Director, General Ledger

Full Time Management Las Vegas, NV, US

2 days ago Requisition

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.

Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller, the Director, General Ledger Accounting, will lead the Company's general ledger accounting function and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. This position will oversee the Manager, General Ledger Accounting and related accounting personnel while partnering closely with Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets, Technical Accounting, Inventory/Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, FP&A/Treasury, Tax, and other cross-functional teams.

The Director, General Ledger Accounting, will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the close process, account reconciliations, internal controls, financial reporting support, and accounting process optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader with significant experience managing accounting operations in a public company environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration while maintaining composure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• 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.
• Support the 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 Black Line account reconciliation processes and related close management activities.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with company policies, SOX requirements, and audit expectations.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audit activities, testing requirements, and timely resolution of audit requests.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could lead to accounting errors, reporting deficiencies, or control failures.
• Recommend and maintain appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4
  
  HANA optimization efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement,…