Cost Accounting Manager

Ruhrpumpen Group; García; Presencial; MXN 1,289,000 - 1,658,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A global industrial leader located in García, Nuevo León, is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to oversee cost accounting and inventory activities. The successful candidate will analyze financial reports, manage inventory controls, and ensure accurate cost statements. A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5–10 years of relevant experience are required. Strong analytical skills and advanced English proficiency are essential. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and making a difference in the industry.

Formación

• Advanced English skills for effective communication.
• 5–10 years of experience in Cost Accounting, ideally in a multi-company environment.
• Strong technical knowledge in financial accounting, inventory management, and cost analysis.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and analyze monthly sales and expense reports.
• Forecast and analyze process, labor, and inventory costs.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and resolve discrepancies.

Conocimientos

Strong analytical capabilities

Effective communication

Leadership and cross-functional coordination

High attention to detail

Proficiency in ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Herramientas

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

Working at Ruhrpumpen means being part of a team that values innovation, dynamism, and creativity. Join our team, make a difference, and build your career!

Position Objective

The Cost Accounting Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all cost accounting and inventory–related activities for several companies within the group. The role ensures accurate financial information, reliable sales margins, and strong inventory controls effective decision-making and overall business profitability.

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly sales reports to ensure proper margin performance.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly expense reports and validate correct accounting application.
• Prepare detailed cost, variance, and margin reports by product and division.
• Forecast and analyze process, labor, and inventory costs.

Inventory Management

• Prepare, review, and analyze inventory valuation reports and their logistical impact.
• Review and analyze inventory reconciliations to ensure accurate logistical and accounting balances.
• Coordinate physical inventory counts and schedule/execute cycle counts.
• Investigate discrepancies in cycle counts and resolve issues promptly.
• Review raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods account reconciliations.
• Review and update obsolete inventory reserves.

Cost Accounting

• Calculate and review the Cost of Production statement.
• Review standard vs. actual costs to identify variances.
• Update standard costs in Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Validate the Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) as part of month-end closing.
• Accumulate and apply overhead costs according to GAAP requirements.
• Determine standard costs and investigate differences versus actual costs.
• Monitor process/method changes and evaluate cost impacts.
• Estimate costs for new and existing products.
• Analyze cost and inventory variances and communicate causes and trends.
• Propose improvements to enhance cost accuracy and strengthen inventory control.
• Ensure data integrity and collaborate closely with logistics, production, and finance teams.

Requirements

• English: Advanced (able to communicate effectively via calls and emails).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: 5–10 years in Cost Accounting, ideally within a multi-company environment.
• Technical Knowledge:
• Financial accounting
• Inventory management & reconciliation
• Cost analysis (standard vs. actual)
• COGS, BOMs, overhead allocation, variances

Skills

• Strong analytical capabilities
• Effective communication
• Leadership and cross-functional coordination
• High attention to detail
• Tools: Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Availability: Must be willing to commute to García, N.L. and San Pedro Garza García.

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