Manager Accounting

Freeport McMoRan•Claypool, AZ

25d•$112,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, the Manager Accounting plans, organizes, manages, and controls the daily operation of accounting and finance programs and systems for the assigned site. The role directs financial and accounting functions, including tax activities, internal auditing, budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, receipts and disbursements, general journals, fixed assets, financial statements, and cost reporting, ensuring responsibilities are completed accurately and on time. The manager prepares forecasts and profit and loss statements, provides historical data, and compiles and produces the annual budget with analysis for variance review and cost reduction. The role develops, implements, and assesses short- and long-term accounting department programs, goals, and objectives, and ensures accounting practices, records, controls, and decisions comply with GAAP, company policy, and state and federal requirements. As part of the site Management Team, the manager contributes to tactical and strategic planning, supports budgeting, and assists department heads with budget preparation. The manager advises site management on audit firms and financial matters, evaluates vendors for accounting and financial services and equipment, represents the site on company-sponsored steering teams, provides leadership and direction, and evaluates subordinate accounting staff. Other duties may be required. The position is based at Freeport-McMoRan’s Miami smelter and rod plant, approximately 90 miles east of Phoenix. The facility processes copper concentrate primarily from the company’s Arizona copper mines and is a significant source of sulfuric acid for North American leaching operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related area and seven years of broad-based accounting/reporting experience, including three years of management/leadership experience; or a master’s degree in one of these areas and five years of broad-based accounting/reporting experience, including three years of management/leadership experience.
Advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and financial analysis principles, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of and ability to interpret state laws, regulations, and guidelines governing mining operations, including those related to auditing, purchasing, risk management, budgeting, and accounting.
Ability to research and analyze complex information and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions and follow safety practices.
Ability to use personal computers and associated software, including Microsoft Office and relational databases.
Skill in supervising, evaluating, training, and motivating employees.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates may be required to pass a medical exam.
Candidates must pass all required training and/or testing.
Must comply with mandatory pre-employment drug testing and ongoing drug and alcohol testing, as allowed by applicable laws.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SAP or OneStream.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, manage, and control daily site accounting and finance programs and systems.
Direct financial and accounting functions, including tax activities, internal auditing, budgeting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, receipts and disbursements, general journals, fixed assets, financial statements, and cost reporting.
Prepare forecasts and profit and loss statements, provide historical data, and compile and produce the annual budget with variance analysis and cost-reduction analysis.
Develop, implement, and assess short- and long-term accounting department programs, goals, and objectives.
Ensure accounting practices, records, controls, and decisions comply with GAAP, company policy, and state and federal requirements.
Collaborate with the site Management Team in tactical and strategic planning, support budgeting efforts, and assist department heads with budget preparation.
Advise site management on audit firms and financial matters.
Evaluate vendors for accounting and financial services and equipment.
Represent the site on company-sponsored steering teams.
Provide leadership and direction and evaluate subordinate accounting staff.
Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
Company-paid life and disability insurance.
401(k) plan with employer contribution/match.
Paid time off, paid sick time, and holiday pay.
Parental leave.
Tuition assistance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Discounted insurance plans for pet, auto, home, and vehicle.
Internal progression opportunities.
Additional incentive compensation consideration based on company and individual performance.
Annual long-term incentive consideration, contingent upon authorized approval under the company plan and award agreements.