Financial Controller

Position: Financial Controller - US
Job Description

The Financial Controller is the senior financial manager responsible for all accounting and reporting for Redpath USA. The Financial Controller is responsible for the management of the full range of budgeting/forecasting, project accounting, financial accounting and reporting. Duties also will focus on maintaining proper internal controls and reporting to both local and parent company management.

Responsibilities

Project accounting

o Accounts Receivable and Billings

o Fixed assets

o Intercompany

o General Ledger reconciliations

o Budget and Forecasting

o Cashflow modeling

o Indirect tax

o Financial reporting and variance analysis

Project Accounting

• 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; collaborate on solutions

General Ledger

• Coordinate with Redpath Shared Services (SSC) to ensure all transactions and processes are performed in an accurate, timely and complete manner (AP, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Financial Reporting)

• Ensure all financial transactions are recorded in accordance to IFRS; stay informed of changes in standards and embed Corporate Controlling policies and procedures

• Review balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure they are completed in timely manner, with clear supporting documentation, discrepancies are identified and investigated

• Ensure all indirect tax and US corporate tax filings and returns are completed and submitted in timely manner; serve as source of knowledge on individual states indirect tax schemes

• Responsible for leading financial audit inquiries, insurance renewals

Financial Reporting

• Prepare corporate reports, which may include KPI tracking, variance analysis and root cause analysis

• Enhance reporting process to improve visibility and decision-making

• Embed and leverage Oracle reporting to improve reporting efficiency

• Review monthly and quarterly financial statements (generated by SSC) in HFM; prepare variance analysis; work closely with Corporate Controller to meet deadlines and respond timely to inquiries

Budget and Forecasting

• Lead preparation of budget and forecasts for RUSAC

• Develop models to support planning and scenario analysis; work closely 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.

The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field (required)

• MBA, or advanced degree preferred

• CPA or CMA certification strongly preferred

Work Experience:

• 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 PowerBI

• Strong knowledge of IFRS accounting standards

• Experience in global, cross-matrixed organization

Knowledge

Required:

• 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…