COST ACCOUNTING MANAGER – Reynosa, Mexico

Pentair Electronic Packaging (PEP) is a world-leading provider of standard and custom electronic enclosure solutions; and partners with top manufacturers in many diverse markets, including medical, security/military, datacom and telecom, as well as various other Electronic OEMs. 

The company’s extensive product range offers the highest level of quality and aesthetics available in the market today, from complex, progressive-tooled sheet metal components and Schroff brand enclosures to leading edge Advanced TCA systems. PEP manufactures: standard, modified and custom enclosures and cabinets; cases, subracks, backplanes, turn-key and custom microcomputer systems; and high volume stamped chassis and assemblies. 

With facilities located in California, Illinois, Rhode Island, and Mexico, Pentair Electronic Packaging is structured for success.

 This position is a stand alone Cost Accounting Manager who will report to the  Business Controller and will be the leading Finance Manager supporting the Plant Manager. This candidate will have very strong communication skills and have the ability to present to the Plant Management team on a regular basis. This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is not afraid to have all exposure of Cost Accounting in his/her hands.

Responsibilities:  

• Responsible for maintaining accurate Work-in-Process and Perpetual inventory records
• Setting Standard Cost
• Analyzing Manufacturing and Material (PPV) variance reporting
• Leading Physical Inventories and forecasting Inventory monthly
• Assisting in job costing analysis generation and its related accuracy Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Implement and monitor standard work procedures for work order maintenance and job cost tracking
• Develop, monitor and maintain standard process for Bill of Material accuracy, Lead material, labor and overhead standards setting, maintenance and tracking
• Prepare, analyze and track monthly Excess and Obsolete reserves and all other Inventory reserves
• Prepare, analyze and track monthly Material Savings (PPV)
• Assist with Weekly P&L and Working Capital vs. Forecast reporting
• Provide accounting and related analysis for all monthly standard margin variances
• Prepare monthly Inventory forecasts
• Prepare and respond to ad-hoc Financial Planning and Analysis requests related to Cost Accounting issues

·         May require traveling, but no more than 20% 

Requirements: 

·         Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.   CMA or CPA is a big plus.

·         7-10 years experience in a manufacturing environment with STRONG COST ACCOUNTING BACKGROUND.  Must have worked in a plant manufacturing environment.

·         Must be self-starter and motivated and able to work independently in a fast paced environment.

·         Solid communicator and confident individual who is able to present and explain financial results and analysis to senior leadership team and executive management.

·         Strong Driver and Process Oriented.

·         JD Edwards and Hyperion experience preferred.

·        Bilingual Spanish & English.

Pentair Electronic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer.