Role Title:

Accounting Lead

Reports to:

Manager of Accounting and Controls

Job Type:

Full Time, Regular

Location:

Tucson, Az

Purpose of Role:
Reporting to the Manager of Accounting and Controls, the Accounting Lead will be responsible for helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. This role assists with all aspects of the accounting cycle, from daily transactions through to the close process and financial statement preparation. The Lead is also a point of contact for external and internal auditors and is included in the process for maintaining a robust internal control environment. This regional role will report to the Manager of Accounting and Controls and leads and develops a team of accounting professionals.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial Reporting and Close Process:

• Direct and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other supporting documentation for multiple company codes.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee the accounting for our joint venture partnership, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and that the JV's financial results are properly consolidated or accounted for.
• Manage the process for intercompany transactions, ensuring all balances are reconciled and eliminated during the consolidation process. Prepare and review the consolidations file and supporting schedules.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Act as the primary liaison for both external and internal audit teams, coordinating PBC (Prepared by Client) requests, managing audit schedules, and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Optimize accounting processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Operational Accounting:

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist the Accounts Payable functions as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to support business operations and provide accounting expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred: A professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA) or an advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.

Experience:

• Required:
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisor role.
  • Experience with a major ERP system (preferably SAP).
  • Experience with joint venture accounting, multiple company codes, and intercompany transactions is essential.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in the mining, metals, or a related heavy industrial industry is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills with an inquisitive and problem-solving mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the US and Arizona tax environment and regulatory landscape is a plus.
• Spanish-speaking ability to communicate with international partners and a diverse workforce is a plus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities may be required for this position.

Work Environment - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment will necessitate work near moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions such as hot and/or dry conditions. Work will be conducted in locations where noise, fumes, dust, toxic or caustic chemicals, and vibration may exist.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.