Cost Accounting Manager

Mexico Statutory Accounting & Compliance

· Own and maintain the plant’s standard cost system, including material, labor, and overhead rates.

· Lead annual and periodic cost rolls, including analysis, documentation, and approval support.

· Prepare and analyze manufacturing variances (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption) and clearly explain results to plant leadership.

· Oversee inventory valuation, reconciliations, cycle counts, and reserve analysis.

· Support month end close activities related to inventory, manufacturing costs, and accruals.

· Develop and maintain cost accounting procedures and internal controls.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Partnership

· Partner with Operations to identify and quantify cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities.

· Lead or support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, value stream improvements) with strong financial rigor.

· Translate operational changes into financial impact models and post implementation tracking.

· Improve accuracy and usefulness of operational KPIs, dashboards, and reporting used by plant leadership.

· Challenge existing processes and drive simplification, automation, and standardization in costing and reporting.

Planning, Forecasting & Decision Support

· Provide financial analysis for make/buy decisions, capital projects, sourcing initiatives, and product changes.

· Support budgeting, forecasting, and long range planning with a strong understanding of plant cost drivers.

· Act as a financial liaison between the plant and corporate finance teams.

· Educate non finance stakeholders on cost behavior, variances.

Leadership & Governance

· Lead and develop cost accounting staff (if applicable), setting clear expectations and development plans.

· Ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and external reporting standards.

· Drive a culture of accountability, data accuracy, and continuous improvement within the finance function.