Cost Accounting Manager

TPE de México, S. de R.L. de C.V.; Mexicali; Presencial; MXN 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

TPE de México, S. de R.L. de C.V. is seeking a skilled professional in manufacturing cost accounting to maintain the plant’s cost system and lead financial analyses. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, with a preference for MBA, CPA or CMA.

Fluency in Spanish and English is essential. Experience with Lean manufacturing and ERP in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Join a team that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Formación

• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Proven experience partnering with manufacturing operations.
• Prior experience in a plant-based finance leadership role preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement frameworks preferred.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Responsabilidades

• Own and maintain the plant’s standard cost system, including material, labor, and overhead rates.
• Lead annual and periodic cost rolls, including analysis and documentation.
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances and explain results to plant leadership.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, cycle counts, and reserve analysis.
• Support month end close activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and accruals.

Conocimientos

Cost accounting and inventory management

Financial analysis and reporting

Strong operational and financial acumen

Fluent in Spanish and English

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred

Herramientas

Advanced Excel

Descripción del empleo

Mexico Statutory Accounting & Compliance

• Own and maintain the plant’s standard cost system, including material, labor, and overhead rates.
• Lead annual and periodic cost rolls, including analysis, documentation, and approval support.
• Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and clearly explain results to plant leadership.
• Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, cycle counts, and reserve analysis.
• Support month end close activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and accruals.
• Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures and internal controls.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Partnership

• Partner with Operations to identify and quantify cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.
• Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream improvements) with strong financial rigor.
• Translate operational changes into financial impact models and post implementation tracking.
• Improve accuracy and usefulness of operational KPIs, dashboards, and reporting used by plant leadership.
• Challenge existing processes and drive simplification, automation, and standardization in costing and reporting.

Planning, Forecasting & Decision Support

• Provide financial analysis for make/buy decisions, capital projects, sourcing initiatives, and product changes.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning with a strong understanding of plant cost drivers.
• Act as a financial liaison between the plant and corporate finance teams.
• Educate non finance stakeholders on cost behavior, variances.

Leadership & Governance

• Lead and develop cost accounting staff (if applicable), setting clear expectations and development plans.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and external reporting standards.
• Drive a culture of accountability, data accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Education/Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing cost accounting.
• Proven experience partnering with manufacturing operations.
• Prior experience in a plant-based finance leadership role preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement frameworks preferred.
• ERP experience in a manufacturing environment required.

Hard Skills

• Strong knowledge of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory accounting, and GAAP.
• Advanced Excel

Skills.

• Cost accounting and inventory management.
• Financial analysis and reporting.
• Strong operational and financial acumen.
• Fluent in Spanish and English.

Soft Skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Operational curiosity and hands‑on engagement.
• Continuous improvement orientation.
• Clear and practical communication of financial concepts.
• Ability to influence without authority and communicate effectively with operations leaders.
• Ability to balance accuracy with business urgency.
• Collaboration and adaptability.