Cost Accountant

Munters; México; Presencial; MXN 300.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Munters is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our finance team in a manufacturing-focused role. You will analyze cost of goods sold, monitor profitability, and support standard cost updates to improve efficiency and margins.

You will collaborate with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to interpret data and drive cost improvements across products and processes. A strong grounding in manufacturing finance and accurate reporting is essential.

Formación

• Proven cost accounting experience within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong numerical and financial analysis skills with attention to detail.
• Experience interpreting cost variance and standard costing data.

Responsabilidades

• Analyze COGS and variances between actuals, budgets, and forecasts.
• Review cost absorption for materials, labor, and overhead.
• Monitor profitability and identify cost improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and analyze cost reports by business unit to aid decisions.
• Validate transfer pricing and intercompany pricing setups.
• Review BOMs for cost impact and accuracy.
• Support month-end close, warranties, inventory obsolescence and royalties.
• Analyze PPV and inventory adjustments with management recommendations.
• Lead standard cost updates and participate in budgeting for manufacturing.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain for insights.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Herramientas

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

About Munters

Munters is a global leader in climate control solutions for mission-critical processes. Through innovative and energy-efficient technologies, we create optimal climate conditions for demanding industrial and agricultural applications where controlling humidity, temperature, and air quality is essential. Our solutions support customers across a wide range of industries, including data centers, battery manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and food production. By combining innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, we help our customers improve production quality, secure critical operations, and reduce the consumption of energy and water.

About the Role

We are looking for a Cost Accountant to join our team and play a key role in supporting financial analysis and business decision-making. In this position, you will be responsible for analyzing product and manufacturing costs, monitoring profitability and cost variances, and ensuring the accuracy and reliability of financial information in accordance with applicable accounting, tax, and company standards. You will work closely with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain, providing meaningful financial insights, identifying cost improvement opportunities, and supporting actions that contribute to the achievement of the company’s financial and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) and explain key variances between actual results, budget, and forecasts.
• Analyze cost absorption related to materials, direct labor, and manufacturing overhead.
• Monitor and evaluate product and business profitability, identifying trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare and analyze Sales and COGS reports by business unit to support financial and operational decision-making.
• Review and validate sales prices and transfer pricing for intercompany transactions.
• Analyze Bills of Materials (BOM) and assess their accuracy and impact on manufacturing costs.
• Support the month-end closing process, including the review and validation of accounting entries and provisions related to warranties, inventory obsolescence, and royalties.
• Analyze Purchase Price Variances (PPV) and inventory adjustments, providing clear explanations and recommendations to management.
• Lead the annual standard cost update process, ensuring accurate and consistent product costing.
• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, particularly for manufacturing costs and inventory.
• Partner with Operations, Finance, and Supply Chain to provide financial analysis and insights that support strategic and operational decisions.

What You’ll Bring

We are looking for a proactive and analytical professional with a strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights. If you enjoy working in a dynamic manufacturing environment, collaborating across functions, and using financial analysis to drive business performance, we would like to hear from you.

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