Sobre nuestro cliente The organization operates in the manufacturing industry in Mexicali. Descripción 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
- Global Cost Strategy & Financial Leadership:
- Develop and execute a comprehensive global 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 integral 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 global 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 global teams. Perfil buscado 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, Global 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. Qué Ofrecemos Competitive Compensation Package.

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