Leader, Cost Accounting

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Every person on the planet dreams of a better home. And at LIXIL, we’re committed to making better homes a reality for everyone, everywhere. We make it happen with pioneering water and housing technology solutions. Home to world leading brands like INAX, American Standard, GROHE, TOSTEM and many more, we touch the lives of more than

a billion people each day, transforming houses into homes.

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LIXIL today is on a journey of transformation. The world around us is changing. Technological advances. Evolving needs. New demographics. Shifting expectations. These changes serve as opportunities for solutions to be discovered, and to unlock progress for all.

We invite you to make this journey with us. It is as challenging as it is inspiring. Together we can shape the future of living. We’re a home for growth, for imagination, for creativity. A home for your talent and ambition.

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Overview

This position is part of the Controller Department.

Responsibilities

As a strategic business partner within the plant leadership team, the Leader, Accounting reports to Sr. Manager, Financial Controller and

provides financial leadership to drive profitability, optimize site performance, and guide high-impact business decisions. The role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, management reporting, and cost controls in strict alignment with corporate policies.

Qualifications

Cost Control, Financial Closing, and Reporting Lead and coordinate the plant's monthly and year-end cost closing process, ensuring the accurate preparation of journal entries and strict compliance with corporate group deadlines. Monitor and integrate Purchase Price Variance (PPV), conducting in-depth analyses of the impact of material costs, freight, and duties. Prepare and present financial reports and key variance analyses for project leadership and senior management, ensuring that department heads execute corrective actions based on the results. Working Capital and Inventory Optimization Coordinate the annual physical inventory and the weekly cycle counting program to guarantee inventory accuracy. Proactively collaborate with the plant operations team to reduce Working Capital, focusing on lowering inventory levels. Business Partnering and Investment Strategy (CAPEX) Act as a Business Partner to the Plant General Manager and the manufacturing team to identify efficiency improvement initiatives, cost reduction opportunities, and risk analyses. Coordinate investment feasibility analyses (CAPEX), maintaining strict financial control over expected vs. realized expenditures, and measuring potential savings and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Establish and manage the annual budget for one or more departments within the plant's financial discipline (controlling, accounting, and internal audit). Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control Design, monitor, and maintain the plant's internal control system to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of all financial transactions. Ensure full compliance with corporate financial policies and internal audit procedures.

Education - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration. Experience - 2+ years of progressive experience in financial controlling, cost accounting, or corporate finance. Strong background in production controlling, standard product costing, variance analysis, and CAPEX evaluation. ERP Systems: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of SAP (CO, FI and MM modules). Data & Analytics: Advanced MS Excel skills (complex formulas, data modeling); proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools is highly desirable. Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken), with the ability to present financial results and build business cases for global corporate stakeholders. Skills and abilities – Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work in a team environment, Must have excellent organization skills, Very good analytical skills.

Hiring Range

Aplicable de acuerdo a localidad

EEO Statement

Declaración de Igualdad de Oportunidades de Empleo: AS Maquila México S. de R.L. de C.V. y American Standard B&K México, son empleadores que ofrecen igualdad de oportunidades. Todos los solicitantes que resulten calificados para la posición para la que apliquen, serán considerados para el empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, lugar de origen, ascendencia, orientación sexual, identidad de género, genética, discapacidad, estado civil, edad, estado civil, estado de salud, condición o cualquier otra característica protegida por la ley.

As a strategic business partner within the plant leadership team, the Leader, Accounting reports to Sr. Manager, Financial Controller and

provides financial leadership to drive profitability, optimize site performance, and guide high-impact business decisions. The role is responsible for overseeing financial planning, management reporting, and cost controls in strict alignment with corporate policies.

Cost Control, Financial Closing, and Reporting Lead and coordinate the plant's monthly and year-end cost closing process, ensuring the accurate preparation of journal entries and strict compliance with corporate group deadlines. Monitor and integrate Purchase Price Variance (PPV), conducting in-depth analyses of the impact of material costs, freight, and duties. Prepare and present financial reports and key variance analyses for project leadership and senior management, ensuring that department heads execute corrective actions based on the results. Working Capital and Inventory Optimization Coordinate the annual physical inventory and the weekly cycle counting program to guarantee inventory accuracy. Proactively collaborate with the plant operations team to reduce Working Capital, focusing on lowering inventory levels. Business Partnering and Investment Strategy (CAPEX) Act as a Business Partner to the Plant General Manager and the manufacturing team to identify efficiency improvement initiatives, cost reduction opportunities, and risk analyses. Coordinate investment feasibility analyses (CAPEX), maintaining strict financial control over expected vs. realized expenditures, and measuring potential savings and Return on Invested Capital (ROIC). Establish and manage the annual budget for one or more departments within the plant's financial discipline (controlling, accounting, and internal audit). Governance, Compliance, and Internal Control Design, monitor, and maintain the plant's internal control system to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of all financial transactions. Ensure full compliance with corporate financial policies and internal audit procedures.

Education - Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration. Experience - 2+ years of progressive experience in financial controlling, cost accounting, or corporate finance. Strong background in production controlling, standard product costing, variance analysis, and CAPEX evaluation. ERP Systems: Advanced, hands-on knowledge of SAP (CO, FI and MM modules). Data & Analytics: Advanced MS Excel skills (complex formulas, data modeling); proficiency in Power BI or similar data visualization tools is highly desirable. Languages: Fluent English (written and spoken), with the ability to present financial results and build business cases for global corporate stakeholders. Skills and abilities - Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Ability to work in a team environment, Must have excellent organization skills, Very good analytical skills.