Director, General Ledger

MP Materials - Las Vegas, NV

Hiring: Director, General Ledger Company: MP Materials Location: Las Vegas, NV Job Posted Time: 2026-09-03 10:59:25 Target Skills & Keywords : SAP About the job Experience: •10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience in a public company environment. •At least 5 years of leadership experience in a public company environment. Required Skills: •Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close processes to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information. •Oversee account reconciliation processes, including review and approval of balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of reconciling items. •Manage the day-to-day activities of the general ledger accounting team, including workload prioritization, performance management, coaching, and employee development. •Partner with Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets, Technical Accounting, Inventory/Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, FP&A/Treasury, Tax, and other stakeholders to support an efficient close and reporting process. •Review and approve journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other accounting transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. •Actively facilitate and support preparation of financial information utilized in SEC filings, management reporting, and external reporting requirements. •Help champion continuous review and enhancement of accounting processes and close procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and scalability. •Maintain oversight of BlackLine account reconciliation processes and related close management activities. Qualifications: •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. •Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience in a public company environment. •Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial close processes, account reconciliations, and internal controls. •Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. •Strong written and verbal communication skills. •Demonstrated capacity to coordinate projects from inception through completion while managing multiple priorities and deadlines. •In-depth knowledge of public company financial reporting and SEC requirements. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!