Tijuana - Supervisor, Cost Accounting

By living according to a common set of values, we create a culture that unifies, embraces the uniqueness we all bring to the company, and positions Integer for long-term success.

At Integer, our values are embedded in everything we do.

Customer

We focus on our customers’ success

Innovation

We create better solutions

Collaboration

We create success together

Inclusion

We always interact with others respectfully

Candor

We are open and honest with one another

Integrity

We do the right things and do things right

Who are we?

Integer is a global organization providing innovative, high-quality technologies and manufacturing to Medical Device OEMs to enhance the lives of patients worldwide. We are guided by our six Values, including Customer Perspective, Accountability, Agility, One Team, Candor and Inclusion. 

Working at Integer means you are part of a team passionately pursuing excellence in all that we do and always reaching for the next great achievement.  By joining our team, you are committing, personally and professionally, to continuously improving and developing yourself and those around you as, together, we deliver for our customers. If you are a great leader and are looking to inspire others and yourself – we want you on our team!

What you’ll do in this role:

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as part of Integer’s centralized cost accounting function providing technical accounting expertise, guidance and leadership within the team. Cost Accounting Supervisors have direct responsibility for global remote manufacturing sites; in addition to managing global accounting processes. Group deliverables include analytical review of standards, SOX environment compliance, inventory and reserve analysis, production variances, account maintenance and reconciliation.

Be a Strategic Leader

As a Supervisor, Cost Accounting, you will be responsible for creating a culture of cost accounting excellence, working in partnership with your colleagues and the plant leadership team (PLT), driven by associate engagement.  You will make an impact by:  

• Adhering to Integer’s Values and all safety, environmental, security and quality requirements including, but not limited to: Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Environmental and Security Management Systems, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, company policies and operating procedures, and other regulatory requirements.
• Performing all cost accounting functions for the cost accounting group with a global emphasis with guidance from the Manager, Cost Accounting.
• Supervising Cost Accountant direct reports, providing coaching and performance support.
• Responsible for maintenance and accuracy of inventory standards, actual quantities, inventory account balances, and reserve reviews.
• Ensuring proper GAAP accounting for Purchase Price Variance.
• Coordinating and ensuring that all significant production variances are properly analyzed and accounted for.
• Providing technical accounting expertise, guidance and leadership within the global cost accounting team.
• Managing the preparation of and approving monthly closing entries and cost data schedules supporting the monthly operating statement.
• Serving as a partner with manufacturing sites to analyze, understand, communicate and quickly resolve issues.
• Updating schedules and develop cost factors for annual review of labor and machine rates.
• Reviewing gross profits for trends and/or costing problems.
• Responsible for creation of all Cost Accounting periodic reports, as well as Key Indicators/Business Success Factor reports and other analytical reports.
• Partnering with AP to ensure accuracy of raw materials/subcontract portion of Accounts Payable.
• Providing reports, schedules and other documents as required for external auditor’s year-end inventory observation and other audit procedures.
• Ensures the completion of monthly close procedures related to all elements of gross margin and inventory are completed timely.
• Prepares documentation of group procedures and update as necessary.
• Demonstrates creation of a group environment of continuous improvement and achievement of best practices for cost accounting procedures.
• Supports SOX compliance and ensure compliance with established.

How you will be measured: 

The specific measures listed below may be subject to change and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list

• Safety — Achievement of Integer’s engagement goals of safety awareness and active involvement in supporting the implementation and sustaining of environmental, health, safety, and security initiatives.
• Delivery — Achievement of scheduled tasks and milestones for assigned projects
• Productivity — Achievement of committed results, completion of assigned projects
• Cost Improvement — Cumulative incremental savings realized as a result of your accomplishments and collaboration, particularly in support of continuous improvements
• Cost Controls — Adherence to budgets
• Engagement – Promote Associate engagement and support each associate’s Individual Development Plan; coach direct reports in support of their career plans and professional development and represent their interests in Talent and Succession Planning processes

What sets you apart:

• Evidence that you learn, retain, and apply knowledge. It would be great if you could share examples of accumulated technical learnings and experiences that link directly to outlined expectations of this role.  Having earned a bachelor’s degree is one way to demonstrate your abilities.  Other ways include sharing examples of accumulated learnings and experiences, including previous cost accounting roles, over a period of 5+years in a manufacturing environment with 3+years of team leadership.  
• Demonstrated skills to influence others to engage in cost accounting best practices.
• Ability to collaborate with other departments to meet common goals related to overall company strategy.
• First-hand experiences implementing and/or sustaining cost accounting practices.
• Demonstrated experiences with strategic and direct management of people in a fast paced and in complex manufacturing environments where products were made to stock and made to order
• A tool kit of leadership skills, including awareness of what the concept of Emotional Intelligence is and how you engrain the beliefs that support your strengths as a people-developer
• A well-developed skill set for planning, executing, and delivering projects and assignments on time and on budget.
• A positive, can-do, and I-care attitude with an underlying belief that failure is not an option

U.S. Applicants: Equal Opportunity Employer. In addition, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.