Manager, Technical Accounting

MP Materials Corp.•Las Vegas, NV

37d

About The Position

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification. We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain-from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves-enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI-the convergence of computation, movement, and control. We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer-and our people are driving that transformation. Manager, Technical Accounting will report to the Senior Manager, Technical Accounting. They are responsible for proactively remaining abreast of all U.S. GAAP and SEC developments relevant to the Company's business and financial reporting. The Manager, Technical Accounting, will play a role in improving and maintaining the Company's SOX control framework. In addition, the role serves as the subject matter expert on accounting guidance, standards, and reporting requirements for the Company.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting.
Thorough understanding of U.S. GAAP and SOX.
Ensure the relationships lead to support for overall Company, business, function, and departmental goals.
5 years of relevant work experience, of which 3 years should be in public accounting or a technical role.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license.
Demonstrated ability to perform independent research and prepare concise, thorough, and complete accounting memos that document a transaction's impact on the Company's financial statements.
Highly driven and self-motivated, with a hands-on approach to ensure high-quality deliverables are produced timely.
Strong project and time management skills.
Experience in training, developing and mentoring staff.
Ability to coordinate a complete project from inception to completion, incorporating feedback from multiple sources and stakeholders.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment; to communicate articulately, confidently and professionally across many organizational levels and functions; and effectively build rapport with stakeholders.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize competing projects, organize information and manage requests/assignments in a timely manner.
Ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and implement solutions.
Ability to present in front of a large group the accounting conclusions reached for a certain transaction. Demonstrated ability to garner support from direct reports, peers, and colleagues from other departments.
Demonstrated leadership ability through previous work assignments.
Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

Review transaction documents, research accounting guidance and write technical accounting memos that analyze and interpret guidance to determine the proper accounting treatment for significant and/or unusual transactions.
Support the Financial Reporting team's preparation of SEC filings, including 10-Ks, 10-Qs, and related earnings materials. This will include preparation of footnote disclosures, quarterly financial statement analytics, disclosure checklists, XBRL tagging, among other things
Assess the impact of new U.S. GAAP and SEC pronouncements and ensure compliance with the relevant financial reporting standards.
Assess current practices and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements as well as to prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy.
Assist in improving and maintaining a robust control environment that is SOX compliant.
Provide direction and guidance to the accounting organization to ensure all activities are recorded and reported in compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies.
Serve as a liaison with external auditors during the implementation process of new standards and in the execution of the audits specific to technical accounting matters.
Assist in the adoption and implementation of new business, accounting, and financial reporting processes.
Participate in or lead special projects related to technical accounting matters, including mergers and acquisitions, for the organization.
Build and maintain cross-functional and collaborative relationships with colleagues across Accounting and Finance, Operational Departments, Legal, and others.
Ensure the relationships lead to support for overall Company, business, function, and departmental goals.
Assist with the preparation of financial statements and footnotes, as requested.
Provide support to Operational Departments and ad-hoc requests.
Other duties as assigned.