Financial Controller

Our client is a mining company based in Nevada that is restarting an underground copper mining operation and preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller
. This is a newly created position offering.

The position is currently remote, with occasional visits to the operating site in Nevada. A hybrid working arrangement is anticipated once an office is established. Candidates must be based in the United States and willing to work in Nevada under the future hybrid arrangement.

• Lead the full accounting cycle, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, financial reporting, treasury, payroll and cash management.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Oversee mining-specific accounting, including capitalized development, mineral interests, inventory valuation, asset retirement obligations and production-related accounting.
• Lead financial reporting and accounting initiatives related to the company's anticipated IPO, including audited financial statements, public company filings and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies and financial reporting processes to support the transition to a publicly traded company.
• Manage external audit processes and coordinate with auditors, legal counsel and other external advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, capital expenditure tracking and cost management.
• Partner with senior leadership and operations teams on financial analysis, reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee, mentor and develop the existing accounting team, with responsibility for expanding the function as the company grows.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies to support the company's continued growth.

• Approximately 10-15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience
  , ideally within the mining, natural resources or publicly traded company sectors.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including US GAAP, SEC reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with mining or mineral interest accounting, including capitalized development, inventory valuation and asset retirement obligations, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting within an operating company environment.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or supporting an IPO or public company transition is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls and financial reporting requirements for publicly listed companies.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams, ideally reporting directly to a CFO or senior finance executive.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, treasury management and financial controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed business, mining operation or high-growth environment is an asset.
• Highly hands-on, technically strong and comfortable operating in a lean, evolving finance function.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across finance, operations and senior leadership.