Finance Project Manager

Who We Are

We are on a mission to become a leading supplier of critical materials that enable the green energy and technology revolution. Our materials and technologies are required for the electric vehicle, green energy, consumer electronics, and defense industries, and our battery grade lithium and tech metals are needed for chipsets, semiconductors, and 5G.

We have a substantial interest in the Round Top, Heavy Rare Earth, Lithium and Critical Minerals deposit in West Texas. We have also developed the United States’ first rare earth and critical minerals processing facility and we own the only scalable, sintered neo-magnet manufacturing system in the Western Hemisphere. By developing this fully integrated, US-based “mine-to-magnet” critical mineral supply chain, we are poised to become the leading domestic supplier to these industries.

What You Can Expect

At USA Rare Earth, we are pioneers and problem solvers, technologists and team players. Together, we:

Build Solutions

: If our task was a simple one, it would already be done. We are creative and solution-oriented, and we think outside the box to solve important problems. We know that a range of expertise and technologies is needed for success, and we work across sectors and alongside customers to deliver world-class solutions in sustainable ways.

Deliver Quality

: When we do things, we do them well. We believe that top-tier quality leads to industry competitiveness and we hold ourselves to the highest quality standards. We move fast when executing, but safety, quality, and excellence always come first.

Lead responsibly

: We have a responsibility to the planet, our consumers, our country, and each other. We put safety at the center of all we do, take accountability for our actions, incorporate sustainable practices in our processes and act with the financial best interest of our investors and consumers in mind.

Win Together

: Establishing a rare earth magnet supply chain is a big undertaking – and getting there is a team effort. We communicate openly, work together and challenge each other in pursuit of our goals. With every step we take we learn and get better.

The Finance Project Manager leads cross‑functional financial initiatives that improve financial insight, streamline processes, and ensure alignment with strategic business goals. This role combines project management discipline with strong financial acumen to drive planning, execution, and delivery of projects.

Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Execution

- Develop, manage and monitor project budgets, forecasts and financial reports.

- Track project spend and provide actionable insight to stakeholders.

- Lead end‑to‑end financial projects including process automation, reporting enhancements, integrations, and compliance initiatives.

- Develop plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring all deliverables meet quality, cost, and schedule expectations.

Financial Analysis & Strategy

- Conduct financial modeling, forecasting, and cost‑benefit analyses to support project decisions and business cases.

- Partner with FP&A, Accounting, IT, Procurement, and business units to align financial projects with corporate strategy.

- Monitor financial performance of projects, assessing ROI, budget adherence, risk and long‑term financial impact.

Stakeholder Management

- Serve as liaison between finance teams and cross‑functional partners.

- Communicate project updates, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership through presentations and dashboards.

- Facilitate meetings and decision‑making sessions to ensure alignment and accountability.

Process Improvement & Governance

- Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, implement best practices, and improve data quality and integrity.

- Support compliance initiatives with internal controls, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.

- Define project governance frameworks and standardized practices within the finance organization.

Qualifications

Required

- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting. - 5+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, accounting, or financial operations.

- Proven experience managing cross‑functional projects.

- Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

- Proficiency in Excel and financial systems.

Physical Demands

The work environment will be a mix of a typical office environment, a manufacturing floor and a construction site. Noise level: Normal office, manufacturing and construction noises.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills required of personnel so classified. The reporting relationship may not reflect the most recent changes to the corporate USA Rare Earth proudly supports Equal Employment Opportunities USA Rare Earth's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and will provide reasonable accommodations according to applicable federal, state, and/or local laws. For assistance applying for employment through this site due to disability, please contact People & Culture, people@usare.com , to discuss reasonable accommodations.