The Cost Accountant Manager plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and reliability of financial information. This position is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports to support business decision-making, while partnering closely with the Plant Controller and Finance Director.

The Cost Accountant

Manager will lead cost accounting activities, inventory controls, financial analysis, and month-end closing processes in a manufacturing environment.Key Responsibilities Prepare and analyze weekly inventory and Purchase Price Variance (PPV) reports.

Develop quarterly excess and obsolete inventory reserve analyses.

Review and approve inventory adjustments related to discrepancies, engineering changes, obsolescence, and other inventory-related transactions.

Authorize the appropriate use of general ledger accounts for manual journal entries.

Support the review and financial impact analysis of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).

Prepare, review, and analyze month-end journal entries.

Consolidate, analyze, and explain financial results during the monthly closing process.

Lead the preparation and consolidation of annual standard costs.

Monitor, analyze, and control manufacturing costs to ensure operational efficiency.

Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.

Coordinate and support internal and external audits.

Oversee inventory adjustments, cycle count programs,



and inventory accuracy initiatives.

Perform monthly indirect material cost adjustments.

Maintain accurate and up-to-date departmental documentation.

Actively participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, training sessions, and initiatives.

Promptly report unsafe conditions, incidents, injuries, spills, fires, or illnesses, regardless of severity.

Ensure full compliance with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

Strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, and financial reporting.

Intermediate to advanced English proficiency with the ability to communicate effectively in meetings and written correspondence.

Skills &

Competencies Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory controls, and financial management.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Leadership and team collaboration capabilities.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

High ethical standards and commitment to compliance.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset.

Location: Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico.

📌 Cost Accountant Manager. (Navojoa)
🏢 Kiddie Global Solutions
📍 Navojoa