Job summary:
* the senior cost & budget accountant is responsible for overseeing cost accounting activities, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for an industrial or manufacturing environment. This role supports both local operations and corporate finance teams by delivering accurate cost analysis, variance reports, and budget tracking aligned with internal control standards and corporate deadlines.
* the role involves working closely with operations, supply chain, and finance departments to ensure proper cost control, product costing, inventory valuation, and capex/opex tracking. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and experienced in industrial cost structures and corporate financial reporting frameworks (e.g., us gaap, ifrs, or internal group policies).
responsibilities:
* lead and coordinate the monthly and annual budget and forecasting process, including standard costs, expenses, and investment planning.
* perform cost analysis and variance reporting (ppv, labor, overhead, inventory).
* maintain and update standard costing structures in erp systems (e.g., sap, oracle, epicor).
* support the month-end closing process and prepare corporate financial reports on cost performance and budget adherence.
* analyze and monitor manufacturing kpis, cost drivers, and suggest cost reduction initiatives.
* prepare and report on inventory valuations, cycle counts, and reconciliations.
* track and control capital expenditure projects and support opex reviews.
* ensure compliance with internal policies, audit requirements, and corporate reporting timelines.
behaviors:
• continuous professional development: professionals should be committed to lifelong learning, seeking out opportunities for self-improvement, and staying abreast of industry trends and best practices.
• collaboration and teamwork: effective professionals understand the value of collaboration. They work well with others, contribute to team goals, and understand that diverse perspectives can lead to better solutions.
• results-driven performance: high-performing professionals focus on delivering results. They set high standards for their own performance and are committed to achieving objectives efficiently and effectively.
qualifications:
• bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field (cpa desirable)
* 7+ years in cost accounting and budgeting roles in manufacturing or industrial sectors
* experience with erp systems such as sap, oracle, epicor or similar
* proven experience preparing reports for global or corporate hq
* english (professional level); for latam roles
* strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to interpret data trends
* detail-oriented, proactive, excellent communication and teamwork abilities
* experience in multinational environments or shared services
* familiarity with sox controls or internal audit processes
* advanced excel, power bi or reporting automation tools