Are you a detail-driven finance professional passionate about cost strategy and operational excellence? This is a unique opportunity to lead cost accounting for a key manufacturing operation, directly influencing profitability and performance at a general scale. As a trusted finance partner, you’ll own standard costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis—while driving process improvements and mentoring junior talent.
What your day will look like:
- Lead monthly close activities for cost accounting, including journal entries and reconciliations.
- Analyze cost variances and partner with operations to identify savings opportunities.
- Oversee inventory valuation, audits, and fixed asset capitalization.
- Build dashboards and models to support executive financial reporting.
Why we love this role:
- High-impact role influencing plant-level profitability and performance.
- Cross-functional collaboration with operations, supply chain, and engineering.
- Opportunity to shape internal controls and cost strategies.
- Dynamic mix of analytics, reporting, and process improvement.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA/CMA preferred.
- 5–7+ years in cost accounting within a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel.
- Strong understanding of inventory, standard costing, and cost analysis.
*This position is onsite four days per week in Piedras Negras. Relocation assistance will be provided.**
📌 Cost Accounting Leader
🏢 Swoon
📍 Piedras Negras