Product Costing Consultant Expert Brazil/Argentina (Remote) Long Term ContractRequirements Education: Required: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field Preferred: Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA Certifications: CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional accounting certification (preferred)Experience: 8+ years of progressive experience in product costing, cost accounting, or management accounting Extensive hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP CO (Controlling) module with focus on Product Cost Controlling (CO-PC) Proven experience in manufacturing or consumer goods industry with understanding of production processes and cost flows Strong experience with standard costing, actual costing, and variance analysis Demonstrated experience with month-end close processes, inventory valuation, and COGS calculations Track record of leading costing system implementations or significant system enhancementsPreferred Experience: Experience with SAP S/4HANA and Material Ledger functionality Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies Experience in global, multi-entity organizations with complex transfer pricing scenarios Consulting experience or Big 4 public accounting background Experience with business intelligence tools (Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud) Project management certification (PMP) or demonstrated project leadership experience Experience with cost management in regulated industries Knowledge of automation and RPA applications in finance processesTechnical Knowledge & Skills: Expert knowledge of cost accounting principles and methodologies (absorption costing, activity-based costing, etc.) Deep understanding of manufacturing cost structures including materials, labor, and overhead allocation Proficiency in financial systems and tools (SAP CO-PC, SAP FI, SAP MM integration) Advanced Excel skills including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis Knowledge of US GAAP and/or IFRS accounting standards related to inventory and cost accounting Financial modeling and analysis capabilities Data analytics and reporting skills System configuration and testing expertise Understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance requirementsSoft Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail Excellent communication skills with ability to explain complex costing concepts to non-finance stakeholders at all organizational levels Strategic thinking and business acumen to connect costing insights with broader business objectives Stakeholder management and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams Project management and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously Ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables in a remote environment Change management capabilities to drive adoption of new processes and systems Mentoring and training abilities to develop team capabilities Continuous improvement mindset with focus on innovation and efficiency Adaptability in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities