Associate Finance Manager (Cost Accounting)

About the role

This role leads cost accounting activities within a manufacturing environment, leveraging strong SAP expertise to manage product costing, inventory control, manufacturing variances, and financial compliance. It works closely with operations and finance leadership to ensure accurate cost roll‑ups and provide key insights.

Key responsibilities

• Own product cost analysis and SAP ERP reporting, ensuring accurate cost roll‑ups, inventory balances, manufacturing and price variances.
• Design, maintain, and analyze ERP and operational data, guaranteeing data integrity and effective reporting.
• Design and improve operational procedures to meet audit standards, enhance efficiency, and ensure compliance.
• Manage one direct report, providing guidance, oversight, and performance support.
• Participate in annual audits and special projects, collaborating with internal teams and external auditors.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Public Accounting or equivalent).
• Minimum 4+ years of experience in Finance and Cost Accounting roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Mexican accounting standards and U.S. GAAP.
• People management experience.
• Bilingual Spanish–English with advanced English proficiency (minimum B2 level).

Required skills

• SAP ERP
• Microsoft Office
• Advanced Excel