Manager Accounting

At Freeport-Mc Mo Ran , we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career.

Our Miami smelter and rod plant is nestled just 90 miles east of Phoenix. The smelter processes copper concentrate primarily from our company’s Arizona copper mines and is the most significant source of sulfuric acid for our North American leaching operations. Arizona ’ s Globe-Miami historic mining district offers natural beauty and a rich mining heritage. The Tri-Town of Globe, Claypool and Miami offers convenient shopping locales, including Walmart, Safeway, Fry ’ s and other local stores.

Here, our employees and their families can connect with the outdoors and enjoy the family-friendly atmosphere. Visit  to learn more.

Under general direction plan, organize, manage, and control the daily operation of the Accounting/Finance programs and systems for the assigned site. As a Manager, you plan, organize and 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 to ensure all responsibilities are completed accurately and on time.

In this role, you prepare forecasts and profit and loss statements and provide historical data while compiling and producing the annual budget with analysis for variance review and cost reduction.

You will develop, implement, and assess short‑and long‑term programs, goals and objectives for the accounting department and ensure that accounting practices, records, controls and decisions comply with GAAP, Company policy and State and Federal requirements. As an Accounting Manager, you collaborate as part of the site Management Team in tactical and strategic planning, support budgeting efforts, and assist department heads with budget preparation.

You will advise site management on audit firms and financial matters and evaluate vendors for accounting and financial services and equipment. In this role, you represent the site on company‑sponsored steering teams, provide leadership and direction, and evaluate the performance of subordinate accounting staff. Perform other duties as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related area AND seven (7) years of broad‑based accounting/reporting experience,
  including three (3) years of management/leadership experience

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related area AND five (5) years of broad‑based accounting/reporting experience,
  including three (3) years of management/leadership experience
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret State laws, regulations and guidelines governing mining operations including those relative 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 utilize personal computers and associated software, including Microsoft Office and relational databases
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication

• Experience with SAP or Onestream

The estimated annual…