Manager, Accounting

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. 

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, Corporate Accounting, to join our Finance & Accounting Department on a long-term temporary basis. In this role, you 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. 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 and reports to the Corporate Controller. Occasional travel to other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations may be required.

Key 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.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and financial reports for operational business units for internal and external partners and investors.  
• Support Canadian and US accounts payable function for corporate and operational entities. 
• Assist with consolidation and preparation of quarterly external consolidated financial statements and MD&A under 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 
• 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, 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.
• 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation: CDN$115,000-$130,000 a year