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Lithium Americas is a publicly listed, development-stage company with a focus on developing a sustainable, diversified supply of lithium chemicals that underpin the future of energy storage and mobile transportation. We unlock value through safe operation of our Thacker Pass project, understanding the key value drivers, needs of our customers and the communities in which we operate, whilst taking an innovative and practical approach to the challenges we face.

We work closely as an organization and with key stakeholders to deliver solutions.

Role Overview

A full-time opportunity for a CPA professional experienced in Canadian and US public companies monthly and regulatory reporting. This position will report to the Corporate Controller and will be responsible for accounting and financial reporting in US GAAP and SOX internal controls for the corporate entities constituting the Lithium Americas group of companies.

The Manager, Corporate Accounting position is based in our Vancouver office and forms an integral part of our accounting and finance function for a rapidly growing company. This position works collaboratively across our Canadian and US-based teams supporting the financial reporting function and advancement of our projects.

Responsibilities

• Close the month-end for the Company’s corporate business units and prepare monthly reporting packages in US GAAP for the Company’s corporate business units for quarterly consolidation.
• Prepare consolidated and subsidiary entity quarterly and year-end financial statements in US GAAP.
• Manage the monthly accounting close process including supervision of preparation and review of account reconciliations, preparation and approval of journal entries and monthly accounting reports and working papers in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Supervise Canadian and US accounts payable function for corporate and operational entities.
• Assist with consolidation and preparation of notes to consolidated financial statements in US GAAP.
• Compile data for various internal and external reports such as surveys
• Work with internal and external auditors
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Support SOX compliance and audit
• Assist with tax returns and provisions
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree, CPA accounting designation or equivalent
• Minimum of five (5) years accounting 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

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: CDN $115,000 - $125,000 a year + annual bonus
• Benefits:
  Vacation, Company Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Wellness Plan, RRSP with Employer Match and More!

Lithium Americas is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.