Job Description
The Next Level of Fire & Life Safety Leadership
With more than two centuries of combined history, brands like Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech have been leading the way in protecting people and property around the world. Now, we’re taking that leadership to the next level. Kidde Global Solutions brings together the most trusted and iconic brands in safety, building upon our shared experience and expertise to address the needs and challenges of more customers in more places. With an unmatched portfolio of solutions and services, and a commitment to constant innovation we’re elevating the standards for an entire industry – and establishing the next level of fire and life safety leadership.
At Kidde Global Solutions, you’re joining a global technology leader in fire and life safety solutions and our employees are the heart of it all. With industry-defining brands in life safety and security, you’ll be part of a legacy of leadership working with cutting-edge technologies that protect lives and property worldwide. As a leading fire safety brand, our mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and related hazards. We’re committed to expanding our impact and providing dynamic opportunities for growth within our team. You’ll be part of a company that prioritizes quality, integrity, collaboration, and customer care, with the resources, training, and incentives to ensure your success every step of the way.
The Cost Accountant is responsible for managing and analyzing manufacturing plant costs, ensuring accurate inventory valuation, variance analysis, and compliance with accounting policies, as well as providing timely financial information to support decision-making.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare accurate and timely cost and inventory reports
• Analyze inventory to identify excess and obsolescence, recording the corresponding reserves in accordance with company policies
• Review accounting and cost records, including account reconciliations
• Coordinate and oversee the annual physical inventory process, ensuring compliance with internal policies
• Analyze and explain key variances in cost, volume, PPV, and cost drivers
• Supervise plant counts and validate inventory levels for finished goods, WIP, and raw materials
• Analyze standard costs and review cost roll-ups for new products and processes, as well as investigate and resolve significant variances
• Lead the annual standard cost roll-up process
• Participate in internal and external audits
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate and reliable financial information
• Be responsible for the control and analysis of manufacturing plant costs
Desired Profile:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Field of study: Public Accounting or related field
• Minimum experience required:
◦ At least 8 years of accounting experience
◦ Minimum 3 years in cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
• Languages: Advanced English (written, spoken, and reading)
Competencies:
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and general accounting
• Analytical skills to explain variances and cost drivers
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams (operations / plant)
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle / HFM is a plus)
• Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement
Location:
Based in Navojoa, Sonora, Mexico
World Leaders in Fire and Life Safety
Kidde Global Solutions is a world leader in fire & life safety solutions tailored for complex commercial facilities to homes. Through iconic, industry-defining brands including Kidde, Kidde Commercial, Edwards, GST, Badger, Gloria and Aritech, we provide residential and commercial customers with advanced solutions and services to protect people and property in a wide range of applications, all around the globe.
