Director, General Ledger

Job Description

Job Description

Company Overview:

MP Materials (NYSE: MP) is rebuilding American industrial capability for a new era of autonomy, robotics, and electrification.

We are the only U.S. company with a fully integrated rare earth supply chain—from mining and refining to advanced metal and magnet manufacturing. Our products include both the critical materials used to make permanent magnets and the finished magnets themselves—enabling next-generation technologies in robotics, automation, aerospace, transportation, defense, and energy systems. These materials are the foundation of physical AI—the convergence of computation, movement, and control.

We hire ambitious, mission-driven people who want to tackle complex challenges and shape the future of strategic industries. Our culture is rooted in teamwork, resiliency, and integrity, with a deep commitment to operational excellence and national purpose. MP is rapidly evolving from a materials producer into a leading U.S. manufacturer—and our people are driving that transformation.

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Senior Director, Assistant Corporate Controller, the Director, General Ledger Accounting, will lead the Company's general ledger accounting function and play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. This position will oversee the Manager, General Ledger Accounting and related accounting personnel while partnering closely with Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets, Technical Accounting, Inventory/Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, FP&A/Treasury, Tax, and other cross-functional teams.

The Director, General Ledger Accounting, will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the close process, account reconciliations, internal controls, financial reporting support, and accounting process optimization initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a strong people leader with significant experience managing accounting operations in a public company environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and collaboration while maintaining composure in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual general ledger close processes to ensure accurate, complete, and timely financial information.
• Oversee account reconciliation processes, including review and approval of balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of the general ledger accounting team, including workload prioritization, performance management, coaching, and employee development.
• Partner with Corporate Accounting, Fixed Assets, Technical Accounting, Inventory/Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, FP&A/Treasury, Tax, and other stakeholders to support an efficient close and reporting process.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other accounting transactions to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies.
• Support the preparation of financial information utilized in SEC filings, management reporting, and external reporting requirements.
• Help champion continuous review and enhancement of accounting processes and close procedures to improve efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and scalability.
• Maintain oversight of BlackLine account reconciliation processes and related close management activities.
• Ensure accounting records and supporting documentation are maintained in accordance with company policies, SOX requirements, and audit expectations.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support audit activities, testing requirements, and timely resolution of audit requests.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that could lead to accounting errors, reporting deficiencies, or control failures.
• Recommend and maintain appropriate internal controls and financial procedures in compliance with SOX requirements.
• Support ERP implementations, system enhancements, and finance transformation initiatives, including SAP S/4HANA optimization efforts.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and operational excellence through mentoring, developing, and empowering team members.
• Provide steady, solutions-oriented leadership in a dynamic environment, effectively prioritizing competing demands and guiding teams through complex operational and business challenges.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships across Accounting, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Legal, and other functional areas.
• Assist with special projects, business initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and other accounting matters as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years of leadership experience in a public company environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial close processes, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing accounting teams and developing accounting professionals.
• Experience supporting external audits and maintaining SOX compliance programs.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to coordinate projects from inception through completion while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA)
• Experience with BlackLine or similar account reconciliation and close management software.

Desired Qualities:

• Big 4 public accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, mining, or other capital-intensive industries.
• Strong understanding of public company financial reporting and SEC requirements.
• Proven ability to improve and scale accounting processes within a high-growth environment.
• Excellent leadership, people management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Experience training, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.
• Ability to analyze complex accounting and operational issues and implement practical solutions.
• Proactive and results-oriented with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Experience with financial reporting tools (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion).
• Experience supporting ERP implementations, finance transformation initiatives, and automation projects.
• Experience working in a multi-entity and/or international environment.

MP Materials is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Underrepresented groups/Women/Disabled/Veterans are encouraged to apply. Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the position’s requirements will still be considered qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

Your Right to Work – In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment verification document form upon hire.

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