Manager Operations Accounting

Position Summary

This position controls all accounting and reporting functions ensuring adequate controls to protect Company assets and operational effectiveness.

Ensures relevant, timely, and accurate reporting of complex operations and effective support of operations and financial management.

Works as part of a team which has the responsibility for the planning, reporting and financial decision support for the West Elk Mine, Somerset, CO.

Target Responsibilities


* Accept, embrace, and promote the following Core Values of CORE Natural Resources:  Safety, Sustainability, and Continuous Improvement


* Maintains an effective system of internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate and generally accepted standards of accounting and reporting


* Directs the processes of recording, reviewing, and reporting the operation’s performance, with a focus on continuous improvement in terms of accuracy, timeliness, relevance, and cost


* Assists mine management in managing capital expenditures to optimize economic performance.

Oversees inventory and overall asset management


* Performs special projects as directed by the Operations Controller, Chief Accounting Office or the General Manager of West Elk Mine.


* Reviews monthly closing responsibilities and related cost/analytical and auditing responsibilities


* Supports activities related to annual capital/operating budgets, labor standards, key initiative reporting, Operations performance forecasts, capital project review and approval, analysis, and review

Required Skills and Experience


* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field


* Five + years’ accounting experience.

Mining or manufacturing experience preferred


* Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, and the ability to meet established guidelines


* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Applications


* Excellent leadership and communication skills; ability to prioritize


* Demonstrates a positive attitude and a strong work ethic