Financial Project Accountant

UNACEM North America; Scottsdale (AZ); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UNACEM North America is seeking an experienced Accountant to lead key accounting processes and ensure accurate financial reporting across our manufacturing operations in the Southwest region. You will drive monthly closes, support tax compliance and partner with cross-functional teams to reinforce strong financial controls.

The role requires 5–10 years of accounting experience in manufacturing or heavy industrial environments, with a strong knowledge of GAAP and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Five to ten years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• CPA preferred; CMA considered a plus.
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish).

Responsabilités

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Monitor GAAP accounting standards and company policies.
• Assist accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivables, inventory, reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany transactions accruals and financial reporting.
• Perform costing to allocate product costs in line with company procedures and standards.
• Ensure compliance and submission of quarterly and annual tax forms.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors supporting audits.
• Partner with operations and corporate teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and reporting.
• Monitor ERP data integrity and appropriate accounting treatment of transactions.

Connaissances

Internal controls

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

SAP

Accounting issues

Financial controls

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits

Auditors interaction

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

CMA considered a plus

Outils

SAP

Description du poste

Job Description Accountant

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of accounting processes that ensure accurate financial reporting, regulatory and tax compliance and effective financial controls across UNACEM North America. The role contributes to financial transparency, supports operational decision making and reinforces strong governance aligned with industry best practices.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial close processes ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• GAAP accounting standards and company accounting policies.
• Assist accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivables, inventory, reconciliations, fixed assets, payroll, intercompany transactions accruals and financial reporting.
• Perform costing process that ensures product costs allocation in accordance to company’s procedure and compliance with financial accounting standards and to derive information for use by management for decision making purposes.
• Ensure compliance and submission of quarterly and annual tax forms in accordance with federal/state tax regulations.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations and financial reports.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors supporting financial and compliance audits.
• Partner with operations, finance and corporate teams to ensure accurate cost allocation and financial reporting.
• Monitor financial data integrity across ERP systems ensuring appropriate accounting treatment of transactions.
• GAAP accounting standards and financial reporting practices.

Knowledge and Skills

• ~ Understanding of internal control environments and audit processes.
• ~ Knowledge of accounting practices within manufacturing, construction materials or heavy industrial environments.
• ~ Understanding of cost accounting principles related to manufacturing and industrial operations.
• ~ Strong familiarity with ERP financial systems and reporting tools, SAP preferred.
• ~Evaluates complex accounting issues and determines appropriate accounting treatment consistent with regulatory standards.
• ~ Identifies financial reporting risks and implements corrective actions that strengthen financial controls.
• ~ Analyzes discrepancies in financial data and works with cross functional teams to resolve issues.
• ~Regular interaction with finance leadership, operational leaders and corporate finance teams.
• ~ Collaboration with Controller, finance teams and operational leaders to ensure financial transparency and alignment.
• ~ Interaction with internal and external auditors during financial reviews and audit processes.

Qualifications

• ~ Bilingual is a plus (Spanish)
• ~ Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline required.
• ~ Five to ten years of progressive accounting experience.
• ~ Experience in manufacturing, construction materials, mining or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• ~Certified Public Accountant CPA preferred.
• ~ Certified Management Accountant CMA considered a plus.
• Strong commitment to financial integrity and accurate reporting.
• Ability to lead accounting processes within complex operational environments.
• Clear communicator able to collaborate with finance and operational teams.
• Leadership capability in developing accounting professionals.

About the Company

UNACEM North America is part of the international Grupo UNACEM family. Our parent company, Grupo UNACEM, has a rich legacy that stretches back over 100 years, marked by technological innovation and a commitment to building a sustainable world. Headquartered in Lima, Peru, Grupo UNACEM was formed by merging leading cement companies and is now a reference point in the global construction materials industry. These facilities are recognized for their state-of-the-art technology and have established our company as a leader in the Southwest region. The Drake Cement facility was the first of its kind to be built in Arizona in 2008, and full production began in 2011. Prioritize health and safety, considering life to be our most important asset. Commit to creating economic, environmental, and social value for current and future generations. Put the customer at the center of all our actions, working to provide sustainable solutions. Grupo UNACEM’s global roadmap calls for all operations to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. We are making large-scale investments to modernize our plants, improve energy efficiency, adopt alternative fuels, and implement carbon capture technology. Joining UNACEM North America means being part of a forward-thinking company—one where each team member plays a pivotal role in building a more sustainable future.