Senior Cost Accountant - Costa Rica
Costa Rica, CR
At Terumo Cardiovascular, we develop, manufacture and distribute medical devices for cardiac and vascular surgery with an emphasis on cardiopulmonary bypass, intra-operative monitoring and vascular grafting. This includes a full-line of perfusion products, endoscopic vessel harvesting products and surgical stabilization products. Our mission is to work as a team to save one more life, today and every day. We do this by providing lifesaving technology to cardiac surgery teams around the world.
At Terumo we’re working to build a healthier, happier society for our associates and the world. Our story begins over 100 years ago in Japan. Since then, we’ve been united by our mission to contribute to society through healthcare. As an associate at Terumo, your work helps to shape our evolution for the future. Working as one team, learning, innovating and challenging ourselves to write the future of healthcare. And no matter the location, no matter the team, we look out for one another, respect and support each other, strengthening trust with patients and healthcare providers everywhere.
Job Summary
This position is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the standard costing system in a manufacturing environment. Provides financial decision-making information by collecting, analyzing, and reporting cost data.
Job Details/Responsibilities
1. In all actions, demonstrates a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.
2. Monthly work order closing responsibilities. Review, analyze and correct work order error.
3. Lead montly plan variance meeting.
4. Preparation and analysis of plant variance and management reports.
5. Parnter with Plant Leadership Team to determine, analyze and report cost saving initiatives.Provide a link between operations departments and finance for greater consistency and accuracy of reporting and in-depth business analysis.
6. Assist in development of annual budget as related to product costing.
7. Assist in year-end audit by working closely with auditors and supplying information as requested.
8. Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
The position exists in an office environment within a manufacturing facility. Requires sitting for long periods of time with occasional stooping, bending, reaching, grasping, etc. May require occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, of objects up to, but not limited to, 10 lbs. Frequent repetitive motion tasks performed. Travel 10-30% of the time may be required.
Qualifications/ Background Experiences
Requires a four-year college degree in Accounting and a minimum of five years of cost accounting experience. Advanced computer software skills, i.e. Microsoft office. Experience with Crystal Reports and JD Edwards or similar ERP software preferred.
Additional information
- USA visa issue required
- Willing to travel 35% required
- Live in CR, preferably close to Cartago
- English Level B2+ or higher required
- Proficient in Excel, Power BI, Power Apps, Data Analytics App
- JDE and SAP knowledge is important
- Knowledge in Standard Cost, absorption, factory variances, cost roll up, forecast, budget and experience in manufacturing industry required
- Experience in medical device industry preferred
Terumo Cardiovascular is an equal opportunity employer. We promote recognition and respect for individual and cultural differences, and we work to make our employees feel valued and appreciated, whatever their race, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and genetic information.
EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans