Cost Accounting Manager

North American Production Sharing, Inc.; Tijuana; Presencial; MXN 600,000 - 800,000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading manufacturing firm in Tijuana is seeking an experienced Cost Accountant Manager to drive operational efficiency and profitability. This role requires mastery in cost accounting and project finance, with at least 5 years in a managerial position. Candidates should have advanced proficiency in ERP systems and a strong background in manufacturing. The position also necessitates fluency in English and a valid US Visa. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Formación

• Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Extensive experience in all facets of cost accounting.
• Proven ability to financially evaluate large industrial projects.

Responsabilidades

• Act as a strategic partner to the Operations team for performance visibility.
• Lead financial evaluation of capital expenditures.
• Analyze costs to identify optimization levers.

Conocimientos

Manufacturing Expertise

Cost Accounting Mastery

Project Finance Acumen

Leadership Track Record

Technical Proficiency

Global Mindset

Educación

B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent

Herramientas

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Descripción del empleo

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to drive operational efficiency and profitability in a manufacturing environment?

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cost Accountant Manager to join our team. This role is a critical link between finance and operations, providing the financial insights and analytical rigor necessary to support high-impact, strategic decision‑making, particularly concerning large‑scale investment projects, cost reduction, performance improvement, and automation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Partnership : Act as a dedicated strategic partner to the Operations team, providing clear visibility into operational performance (productivity, efficiency, and costs) to inform daily management decisions and support complex scenario analysis.
• Investment Evaluation : Lead the financial evaluation of capital expenditure (CAPEX) and other investment initiatives (e.g., automation, new lines, facility relocation), ensuring measurable Return on Investment (ROI) and efficiency objectives are met.
• Cost Analysis & Optimization : Deeply analyze fixed, variable, standard, and actual costs to identify key optimization levers and drive continuous process improvement across the organization.
• Cost Modeling : Develop, maintain, and enhance robust, detailed cost models by product and process to ensure accurate profitability reporting and effective pricing strategies.
• Financial Cycle Management : Oversee and actively participate in month‑end closing, annual budgeting, forecasting, and detailed variance analysis cycles.
• Inventory Oversight : Manage and ensure the accuracy of inventory valuation, physical flow tracking, and stock controls.
• Governance & Compliance : Uphold strong internal controls and ensure strict compliance with corporate accounting standards.
• Team Leadership : Guide, mentor, and manage the local cost accounting team (analysts), fostering a culture of high performance and financial discipline.
• Change Agent : Serve as a change agent, promoting financial accountability and literacy among plant managers and non‑financial personnel by clearly explaining cost logic and operational variances.

Qualifications and Experience

• Manufacturing Expertise : Minimum of 3+ years of progressive experience in the manufacturing industry is required.
• Cost Accounting Mastery : Extensive, hands‑on experience in all facets of cost accounting, including cost behavior, margin analysis, variance interpretation, and complex financial modeling.
• Project Finance Acumen : Proven ability to financially evaluate large industrial projects, including mastery of CAPEX, ROI, and payback period analysis.
• Leadership Track Record : 5+ years of demonstrated experience in a leadership or managerial role within the financial / cost accounting field.
• Technical Proficiency : Advanced proficiency with manufacturing ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced data analysis tools (Excel / Business Intelligence platforms).
• Global Mindset : Prior international work experience in a multicultural or multinational corporate environment is highly desirable.

Requirements

• B.S. in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent field.
• Fluency in Advanced English (written and spoken).
• Must have a valid US Visa