Manager, Tax & Accounting

Lithium Americas Corp.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Lithium Americas Corp. seeks a Manager, Tax and Accounting to lead the tax program in the US and Canada and support US GAAP technical accounting. Based in Reno, NV with option for Vancouver, this role reports to the Senior Director, Reporting and Analysis and collaborates across the finance team.

Key duties include managing tax provisions, preparing entity returns, coordinating with external tax advisors, ensuring SOX compliance, and supporting monthly to year-end financial statements in US GAAP.

Qualifications

• CPA designation or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum 2 years in tax in public practice or industry.
• Minimum 5 years accounting/tax in a public company.
• Experience with SAP and US GAAP/SOX is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Company’s tax program, including provision for external statements.
• Prepare entity-level Canadian and U.S. tax returns.
• Coordinate with external tax consultants and auditors.
• Support SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Assist monthly, quarterly, and year-end US GAAP financial statement prep.
• Cross-train with other accounting managers to provide back-up.

Skills

CPA designation

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Tax research

Tax planning

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

## Manager, Tax & AccountingApplylocations: Reno Business Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100090Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders. **Company Overview**Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company’s flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world’s largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company’s shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.**Our Purpose, Vision, and Values**Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company’s future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.**Our Purpose** is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.**Our Vision** is to be North America’s leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.**Our Values** include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.**Role**We are seeking a Manager, Tax and Accounting, to join our Finance & Accounting Department. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the Company’s tax program in Canada and the US and supporting technical accounting work streams under US GAAP. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.The role is based at our Vancouver office or our Reno, NV office and reports to the Senior Director, Reporting and Analysis. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.**Key Responsibilities*** Manage the Company’s tax program including the preparation of the tax provision for the consolidated external financial statements.* Support the preparation of the entity-level tax returns in Canada and the U.S.* Serve as the primary liaison with the Company's external tax consulting firm, ensuring the timely completion of all tax-related deliverables and underlying schedules.* Coordinate the exchange of information, monitor adherence to deadlines, and perform documented reviews of all work products to ensure compliance with SOX requirements and internal control standards. Support all other tax-related work streams in the Company including Sales and Use tax and property taxes including influencing discussions with local tax authorities.* Be the primary point of contact with tax authorities and manage any related audit work streams working with the external tax firm.* Manage technical accounting projects including analysing impacts of new accounting policies and preparation of supporting memos and disclosures.* Support the process for the preparation of consolidated and subsidiary entity monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements in US GAAP.* Cross train with the two other Manager Accounting roles in the finance team to be able to provide back-up/vacation support whilst also enabling the individual to develop a strong understanding of the operations of the Company and knowing where to access key documents that will be required as part of the tax processes.* Work with external tax consultants and internal and external auditors.* Support SOX compliance and audit.* Builds and maintains trusted relationships across all teams while championing a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values.* Perform other duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications*** A bachelor’s degree in related field.* CPA accounting designation or equivalent.* Minimum of two (2) years working in the tax function in public practice or within industry.* Minimum of five (5) years accounting/tax work experience with a public company.* Experience with SAP as well as US GAAP and SOX considered an asset.* Ability to pay close attention to detail.* Strong research and analytical skills.* Strong supervisory skills.* Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills.* Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.* Ability to work well both independently and in a team and across functional areas.* Personal commitment to Lithium Americas’ Purpose, Vision, and Values.**Working at Lithium Americas**At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development.We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.**Equal Opportunity Statement**Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.