Technical Accounting Manager

Energy Fuels Inc. is a Denver-based global critical mineral company poised to supply 10 of the 50 minerals essential for current and emerging technologies. Building on more than 45 years of uranium experience, we leverage specialized expertise and facilities to bring key elements to the global supply chain. Energy Fuels is the largest U.S. uranium provider, supplying nuclear energy utilities with material for the zero-emissions nuclear fuel cycle and operating White Mesa Mill, the nation’s only conventional uranium mill. We also produce rare earth oxides for permanent magnets used in electric mobility, wind energy, drones, robotics, and defense applications. A global portfolio of heavy mineral sands assets further supports rare earth processing and the development of products such as titanium and zircon minerals.

Position Summary

The Technical Accounting Manager is responsible for researching, documenting, and implementing accounting policies and positions in accordance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements. This role supports complex accounting areas including business combinations, revenue recognition, leases, debt and other technical matters. The position partners closely with finance leadership, external auditors, and other departments to provide clear guidance and make informed decisions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Research and analyze complex accounting issues under U.S. GAAP (e.g. ASC 323, 606, 718, 805, 815, and 842, etc.).
• Monitor new FASB accounting pronouncements and SEC regulations, assess business impact, and lead implementation planning, stakeholder alignment, and training as needed.
• Lead the preparation, review, and oversight of technical accounting memorandums documenting the company’s application of U.S. GAAP; perform and guide technical accounting research on complex transactions.
• Support accounting due diligence, purchase accounting analyses, business combinations, asset acquisitions, and post-acquisition integration accounting.
• Assist in technical accounting conclusions supporting periodic SEC filings, registration statements, pro forma financial information, and other reporting obligations.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to interpret contract terms and business arrangements and ensure the appropriate application of GAAP.
• Develop, maintain, and update corporate accounting policies and procedures.
• Serve as a liaison with external auditors on technical accounting matters and accounting policy positions.
• Support SOX compliance drafting and documenting internal controls and SOX processes.
• Assist Corporate Controller with special projects.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• CPA
• 6+ years of accounting experience including public accounting and/or public company technical accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and Regulation S-X.
• Experience working with auditors or in a public company environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting (Big 4 or similar).
• Master’s degree in accounting.
• Experience in mining, energy, manufacturing, or similar industry.
• Experience with Workday (ERP).
• Experience with Workiva.
• Experience with IFRS.
• International experience.

Physical and Sensory Demands: 

• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee may frequently lift and/or move more than 10 pounds.

The physical and sensory demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offered to the successful candidate will be based on experience, qualifications, and/or education. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history, by law, Energy Fuels will not ask for information about salary history, nor should candidates share that information with the company.

This role may be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program and long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Additional voluntary benefits may be available

This position is based out of Energy Fuels Lakewood location and is expected to be in the office most of the week. We offer a 9/80 schedule, along with a remote work Tuesday, for most of our exempt positions. The successful candidate will work out the details of their schedule with their manager.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Energy Fuels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Our positions are subject to background check. A criminal record will not automatically disqualify you from employment; all cases are considered on an individual basis relative to the duties of the position. 

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to [email protected] or by calling 303-389-4161.

At-Will Employment Statement

Employment with Energy Fuels is at will. This means that either the employee or the company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Application Deadline

This position will remain open until filled.

Colorado Job Application Fairness Act

An applicant may redact information from their resume, cover letter, and/or transcripts identifying their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. If your position requires us to review an official transcript, without redacting, we will request one as part of our conditional offer process. To evaluate work experience against established requirements for positions, we are still requesting dates of service (month and year) for positions in the applicant’s work history.

Sponsorship

Please note that this position is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.