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At Sensient Technologies, we are experts in the science, art, and innovation of color and flavor. We are market-savvy, forward-thinking, and solution-oriented. And we will be better with you.
We are looking for a Cost Accounting Manager to join our Colors team in Lerma, Mexico. This role offers the opportunity to lead key cost accounting processes, partner with operations, and drive accuracy, control, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, international environment.
What you’ll do:
- Lead and oversee standard costing processes, including maintaining cost structures, manufacturing routes, and bills of materials
- Manage and develop a small team, providing guidance, supervision, and performance support
- Analyze and control cost variances, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions
- Partner with operations and supply chain teams to monitor cost changes, including raw material price fluctuations and production impacts
- Coordinate and oversee physical inventory processes, ensuring accuracy and strong internal controls
- Prepare and deliver accurate financial and cost reports to U.S. stakeholders and global teams
What you’ll bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 6+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance, with prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred
- Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and manufacturing processes
- Experience working with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) with the ability to work in a global environment
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
What you’ll get:
- A leadership role with the opportunity to make a direct impact on plant performance and financial results
- Exposure to a global organization and collaboration with international teams
- A dynamic, hands-on environment with opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities
- A structured onboarding experience with ongoing support and training
About Sensient
Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, specialty colors, and other specialty and fine chemicals. The Company's customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world's best-known brands.
Sensient Colors is a leading developer, producer, and supplier of natural and synthetic color systems for customers worldwide. Its high-performance products play a critical role in the manufacture of food and beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.
As a dynamic and diversified global leader, we offer an excellent salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 6+ years of experience in cost accounting or manufacturing finance
- Prior leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of standard costing and variance analysis
- Experience working with ERP systems
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Fluency in English (written and spoken)
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
Sensient Technologies Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Sensient Technologies and has not been reviewed or approved by Sensient Technologies.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair pay is frequently highlighted as aligning well with job responsibilities, and base compensation is often framed as competitive for the industry. The overall package is commonly characterized as good when considering pay together with benefits.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance are consistently described as comprehensive, with day-one eligibility and strong employer premium cost-sharing noted for U.S. salaried employees. Low premiums are repeatedly emphasized as a differentiator in the health offering.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is reinforced by a 401(k) match with immediate vesting and the presence of additional retirement vehicles such as an ESOP, with certain locations also referencing pension arrangements. This stack is presented as a meaningful component of total rewards beyond base salary.
Sensient Technologies Insights
What We Do
We Bring Life to Products. Our name communicates what we do: Enhance SENSory experiences through specialized ingredIENTs, delivered through proprietary TECHNOLOGIES. Sensient Technologies Corporation is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of colors, flavors, essential oils and extracts. Sensient employs advanced technologies at facilities around the world to develop specialty food and beverage systems, cosmetic and pharmaceutical systems, colors, natural ingredients, and extracts. The Company’s customers include major international manufacturers representing most of the world’s best-known brands. Sensient has some 75 operational sites in 35 countries and customers in more than 150 countries worldwide. Learn more about how Sensient can help you discover your next color, flavor and specialty solutions at www.sensient.com
