Cost Leader

**Job Description Summary**: The Cost Leader provides Financial/Accounting support for the BD MDS business, specifically the San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico Plant. This includes providing financial support and leadership to Finance and Operations leaders, playing a key role in establishing and achieving financial objectives and formulating and executing Operations strategies. This role is responsible for maintaining accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs and manufacturing performance reporting and ensures product inventories and manufacturing assets are adequately safeguarded and financial reporting. Will occasionally interact with Global Marketing, Research and Development, and other General & Administrative functions. Drives change, as needed, to ensure compliance to GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant fiscal information to executive management.The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for all financial activities associated with the Mexico based MDS SLP manufacturing plant. This position will report to the Associate Director - Operations Finance.**JOB SUMMARY**The Cost Leader provides Financial/Accounting support for the BD MDS business, specifically the San Luis Potosi (SLP), Mexico Plant. This includes providing financial support and leadership to Finance and Operations leaders, playing a key role in establishing and achieving financial objectives and formulating and executing Operations strategies. This role is responsible for maintaining accounting and reporting procedures resulting in accurate product costs and manufacturing performance reporting and ensures product inventories and manufacturing assets are adequately safeguarded and financial reporting. Will occasionally interact with Global Marketing, Research and Development, and other General & Administrative functions. Drives change, as needed, to ensure compliance to GAAP/SOX, reviewing and delivering recommendations for continuous improvement, and clearly communicating relevant fiscal information to executive management.The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for all financial activities associated with the Mexico based MDS SLP manufacturing plant. This position will report to the Associate Director - Operations Finance.**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES****DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**1. Oversees all planning, reporting, and analysis of budget, forecast, and spending variances.- Developing standard costs- Developing quarterly forecast & annual budget packages- Maintaining fixed assets and physical inventory- Ensuring P&L and reserves are calculated appropriately- Ensuring manufacturing performance is accurately reported in all reporting- Leader of all financially related reviews2. Partners with the Manufacturing Directors and Plant ESC to optimize finance related operational decisions, ensure appropriate financial/accounting rigor, introduce process discipline as needed, and safeguard company assets.3. Drives continuous financial improvement through Gross Profit analysis, Inventory analysis, New Product and Discontinuance Analysis, and Spending analysis.4. Ensures that financial reports and records are prepared in compliance with US GAAP and BD financial policies.5. Ensures that financial controls are maintained and that the requirements of the Sarbanes/Oxley Act are met.6. Assists both internal and external auditors with their periodic review of the BD MDS Systems financial records. Is further responsible for the implementation of agreed upon recommendations, related to areas of responsibility, resulting from the audit findings.7. Performs other related duties and assignments as required**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS****KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS**- Bilingual (English / Spanish)- Possess a track record demonstrating the management of increasing levels of responsibility, successful business partnering at a senior level, and leading cross-functional teams.- Demonstrated ability to improve controls and influence decisions through accounting knowledge and data driven financial analysis.- Cost Accounting, General Accounting, and Finance knowledge are all required.- Advanced Excel skills are necessary.- ERP experience is necessary; specifically, SAP experience is preferred.- Audit experience is a preferred.**Education and Experience**:EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE- Requires 3+ years of relevant professional Accounting and/or Finance experience, inclusive of product costing, manufacturing variances and inventory control experience.- Requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent). A CPA, MBA, or CMA is preferred.**Primary Work Location**: MEX San Luis Potosi - Villa de Reyes**Additional Locations**:**Work Shift**: