Manager Accounting

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In operation since 2007, Safford operations is a zero-discharge facility and one of the most sustainable mines in the United States. The operation’s commitment to utilizing advanced technologies and sustainable practices strongly emphasizes safety and environmental stewardship. Located in southeastern Arizona, close to more than 4 million acres of national forest, employees and their families can connect with the great outdoors while fishing, rafting, hiking and more.

Several educational institutions also are nearby, including a Northern Arizona University satellite campus, Eastern Arizona College, and the Gila Institute for Technology.

Under general direction, plan, organize, manage and control the daily operation of the Accounting/Finance programs and systems for assigned site.

• Plan, organize and direct financial and accounting functions, including tax activities, internal auditing, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, receipts and disbursements, general journals, fixed assets, financial statements and cost reports and analysis
• Ensure that department responsibilities are performed and completed in a timely and accurate manner
• Prepare forecasts and profit and loss statements
• Provide historical data
• Compile and produce annual budget along with analysis to departments for variance analysis and cost reduction
• Develop, implement and assess short and long term programs, goals and objectives for accounting department
• Ensure that accounting practices, records, controls and decisions are made according to GAAP, company policy and State and Federal controls
• As a member of the site Management Team, collaborate in the development of tactical and strategic plans
• Contribute to site strategic planning and budgeting efforts for Accounting function and all other departments at assigned site
• Assist department heads with their budget preparation
• Provide site management with information and advice, including recommendations on selection of audit firms and other financial matters
• Evaluate and contract with vendors for the provision of accounting and financial services and equipment
• Represent site on company-sponsored steering teams
• Provide leadership and work direction
• Evaluate the performance of subordinate accounting staff
• Perform other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• 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;

OR

• 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 the principles, practices and procedures in accounting, budgeting and financial analysis
• Knowledge of and the ability to interpret State laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all aspects of mining operations including those relative to auditing, purchasing, risk management, budgeting and accounting
• Ability to research and analyze information of considerable difficulty and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to develop and maintain awareness of occupational hazards and safety precautions. Skilled in following safety practices and recognizing hazards
• Ability to utilize personal computers and associated software, including Microsoft Office applications and relational databases
• Skill in supervising, evaluating, training and motivating employees
• Skill in effective communication, both verbal and written

Previous experience in the mining industry

• Ability to understand and apply verbal and written work and safety-related instructions and procedures given in English
• Ability to communicate in English with respect to…