Finance Reporting Manager

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Founded in 2018, US Strategic Metals ("USSM") is a rapidly growing start-up and plays a key role in the domestic energy transition to electric vehicles. As the only vertically integrated producer of Cobalt, Nickel and Lithium in the United States, USSM is strategically positioned to supply clean, domestic, and ethically sourced battery metals for lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles and consumer electronics. Specifically, the Company focuses on extracting, recycling, and processing strategic metals for use in the high-performance battery market. USSM owns a historic mine in Fredericktown, Missouri, and is building a hydrometallurgical processing facility with the ability to convert both concentrated ore and recycled battery material into salable battery metals.

Position Overview

The Financial Reporting Manager is a key member of the finance and accounting team. This individual will be responsible for preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, managing corporate accounting responsibilities, ensuring loan compliance, and supporting the annual audit process. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and will be motivated by the opportunity to help shape the finance function of a rapidly growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare external financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.

- Take the lead to develop, implement, and maintain internal controls over financial reporting and develop related SOX documentation.

- Monitor changes in accounting regulations and reporting standards, ensuring the company remains in compliance.

- Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors, providing required documentation and support during audits.

- Research and document accounting treatments for complex transactions and financial reporting matters.

- Lead the accounting and reporting for complex debt and equity transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance with GAAP, and proper disclosure in financial statements.

- Assist with month-end close processes and the recording of complex journal entries.

- Continuously assess and improve financial reporting processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.

- Participate in the evaluation and implementation of accounting and financial software.

- Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s degree preferred.

- CPA license required.

- Public company audit and/or SEC financial reporting experience strongly preferred.

- Strong business curiosity with the ability to quickly learn and take initiative.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable interacting across all levels of the organization.

- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving, and unstructured environment.

- Strong desire and commitment to professional growth.