Cost Manager.

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 Manager is responsible for preparing, analyzing, and presenting financial reports that will be reviewed and approved by the Plant Controller and/or Finance Director, ensuring the integrity and reliability of financial information.

Responsibilities

Prepare weekly inventory and PPV reports.

Prepare quarterly excess and obsolescence reports (accounting reserve).

Approve inventory adjustments due to discrepancies, engineering changes, obsolescence, among others.

Authorize the use of general ledger accounts for manual entries.

Provide support in the review of ECOs.

Prepare and analyze month-end journal entries.

Consolidate and explain financial information during month-end close.

Prepare and consolidate the annual standard cost.

Monitor and control manufacturing costs.

Perform monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Coordinate and support internal and external audits.

Oversee inventory adjustments and cycle counts (KFP).

Perform monthly indirect material adjustments.

Maintain up-to-date department documentation.

Participate in Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) programs, events, and training.

Promptly report unsafe conditions and acts, as well as incidents (injuries, spills, fires, or illnesses), regardless of severity.

Comply with all Environmental, Health, and Safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.

Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance and/or accounting, preferably in manufacturing cost environments.

Intermediate to advanced English proficiency (able to hold conversations and write emails).

Skills & Competencies

Advanced Excel skills.

Strong knowledge of inventory, cost accounting, and finance.

Financial data analysis.

Leadership.

Effective communication.

High level of ethics and compliance.

Organized with strong attention to detail.

Continuous improvement mindset.

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.