Cost Accounting Manager

Michael Page; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Global Medical Manufacturing Company in Mexicali, Mexico is seeking a Cost Accounting Manager to lead global cost accounting across multiple manufacturing sites and drive cost-conscious decision-making. You will develop, maintain, and improve costing procedures, manage standard costing, inventory accounting, and month-end close, while guiding cost reports and analytical insights.

The role requires 7+ years in cost accounting within manufacturing, SAP/Excel proficiency, and strong internal

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting, and internal controls knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop, maintain, and improve cost accounting procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Manage day-to-day activities related to standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost reports, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
• Provide financial insights and cost-related metrics to support business operations and decision-making.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to product costs, manufacturing performance, and cost trends.
• Lead annual standard cost updates and cost roll processes across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to develop labor and overhead rates.
• Coordinate standard costing activities, timelines, and deliverables across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Monitor compliance with cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory and manufacturing cost metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial closing activities related to inventory, manufacturing expenses, and cost variances.
• Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and overhead allocations.
• Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory classifications, and excess and obsolete inventory analysis.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and IT teams to improve processes, reporting, and system effectiveness.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects related to costing and financial reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Herramientas

SAP

Excel

Descripción del empleo

• Lead global cost accounting across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive high-impact finance initiatives with international exposure.

• Lead global cost accounting across multiple manufacturing sites.
• Drive high-impact finance initiatives with international exposure.

About Our Client

Global Medical Manufacturing Company

Job Description

• Develop, maintain, and improve cost accounting procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Manage day-to-day activities related to standard costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and month-end close activities.
• Prepare and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly cost reports, including variance analysis versus budget and forecast.
• Provide financial insights and cost-related metrics to support business operations and decision-making.
• Perform ad hoc analysis related to product costs, manufacturing performance, and cost trends.
• Lead annual standard cost updates and cost roll processes across manufacturing operations.
• Partner with Finance and Operations teams to develop labor and overhead rates.
• Coordinate standard costing activities, timelines, and deliverables across multiple manufacturing locations.
• Monitor compliance with cost accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Analyze inventory and manufacturing cost metrics to identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial closing activities related to inventory, manufacturing expenses, and cost variances.
• Review and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, labor standards, and overhead allocations.
• Support inventory control processes, including cycle counts, inventory classifications, and excess and obsolete inventory analysis.
• Collaborate closely with FP&A, Accounting, Operations, and IT teams to improve processes, reporting, and system effectiveness.
• Participate in system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects related to costing and financial reporting.
• Promote continuous improvement, accountability, and cross-functional collaboration.

The Successful Applicant

A Successful Cost Accounting Manager Should Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience in Cost Accounting or Manufacturing Finance, with a strong background in standard costing.
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting, manufacturing cost analysis, and financial controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems; SAP experience is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

What's on Offer

Attractive compensation package.

Contact: Carla Ramirez

Quote job ref: JN-092026-7101548