Business Manager - III; commensurate & qualifications

Position: Business Manager I - III (commensurate with experience & qualifications)
Location: Underwood

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Employee Type:
Regular The business manager is responsible for all aspects of accounting, costing, payroll, timekeeping, accounts payable and receivable, financial reporting, financial analysis, budgeting, procurement, contract administration and warehouse operations at the Falkirk Mine. This position is also responsible for the accurate and complete accumulation and compilation of financial data and reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and the requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

In addition, the business manager must have extensive knowledge of the Coal Sales Agreement and experience fostering strong relationships with customers and corporate personnel. This role leads a staff of direct reports and works in close collaboration with the mine president and all departments of the Falkirk Mining Company.

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure accurate and timely recording of financial transactions in compliance with GAAP, SOX and the Coal Sales Agreement Have comprehensive knowledge of the Coal Sales Agreement to ensure all business-related practices are in compliance and customer billings and accounting are correct, per the terms of the agreement

Oversee accounting, procurement, warehouse and inventory management functions

Supervise accounting, warehouse and procurement personnel

Recruit, train, develop and evaluate department staff

Foster a collaborative, high-performance team environment

Lead development, review, and execution of annual operating budgets and financial forecasts

Analyze financial performance

Maintain a strong relationship with the customer and serve as primary liaison on financial, costing and accounting matters

Develop and maintain strong relationships with mine personnel and corporate accounting, tax, audit, payroll and treasury staff

Engage and involve customer and corporate accounting/tax in determining the GAAP treatment for unusual or complex transactions and accounting entries

Support development of mine plans, tonnage schedules, capital planning and equipment replacement strategies in coordination with engineering and maintenance departments

Evaluate and improve budgeting, forecasting and financial processes

Ensure compliance with vendor agreements and good procurement practices and minimize financial risk exposure

Oversee internal and external financial and operational audits, timely keeping the customer and corporate accounting updated throughout the audit process

Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions and systems consistent with company policies, including approvals in accordance with the Limits of Authority Prepare timely and complete periodic financial information and management cost reports

Lead and prepare materials for customer meetings, board presentations and annual reviews

Provide support for ERP/EAM systems (e.g., JD Edwards), including troubleshooting and process improvement

Support ad hoc projects and initiatives as assigned

Perform all duties in accordance with MSHA regulations, company policies, procedures and applicable requirements

Qualifications/Skills &

Competencies:

RequiredB a c h e l o r ’ s degree in accounting, finance or business administration

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance or financial planning and analysis

Experience and collaboration in dealing with GAAP accounting determinations and technical accounting proficiency

Strong instincts to pull in corporate support or other technical experts in making technical accounting determinations for complex or unusual transactions

Experience leading business or accounting teams and managing annual planning processes

Strong background in economic evaluation, budgets, business planning, financial modeling and reporting to senior leadership

Demonstrated integrity and sound professional judgment

Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and build credibility within the departments and across the organization

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point Ability  to interpret and communicate complex financial information to diverse…