Product Costing Consultant Expert
Brazil/Argentina (Remote)
Long Term Contract
Requirements
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 enhancements
Preferred 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 processes
Technical 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 requirements
Soft 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