Accounting Manager

Ucore Rare Metals Inc.; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. in Louisiana is seeking an Accounting Manager to establish and run the day-to-day accounting for the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex, supporting construction and commissioning.

The role partners with corporate finance, plant management and operations, expanding to cost accounting, inventory control and plant financial reporting as operations scale. Candidates should have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance, 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or capital-intensive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or capital-intensive environments.
• Experience with capital projects, fixed assets, accounts payable and financial controls.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Ability to travel periodically within the United States and Canada.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for Louisiana operations and support financial reporting.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor setup, invoice processing and payments.
• Coordinate construction and capital expenditure accounting, CIP and fixed assets.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning and variance analysis.
• Develop controls and procedures for SMC and assist with audits.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Ucore Rare Metals Inc. is a TSX Venture Exchange-listed company focused on establishing an independent North American rare earth supply chain. Ucore is commercializing its RapidSX™ rare earth separation technology and developing its first commercial rare earth processing facility, the Louisiana Strategic Metals Complex ("SMC"), in Alexandria, Louisiana.

Ucore is seeking an Accounting Manager to establish and manage the day-to-day accounting and financial administration function for its Louisiana operations. This is a hands‑on role that will support the SMC through construction and commissioning and help build the accounting processes, systems and controls required for commercial operations.

The Accounting Manager will work closely with Ucore's corporate finance team, plant management, engineering, procurement and operations. As the SMC transitions into production, the role will expand to include manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management and plant financial reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting for Ucore's Louisiana operations and support monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Manage accounts payable, vendor setup, invoice processing, coding, approvals and payment support.
• Manage construction and capital expenditure accounting, including project costs, commitments, purchase orders, construction-in-progress and fixed assets.
• Work with operations and procurement to maintain appropriate purchasing controls and compliance with Ucore's procurement policies.
• Coordinate Louisiana state and local sales and use tax matters, including parish taxes, exemptions and exemption certificates.
• Manage financial reporting and compliance associated with Louisiana Economic Development (LED) agreements and other government incentive programs.
• Coordinate U.S. payroll and assist with employee onboarding, benefits and insurance administration in conjunction with external providers and corporate management.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash‑flow planning and variance analysis for Louisiana operations.
• Assist with the implementation and development of accounting, ERP, procurement, inventory and cost‑accounting systems.
• Develop and maintain appropriate accounting procedures and internal controls for the SMC.
• Support external audits and provide information required by Ucore's corporate finance team.
• As the SMC enters operations, develop and maintain manufacturing cost accounting and inventory controls, including raw materials, work‑in‑progress, finished goods, production costs, recoveries and manufacturing variances.
• Work closely with plant management, engineering and operations to support financial decision-making and plant performance.

Work Experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial operations, construction, chemicals, mining, metals or another capital-intensive environment.
• Experience with capital projects, fixed assets, accounts payable and financial controls.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of a broad range of responsibilities and develop processes in a growing organization.
• Ability to travel periodically within the United States and Canada.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience.
• Experience supporting the construction and commissioning of a new industrial or manufacturing facility.
• Experience with Louisiana sales and use taxes, economic development incentives or government reporting.
• Experience implementing ERP, procurement or inventory systems.
• Experience in chemical processing, mining, metals, refining or a similar industrial environment.

Physical Requirements

The position will require periodic work within an active construction and industrial environment, including walking through plant areas, climbing stairs and wearing required PPE. Periodic travel to other Ucore locations, including Kingston, Ontario and Halifax, Nova Scotia, will be required.