Financial Controller OR Finance Lead

Overview

Experience level: Mid-senior

Industry: Mining Industry

Experience required: 5 Years

Education level: All education level

Relocation assistance: Yes

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

Experience in Mining or Metal Industry or Public Institution Preferred

Purpose and Scope:

• Our client is a Canadian-based mining company which owns the Empire State Mines, a group of 100%-owned high-grade zinc mines
• The company is focused on near-mine and district exploration as well as development of its Kilbourne Graphite Project.
• The company is committed to operational excellence, prudent growth and sustainable development.

Under the direction of the Director of Finance, Procurement & IT, the Controller will have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Lead the mine site’s accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Provide general accounting oversight, cost accounting, and budgetary controls/analytics.
• Oversee cycle counting and accuracy of inventory.
• Own FP&A activities, including budgeting and forecasting (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and headcount/expense management), report generation, and data integrity.
• Maintain capital project spend tracking and capitalization of fixed assets.
• Ensure timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Assist with internal and external audits and implement corrective actions from audit results.
• Report and analyze actual financial results against budget/forecast.
• Prepare ad hoc reports for site and corporate stakeholders.
• Prepare financial statements, compliance reports, and other regulatory filings on a timely basis.
• Ensure adherence to corporate policies as well as site-established policies and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with operating departments.
• Maintain effective communication with site managers and the corporate office; identify and communicate potential problems on a timely basis.
• Work collaboratively with all departments as needed.
• Maintain security of confidential information.
• Identify areas for improvement and maintain metrics on continuous improvement project work.
• Assist in implementation of integrated financial systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• CPA designation preferred.
• Ability to work in the United States.
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a financial leader (public company experience preferred).
• Expert in Excel.
• Expert in Quick Books.
• Experience with construction project management, agile/lean practices, and FP&A.
• Experience selecting and implementing ERP systems in a mining/industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX implementation.
• Knowledge of tax and transfer pricing issues.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting regulations and best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication in English, critical thinking, and data analysis skills.
• Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, One Note, and Teams.

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a financial leader (public company experience preferred).
• Experience in Excel and Quick Books.
• Experience with construction project management, agile/lean practices, and FP&A.
• Experience selecting and implementing ERP systems in a mining/industrial/manufacturing environment.
• Experience with internal controls and SOX implementation.
• Knowledge of tax and transfer pricing issues.
• Knowledge of IFRS accounting regulations and best practices.