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Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building, and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs, and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Company Overview

Lithium Americas is a North American resource and materials company focused on developing, building and operating lithium deposits and chemical processing facilities. The company's flagship asset, Thacker Pass, is located in Humboldt County in northern Nevada and is the world's largest known measured lithium source and reserve. We are focused on safely and responsibly developing Thacker Pass to production to help strengthen national security and enable cleaner energy sources. We are committed to minimizing environmental impact, creating family-supporting jobs and maximizing sustainable value for our stakeholders.

Lithium Americas is headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia and operates in the U.S., with offices in Reno, NV and Winnemucca, NV. The Company's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol LAC.

Our Purpose, Vision and Values

Our purpose, vision and values are the guiding principles that will serve as the cornerstone of our company's future direction and operations, aligning our team and organization towards our common goals.

Our Purpose is to safely and sustainably produce lithium from Thacker Pass to enable North America to reduce dependence on foreign critical minerals and drive value for our stakeholders.

Our Vision is to be North America's leading lithium producer to enable cleaner energy sources.

Our Values include Act with Integrity, Be Responsible and Act with Care, Commit to Excellence and Drive Innovation, and Be a Collaborative Partner.

Role

We are seeking an Analyst, FP&A to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support Lithium Americas corporate functions and the Thacker Pass operation through highquality managerial accounting, financial analysis, and business partnership. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate sitelevel financial reporting, supporting operational decisionmaking, and strengthening financial processes as the project advances. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a missiondriven organization committed to innovation, sustainability, and leadership in the clean energy sector.

The role is based at our Reno, Nevada office and will initially report to the Manager, FP&A, although will be a shared resource supporting the Finance Manager at the Thacker Pass site as well as the organization evolves. Travel to Winnemucca and other LAC offices, project sites, or vendor locations will be required on occasion.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial reporting processes for the Corporate functions and Thacker Pass operations
• Assist with monthly variance analysis by compiling financial results, identifying trends, and preparing supporting commentary
• Prepare cost reports, operational metrics, and financial performance summaries to support business decisions
• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting packages for Finance and operational stakeholders
• Collaborate with finance and operations teams to gather data, validate assumptions, and improve reporting accuracy
• Maintain financial data, reporting schedules, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Support cost tracking, capital project reporting, and other financial analysis activities as required
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance reporting efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
• Build strong working relationships across teams while supporting a culture that reflects and supports our Purpose, Vision, and Values
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field
• 0-2 years of experience in finance, accounting, reporting, internships, or related analytical roles
• Interest in pursuing a CPA, CMA, or other finance-related designation is an asset
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work with financial and operational data
• Basic understanding of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting concepts
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial information clearly
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial systems, reporting tools, or ERP systems is an asset
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Eagerness to learn, take initiative, and develop skills in financial planning and analysis
• Personal commitment to Lithium Americas' Purpose, Vision, and Values

At Lithium Americas, we believe our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a collaborative and inclusive work environment, with opportunities for long-term growth and skills development. We are committed to building a diverse and respectful workplace and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Lithium Americas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, veteran status, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.