Cost accounting
we are seeking a cost accountant with strong fp&a skills to join our business center. This individual will serve as the primary contact for the business unit finance team based in monterrey and be responsible for costing and fp&a activities assigned to them. The successful candidate will ensure proper account closing, financial statement preparation, and compliance with internal control policies. They will also act as an intermediary between the finance department and other shared services, ensuring close cooperation and efficient issue resolution.
main responsibilities:
- ensure accurate calculation and review of intercompany balances across global operations on a monthly/weekly basis
- identify root causes of out-of-balance intercompany transactions and implement robust processes
- maintain strong knowledge of bom rates calculation (labor, overhead), standard cost, and inventory control
- prepare variance analysis compared to budget and/or standards, explaining main causes
- conduct daily checks to ensure accurate cost accounting application
- continuously review production reports, analyzing and reporting any extraordinary situations
- provide guidelines for standard cost approaches used in business decisions; establish and monitor cost reduction programs
requirements:
- bachelor's degree in accounting or finance; mba/master's degree preferred
- +5 years of accounting and finance experience
- knowledge of cost accounting, planning, budgeting, inventory management
- strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- advanced english command
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- us gaap awareness
- experience in complex multi-plant environments and manufacturing
- hfm knowledge
- p&l experience advantageous
- fluency in english; second language beneficial