Sobre nuestro cliente Our client is a well-established general manufacturing company known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. With a strong presence in its industry, the organization has built a reputation for delivering reliable solutions while maintaining high operational standards and a customer-focused approach.

Descripción Cost

Accounting, Compliance, and Financial Control - Manage and maintain the plant's standard costing structure, including material, labor, and overhead rates.

- Coordinate annual and periodic standard cost updates, including supporting analysis, documentation, and approval processes.
- Analyze manufacturing variances such as purchase price variance (PPV), material usage, labor efficiency, and overhead absorption, providing clear explanations to plant management.
- Supervise inventory valuation processes, account reconciliations, cycle counts, and reserve analyses while ensuring compliance with GAAP and internal policies.
- Support month-end closing activities related to inventory, production costs, and accrual accounting.
- Establish, maintain, and improve cost accounting procedures and internal control practices.

Continuous

Improvement and Operational Collaboration - Work closely with Operations to identify, evaluate, and quantify opportunities for cost savings and productivity improvements.

- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and value stream optimization projects.
- Assess the financial impact of operational changes and monitor results following implementation.
- Enhance the quality and effectiveness of operational KPIs, dashboards,



and management reporting tools.
- Promote process simplification, automation, and standardization across costing and reporting activities.

Financial

Planning and Business Support - Provide financial evaluations for make-versus-buy analyses, capital investments, sourcing projects, and product modifications.

- Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes through a thorough understanding of manufacturing cost drivers.
- Serve as a key financial liaison between plant operations and corporate finance teams.
- Help non-financial stakeholders understand cost behavior, variance analysis, and the financial implications of operational decisions. Leadership and Governance - Lead, coach, and develop cost accounting personnel when applicable, establishing performance expectations and development plans.
- Ensure adherence to internal policies, audit requirements, and external financial reporting standards.
- Foster accountability, data integrity, and continuous improvement within the finance organization.

Perfil buscado Education and Certifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- MBA, CPA, or CMA designation preferred.

Professional





Experience - Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in manufacturing cost accounting.

- Demonstrated success partnering with manufacturing and operational teams.
- Previous experience in a plant-based finance leadership position.
- Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies is highly desirable.
- Experience working with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment is required.

Technical

Competencies - Strong expertise in standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and GAAP principles.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Solid understanding of cost accounting methodologies and inventory management practices.
- Strong financial analysis and reporting capabilities.
- Excellent business and operational acumen.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

Behavioral

Competencies - Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

- Proactive and hands-on approach to understanding operational processes.
- Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimization.
- Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
- Strong influencing skills and ability to collaborate with operational leaders without direct authority.
- Capable of balancing precision and accuracy with business priorities and deadlines.
- Adaptable team player with strong collaboration skills.

Qué Ofrecemos - Benefits above the law - Direct exposure to C-level leadership - Opportunity to build and reshape costing processes - High-impact role with strong visibility in plant operations - Company focused on innovation, AI adoption, and continuous improvement

📌 Cost Accounting Manager (Mexicali)
🏢 Michael Page
📍 Mexicali