Financial Controller

Overview

The Financial Controller is the senior financial manager responsible for all accounting and reporting for Redpath USA. The Financial Controller manages budgeting/forecasting, project accounting, financial accounting and reporting. Duties include maintaining proper internal controls and reporting to local and parent company management.

• Project accounting: accounts receivable and billings; fixed assets; intercompany; general ledger reconciliations; budget and forecasting; cashflow modeling; indirect tax; financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Manage Project Accounting function; collaborate closely with Project Controls and Operations; lead and develop project accounting staff, driving continuous improvement in the quality of deliverables; monitor unbilled receivables to ensure balance is converted to billed in a timely manner; work closely with Project Controls to understand disputes and collaborate on solutions.
• General Ledger: coordinate with Redpath Shared Services (SSC) to ensure all transactions and processes are performed accurately, timely and completely (AP, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting); ensure IFRS compliance and embed Corporate Controlling policies and procedures; review balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure timely completion with clear supporting documentation; identify and investigate discrepancies; oversee indirect tax and US corporate tax filings and returns;
  
  lead financial audit inquiries and insurance renewals.
• Financial Reporting: prepare corporate reports, including KPI tracking, variance analysis and root cause analysis; enhance reporting processes for better visibility and decision-making; leverage Oracle reporting to improve efficiency; review monthly and quarterly financial statements (generated by SSC) in HFM, prepare variance analysis, and collaborate with the Corporate Controller to meet deadlines and respond to inquiries.
• Budget and Forecasting: lead preparation of budget and forecasts for RUSAC; develop models to support planning and scenario analysis; collaborate with operations and project controls for inputs; develop labor rates; drive continuous improvement in FP&A processes, tools and methodologies; consolidate and present to country and regional leadership.
• Team Leadership and Development: manage and mentor a small team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback; foster a positive and collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork and professional development.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field (required).
• MBA, or advanced degree preferred.
• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred.

• Minimum of ten years of experience in accounting or finance with at least five years in a managerial role, preferably within the mining or construction industry.
• Experience with FP&A and financial reporting.
• Experience with Project Accounting.
• Experience with Oracle Fusion and reporting tools, or Power
  
  BI.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards.
• Experience in a global, cross-matrixed organization.

• Leadership:
  Strong leadership skills including performance management.
• Financial acumen:
  Deep understanding of project accounting, financial accounting and financial planning and modelling.
• Analytical skills:
  Strong quantitative skills with advanced problem solving capabilities.
• Business Partnership:
  Ability to influence and support senior stakeholders in decision making.
• Communication:
  Strong ability to present complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Adaptability:
  Comfortable in a fast paced, global, cross matrixed organization.

• Ability to pass background clearance check, drug screening and physical.