Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)Job Description
We are hiring Sr. Cost Accountant!
For our Manufacturing facility at Apodaca
The Sr. Cost Accountant will provide critical support in Cost Accounting for our Manufacturing Plant in Monterrey. This senior-level role is responsible for planning, analyzing, and controlling costs related to raw materials, inventory, and production. It also involves preparing accurate costing and pricing, analyzing variances, supporting audits, and providing financial insights to drive efficiency and profitability.
Responsibilities:
•Calculate and provide accurate costing and pricing on all special and standard products.
•Support price list development and pricing strategies to ensure desired profitability and markup.
•Establish and maintain standard costs for raw materials, subassemblies, and finished goods.
•Perform annual cost roll-ups and analysis of BOMs (Bills of Materials).
•Analyze and compare standard vs. actual costs; provide cost estimates for new models or product launches.
•Conduct Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) mix analysis and cost simulations.
•Develop and monitor labor and overhead rates.
•Perform monthly balance account reconciliations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Cost of Sales).
•Analyze balance account variations (Inventory, Fixed Assets, Accumulated Depreciation).
•Conduct monthly analysis of excess, obsolete inventory, raw material consumption, and production variances.
•Review, audit, and ensure data accuracy for standard costs and pricing.
•Support financial close activities, including journal entries and reconciliations.
•Provide financial support during physical inventories and cycle counts; analyze and reconcile results.
•Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and IT to resolve system issues and improve processes.
•Support internal and external audit requirements.
•Document and continuously improve cost accounting processes.
•Lead or support special projects as required.
Profile:
•Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field.
•3–5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
•Fluent/Advanced English required.
•Strong background in cost estimation, pricing analysis, inventory costing, and variance analysis.
•Experience with ERP systems (SAP strongly preferred).
•Experience in pricing models for high-mix, low-volume production (desirable).
•Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of Spreadsheet Server or Hyperion is a plus.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
•Ability to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
•Personality that demonstrates accuracy, transparency, discipline, and leadership.
•Applicants should be self-motivated, proactive, team-oriented, results-driven, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and negotiate effectively.
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What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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