Manager, Finance Transformation
MP Materials · Las Vegas, NV · 2 wk ago
FinanceFull-time
Position Overview
The Manager, Finance Transformation supports the execution of the Company’s finance transformation initiatives, with a focus on day-to-day program delivery, process improvement, and cross-functional coordination across Accounting and Finance. This role works closely with Accounting/Finance teams and business stakeholders to help implement scalable processes and ensure successful execution of transformation efforts.
Position Responsibilities
- Support execution of finance transformation initiatives, ensuring delivery against defined timelines, milestones, and business objectives
- Develop and maintain detailed project plans, including tracking of tasks, dependencies, and key deliverables across initiatives
- Cook up across Accounting/Finance, IT, Supply Chain and business stakeholders to facilitate execution and ensure alignment across workstreams
- Monitor progress across initiatives, proactively identifying risks, issues, and delays, and supporting timely resolution and escalation as needed
- Aid in the design, documentation, and implementation of standardized finance processes to improve efficiency and scalability
- Support efforts to ensure transformation initiatives align with financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and audit expectations
- Prepare and maintain reporting on project status, milestones, risks, and outcomes for review by senior leadership
- Facilitate meetings, track action items, and follow up with stakeholders to ensure progress and accountability
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes, tools, and workflows
- Other duties, as assigned
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA strongly preferred
- 5+ years of experience in accounting, finance operations, and/or project-based roles supporting process improvement or transformation
- Experience working on cross-functional initiatives within a complex organization
- Working knowledge of financial reporting processes, close cycles, and operational finance workflows
- Exposure to public company environments, including SOX controls and audit requirements
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills with attention to detail and follow-through
Desired Qualities
- Strong execution mindset with the ability to manage detailed workplans and follow through on deliverables
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent priorities
- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with Accounting/Finance, IT, Supply Chain and business teams
- Problem-solving orientation with the ability to identify issues and contribute to practical solutions
- Collaborative team player with a focus on accountability and results
- Experience in a manufacturing or operationally complex environment preferred