Plant Controller

We are looking for an experienced an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial operations at its Mountain Pass Mine and Processing Facility in Mountain Pass, California. This role is a strategic and hands-on position responsible for ensuring accurate plant-level accounting and financial reporting, robust internal controls, and alignment with corporate accounting standards. The Plant Controller will serve as the key financial partner to plant operations and will play a pivotal role in the accounting close process, asset and cost control, inventory accuracy, budgeting, and driving financial discipline throughout the facility. This role also ensures compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), supports external audit activities, and contributes to company-wide initiatives, including system improvements and scaling for growth.

Position Responsibilities:

·      Lead all accounting and financial operations at the Mountain Pass facility, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.

·      Manage the monthly plant close process, including analysis and documentation of costs, fixed assets, accruals, and inventory movements.

·      Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls in accordance with SOX requirements.

·      Prepare and review plant-level financial statements and reporting packages for monthly and quarterly reviews.

·      Collaborate with operations leadership to monitor and improve cost efficiencies and inventory management.

·      Review and approve purchase requisitions, purchase orders, and invoices.

·      Partner with corporate Accounting and Finance, and other departments to align on forecasts, budgets, and operational performance.

·      Lead internal and external audit activities related to plant financials, including preparation of schedules and support documentation.

·      Support reconciliation processes, ensure timely and accurate journal entries, and resolve discrepancies proactively, as needed.

·      Drive continuous process improvement, including automation of manual workflows and implementation of best practices.

·      Participate in the financial evaluation and execution of capital projects and other plant-based initiatives.

·      Provide leadership, coaching, and development to any plant-based staff.

·      Adhere to the company close calendar and proper completion of all close related activities.

·      Plan, direct and execute various accounting projects, including those regarding company growth initiatives that require accounting support.

·      Other duties as assigned.

·      Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field

·      10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience

·      3 years of experience in a plant, manufacturing, or industrial operations environment

·      Solid understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and fixed asset accounting

·      Experience with SOX compliance and implementation of internal controls

·      Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

·      Hands-on experience with a major ERP system (e.g., SAP, Oracle, etc.)

·      Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

·      Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills

·      Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

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