This salaried position will oversee all financial and accounting functions for our business operations. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting within an industrial, mining, or manufacturing environment. This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, operational cost analysis, and regulatory compliance.
· Actively Promote E.R. Jahna’s Core Standards of Safety, People, Quality, Delivery and Cost (SPQDC).
· Use the well-established Jahna DDS (Daily Directional Setting) Meetings along with the fundamentals of our SPQDC culture to manage all aspects of the daily business.
· Maintain a safe working environment, utilize safe working practices, and ensure all safety notification & reporting processes are in place.
· Provide coaching, motivation, leadership, and support to ensure the development of a high-performance team while managing personnel issues.
· Develop action plans and measures to meet and/or exceed budgeted goals.
· Manage personnel issues to include hiring, training, development, morale, and terminations.
· Ability to work with all levels of the workforce (Hourly, Plant, Area, and Senior Management) to achieve organizational goals.
· Work ethically, practice good business judgment, and conform to all state and federal laws as well as follow and enforce all E.R. Jahna’s standards and policies.
· Promote and support E.R. Jahna’s active community business partnerships.
· Oversee daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll coordination, and fixed asset management.
· Manage month-end and year-end closing processes; prepare and review financial statements for accuracy and compliance with GAAP and company standards.
· Maintain accurate cost accounting records for mining production, equipment usage, and inventory valuation.
· Monitor, track, and analyze production costs, margins, and operational efficiency.
· Collaborate with plant managers and operations teams to gather financial data and improve cost-control practices.
· Manage budgeting and forecasting processes, providing analysis and recommendations to senior management.
· Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, including tax filings and reporting.
· Implement and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures specific to mining operations.
· Work with external auditors and consultants during audits and financial reviews.
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
· 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in mining, construction, manufacturing, or a related industry.
· Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and asset management.
· Proficiency with accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft products.
· Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
· Demonstrated leadership and management abilities to manage and motivate employees.
· Must be organized, dedicated, and possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
· Must be able to work productively as part of a team.
· Ability to interpret data, perform detailed analyses, and present findings and conclusions to senior management.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
This position will work with and report to the Director of Finance.
Candidate selection will be based on ability to perform the job, previous work experience and history, educational background, and other bona fide occupational qualifications. Equal opportunity is provided to all candidates based on individual qualifications without regard to race; color; religion; sex; age; national origin; citizenship; sexual orientation; gender identity; disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.