Accounting Manager

LED FastStart•Alexandria, LA

28d

About The Position

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to establish and manage the day-to-day accounting and financial administration function for its Louisiana operations. The role will support the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex (SMC) through construction and commissioning and help build the accounting processes, systems, and controls required for commercial operations. The Accounting Manager will work closely with Ucore’s corporate finance team and with plant management, engineering, procurement, and operations. As the SMC transitions into production, the role will expand to include manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and plant financial reporting. The position involves periodic work in an active construction and industrial environment, including walking through plant areas, climbing stairs, and wearing required personal protective equipment. Periodic travel within the United States and Canada, including to Ucore locations in Kingston, Ontario, and Halifax, Nova Scotia, is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience; experience in manufacturing, industrial operations, construction, chemicals, mining, metals, or another capital-intensive environment is preferred.
Experience with capital projects, fixed assets, accounts payable, and financial controls.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities, and develop processes in a growing organization.
Ability to travel periodically within the United States and Canada.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting designation.
Manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience.
Experience supporting construction and commissioning of a new industrial or manufacturing facility.
Experience with Louisiana sales and use taxes, economic development incentives, or government reporting.
Experience implementing ERP, procurement, or inventory systems.
Experience in chemical processing, mining, metals, refining, or a similar industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day accounting for Ucore’s Louisiana operations and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
Manage accounts payable, including vendor setup, invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment support.
Manage construction and capital expenditure accounting, including project costs, commitments, purchase orders, construction-in-progress, and fixed assets.
Work with operations and procurement to maintain purchasing controls and compliance with Ucore’s procurement policies.
Coordinate Louisiana state and local sales and use tax matters, including parish taxes, exemptions, and exemption certificates.
Manage financial reporting and compliance associated with Louisiana Economic Development agreements and other government incentive programs.
Coordinate U.S. payroll and assist with employee onboarding, benefits, and insurance administration in conjunction with external providers and corporate management.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, and variance analysis for Louisiana operations.
Assist with implementing and developing accounting, ERP, procurement, inventory, and cost-accounting systems.
Develop and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls for the SMC.
Support external audits and provide information required by Ucore’s corporate finance team.
As the SMC enters operations, develop and maintain manufacturing cost accounting and inventory controls, including controls for raw materials, work-in-progress, finished goods, production costs, recoveries, and manufacturing variances.
Work closely with plant management, engineering, and operations to support financial decision-making and plant performance.