The ideal candidate is a highly strategic and influential leader with deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, financial analysis, operational finance, and global manufacturing environments. This individual will provide oversight of all cost-related activities across global operations, establish best-in-class costing methodologies, and deliver actionable insights that support executive decision-making and long-term business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

General Cost Strategy & Financial Leadership:

Develop and execute a comprehensive integral cost management strategy aligned with the company's financial and operational objectives.

Drive margin expansion through cost reduction initiatives, productivity programs, and operational efficiencies across all manufacturing sites.

Serve as the global subject matter expert for manufacturing costs, profitability analysis, and cost optimization opportunities.

Partner with executive leadership to improve financial performance and support strategic business decisions.

Manufacturing Cost Management

Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of standard costing methodologies across all manufacturing locations.

Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, overhead allocation, and cost accounting processes globally.

Monitor and analyze manufacturing variances, including material, labor, overhead, and production efficiencies.

Establish robust cost controls and reporting mechanisms to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability.

Strategic Business Partnering

Collaborate closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and Commercial teams to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Support strategic initiatives including footprint optimization, plant expansions, capital investments, automation projects, and make-versus-buy analyses.

Provide financial leadership for major operational and supply chain transformation programs.

Influence pricing strategies through deep understanding of product cost structures and margin drivers.





Global Governance & Standardization

Establish global policies, procedures, and best practices for cost management and reporting.

Drive consistency in financial metrics, costing methodologies, and performance measurement across regions.

Develop executive dashboards and KPIs to monitor cost performance and operational effectiveness.

Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate governance requirements.

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead and develop general teams of Cost Managers and Cost Accountants.

Build a high-performance enviroment focused on accountability, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making.

Mentor finance leaders across regions and strengthen organizational capabilities in manufacturing finance and cost management.

Foster collaboration across diverse integral teams.

Global leader driving cost optimization across manufacturing operations.Strategic expert in cost management, profitability, and productivity. A successful Director Cost Accounting should have:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

MBA, Master's degree in Finance, or other advanced business qualification strongly preferred.

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is desirable.

15+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and operational finance.

Experience leading global cost management organizations within Shared Services, Integral Business Services (GBS), and Centers of Excellence (CoE), driving standardization, governance, and operational excellence across regions.

Significant experience leading global cost management initiatives within multinational manufacturing organizations.

Proven track record of driving cost reductions, productivity improvements, and margin expansion across multiple facilities and regions.

Experience supporting complex manufacturing environments

Demonstrated success leading global teams and influencing executive stakeholders.

Competitive Compensation Package.

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