.Key bi-lingual partner in multi-technology Maquiladora and non-Maquiladora manufacturing operations through monitoring financial performance measures, providing financial analysis to management and providing financial consultation. Responsible for the integrity of all financial information originating within assigned manufacturing location(s) including understanding complex monthly allocation processes and guiding the plant on appropriate cost center utilization. Calculate and analyze product costs, perform regular audits of costs and related master data, and complete month-end controlling processes.**Day-to-Day Role**:- Support creation of annual operating plan for plant controllable operating expense and capital expenditures- Maintain variance analysis to plan and reforecast plan during the plan year- Perform the annual product cost standard setting process, periodic updates as required, and daily development of the product costs- Prepare all journal entries and account reconciliations on a monthly basis, including complex correcting journals or analytical schedules that support reserves- Analyze plant financial data, including cost center reports, activity rates, variances and inventory valuation. Prepare flux analysis and complex ad hoc financial analysis.- Complete the timely and accurate completion of month-end, year-end and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis- Perform error resolution/root cause analysis and implement process changes- Identify and implement strategic initiatives to improve efficiencies and customer service- Create accurate and concise verbal and written communications to internal departments and external business partners about accounting-related information- Manage special projects individually or as part of a cross-functional team, ensuring timely decision making and completion- Manage, perform and interpret data analytics to assist in business decisions- Support accounting policy implementation with Accounting Assistant Manager for plant personnel. Enforce, support and seek to enhance the procedures around internal controls through cooperation and collaboration with the Internal Audit Department- Maintain secure control of accounting-related documentation such as invoices, checks, journal entries and financial statements- Maintain accurate job aids for all duties assigned**Core Skills and Qualifications**:- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in accounting or finance- Fluent in English - speaking, reading and writing- Eight (8) years of experience in accounting or finance- Six (6) years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with plant managers and other business partners with an emphasis on cost analysis- Experience in assisting with development of financial justifications for capital expenditures and performance improvement projects- Knowledge of query, reporting and data analysis tools- Microsoft Excel skills to include the ability to create spreadsheets (e.G