**PRIMARY FUNCTION:**
As part of the finance/accounting group, this position is responsible for generating Standard costs, reporting & analyzing costs results. This person is expected to closely support of the operations and other functions (PLM's, staff. supervisors, etc.), through timely and accurate achieving and/or exceeding financial goals. Ensure the accuracy of standard costs, inventory valuation, manufacturing variances, and financial reporting while providing analytical support to operations and management. This position supports Finance Manager for ensuring financial accounting activities at the location in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, local statutory requirements and Eaton Corporate policies and practice. as well as the analysis and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts focused on cycle counts, spare parts and PSMI tools.
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:**
A. Supports in preparation of the profit plan, rolling forecast and weekly performance reporting. Drives business to meet or exceed short term & long-term goals, initiatives and expectations.
B. Review, analyze, and evaluate department budget system. Develop and implement reports for management use in evaluating results against performance targets.
C. Provide business partnership to all areas of plant regarding functional expertise and cross-functional support, providing guidance and education as needed to plant personnel to achieve financial objectives.
D. Act as advisor and provide counsel to plant staff and personnel regarding financial operations and interpretation of financial information.
E. Conducts annual physical inventory activities ensuring compliance with corporate procedures and accuracy of physical count.
F. Manufacturing Variance Review and explanation
G. Inventory Monitoring, reconciliation and required transaction as Inventory adjustments, Scrap transactions, Material write-offs, Inventory transfers, Negative inventory balances, etc.
H. KPI Dashboard Update
I. Establish and monitor compliance with internal accounting controls deemed necessary to ensure integrity of financial transactions, reporting and activities; and safeguarding of plant assets in adherence with corporate policies and procedures.
J. Ensure compliance of statutory requirements as applicable to the plant.
K. Maintain an atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement in order to achieve departmental and plant goals. Support plant, functional or corporate initiatives.
L. Support and/or lead department activities related to process improvements and standard work. Assists in maintaining an atmosphere of continuous improvement and team efforts for accomplishing department and plant goals. Deploy & sustain lean tools and initiatives to reduce waste and improve efficiency of the finance function.
**Qualifications:**
**Education:**
A. Accounting, Finance or Business Administration degree
**Experience:**
A. Bilingual: Spanish and English (effective written and verbal communication skills to participate in meetings and follow up on emails and business communications).
B. 3 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
C. Technical capability to prepare, analyze and interpret financial and operational data/reports.
D. **Advanced Excel proficiency** , including macros and data analysis tools to organize, transform, and present financial information effectively.
E. **Oracle experience is required** , particularly for cost management and cost data entry.
F. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specially spreadsheet software packages Excel
G. Sound working knowledge of US GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and local statutory requirements (MX GAAP).
H. Understanding of global business issues, including foreign currency impacts, effective hedging protocols and local customs and duty requirements.
I. Oracle/ similar ERPs
**Skills:**
**FINANCE FUCTIONAL COMPETENCIES.**
A. Cost Accounting
B. Business development
C. Cycle control of fixed assets, Spare Parts and Tooling
D. Finance and Accounting knowledge
E. Financial Analysis
F. Financial Integrity and Control
G. Financial Processes
H. Balance Sheet accounts
**Additional Information:**
- Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities often with demanding time constraints.
- Strong interpersonal skills necessary to motivate and help direct the organization; exhibits managerial courage in defending a position and handling conflict.
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities to achieve clear alignment between plant and region/division.
- Focus on continuous improvement and best practice sharing within and across organization.
- Ideal entry level position for individual contributor who wants to grow into future supervisory and/or manager role within the local organization and/or Eaton Corporation across Mexico. Ideal for any motivated employee with drive for results, teamwork, and leadership qualities.
The above statement reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job identified and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent to the job.
A. Comply with the confidentiality agreements that are applicable and accept the data privacy policy accordingly.
**DIMENSIONS.**
A. Flex Productivity
B. Talent Hub
C. Budget Control
D. Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
E. Annual Profits
F. Cost Outs
G. Safety TRCR y JSA
H. Employee Survey
All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates' privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.