Cost Accountant - Tijuana

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V; Tijuana; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global manufacturing exposure

Finance & Operations interaction

International teams exposure

Build expertise in manufacturing cost/

Benefits above legal requirements

Job summary

Michael Page International México Reclutamiento Especializado S.A. de C.V is seeking a Cost Accountant for our manufacturing client in Tijuana.

The role focuses on local cost accounting, standard costs, BOMs, inventory reconciliations, and cost structures to improve financial performance at the site. The candidate will partner with Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance teams, contribute to budgeting and month-end close, and drive cost visibility with SAP, Excel, and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Proven Cost Accounting experience in manufacturing or maquila environments.
• Hands-on SAP experience.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage local Cost Accounting activities for the manufacturing site.
• Maintain and review standard costs, BOMs, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost reports, and month-end close activities.
• Review manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, scrap, and other key plant cost drivers.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting teams to improve cost accuracy and operational performance.
• Maintain inventory controls, cycle count programs, and SOX compliance processes.
• Prepare reports that inform operational and financial planning.
• Serve as a liaison between the plant and corporate finance stakeholders.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Advanced English

Cost accounting

SAP hands-on

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

• Cost Accountant with Advanced English and hands‑on SAP expertise.
• Accounting degree required; expertise in costing, BOMs, inventory, and KPIs.

Sobre nuestro cliente

Our client is a globally recognized manufacturing organization with a strong operational footprint and a reputation for excellence in highly regulated industrial environments. The Finance team plays a critical role in enhancing operational performance, cost optimization, and business strategy across the plant. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside Manufacturing, Operations, and Finance teams while driving cost visibility, standard costing accuracy, and financial performance improvements across the site.

Descripción

• Manage local Cost Accounting activities for the manufacturing site.
• Maintain and review standard costs, BOMs, inventory reconciliations, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, cost reports, and month‑end close activities.
• Review manufacturing variances, overhead absorption, scrap, and other key plant cost drivers.
• Work with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, and Accounting teams to improve cost accuracy and operational performance.
• Maintain inventory controls, cycle count programs, and SOX compliance processes.
• Prepare reports that inform operational and financial planning.
• Serve as a liaison between the plant and corporate finance stakeholders.
• Participate in ERP enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement projects.

Perfil buscado

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required. No other career backgrounds will be considered.
• Advanced English communication skills.
• Proven Cost Accounting experience within manufacturing and/or maquila environments.
• Strong hands‑on experience with SAP.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of manufacturing costing concepts, including standard costing, BOM management, overhead allocation, inventory, and cost KPIs.
• Experience within Medical Device, Aerospace, Automotive, or similarly structured manufacturing environments is highly preferred.
• Strong problem‑solving skills, business partnering capabilities, and ability to influence operational strategies.
• Exposure to ERP implementations, finance transformation projects, automation, AI, or advanced reporting tools is a plus.

Qué Ofrecemos

• Opportunity to join a global manufacturing company.
• Close interaction with Finance, Operations, and Plant Management.
• Exposure to corporate finance and international teams.
• Opportunities to build expertise in manufacturing finance, costing, and plant operations.
• Above the law benefits.