VP Corporate & Operational Accounting

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is on a mission to restore the full rare earth supply chain to the United States of America. From electric cars to wind turbines and drones, rare earths are essential to the low-carbon, electrified technologies that power modern life. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people motivated to solve problems and affect change. Our values are grounded in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with an enduring commitment to our employees, community, and the environment. In the coming years, MP Materials will grow from a core materials and chemical processing company into a large industrial manufacturer. Our employees will lead this exciting transformation and grow professionally with us.

Position Overview:

The Vice President of Corporate and Operational Accounting is a key leadership role responsible for proactively managing all aspects of corporate and operational accounting, including oversight over general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of consolidated financial information. The Vice President is responsible for the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, internal controls over financial reporting, and compliance with various applicable laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will be a proven leader who is solutions-driven with experience leading accounting departments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close processes and coordinate the work of various team members to meet defined close timelines.
• Oversee general ledger, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, and payroll, and supervise plant controllers in support of the close and reporting processes.
• Champion continuous review and modification of the close processes and
  accounting procedures to enhance efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of deliverables.
• Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.
• Establish department goals, objectives, and performance metrics aligned with company strategy.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could lead to accounting error or
  loss of operational effectiveness.
• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of consolidated financial statements, including ensuring appropriate intercompany eliminations, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Evaluate and implement new accounting systems and technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy of the accounting process.
• Work to continuously improve the procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, inventory management, fixed assets processes, among others.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors to facilitate the audit process, ensure timely resolution of audit findings, and support an efficient audit.
• Build and maintain cross-functional and collaborative relationships with colleagues across Accounting and Finance, Supply Chain, Operational Departments, Legal, and others.
• Work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, CFO, and other senior leaders to support strategic initiatives and provide financial insights and analysis.
• Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• As needed, assist with acquisition accounting and actively support the integration of newly acquired subsidiaries.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Active CPA license is required.
• Expert understanding of U.S. GAAP and maintaining a strong internal control SOX environment; Solid understanding of SEC external financial reporting.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role within a public company or Big 4 accounting firm.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Highly driven and self-motivated, with strong leadership, presentation, and communication skills.
• Experience coordinating with external auditors.
• Ability to coordinate projects from inception to completion, incorporating feedback from multiple sources and stakeholders.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing projects, and manage requests/assignments in a timely manner.
• Experience with SAP highly preferred; high proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Desired Qualities:

• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Proactive and results-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Excellent leadership, people management, communication and influencing skills.
• Experience in training, developing and mentoring staff.
• Ability to work in a team environment; to communicate articulately, confidently, and professionally across many organizational levels and functions; and effectively build rapport with stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and implement solutions.
• Strong interest in staying informed of new and emerging accounting standards.
• Proven ability to drive for results and accountability of business needs.
• Demonstrates decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions, and
  identifying priorities.
• Experience in manufacturing industry preferred.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position's requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

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