Our client, a leading gold-producing mining company with a commitment to operational excellence and innovation is seeking a talented and proactive Manager, Financial Reporting/Controller to lead their financial reporting processes and contribute to the success of their operations. With operations in Mexico and Canada, they strive to continuously refine and improve their financial systems to support business objectives, ensure compliance, and grow sustainably.
The Manager, Financial Reporting/Controller will play a critical role in revamping financial reporting processes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while working closely with cross-functional teams. The successful candidate will oversee financial reporting, mentor team members, liaise with auditors, spearhead system enhancements, and provide valuable financial insights to the executive team. This role is based out of Downtown Vancouver and requires an in-office presence. The ideal candidate comes from a CPA firm and has experience auditing income producing mines and/or has experience with an existing mining company.
Key Responsibilities:
• Revamp and develop a best-practice monthly financial reporting process for Canadian and Mexican operations by collaborating with finance and operational personnel to streamline internal reporting.
• Manage and oversee the preparation and delivery of monthly financial reports for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate the Financial Statements (FS) and MD& A tables for C-suite and VP-level review and address feedback promptly.
• Mentor and train finance team members on new accounting standards, compliance requirements, and internal policies.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement within the finance team by promoting upskilling and professional development.
• Ensure compliance with statutory financial reporting, tax filings, transfer pricing reporting, and local statutory filing requirements in both Canada and Mexico.
• Collaborate with external auditors, internal control teams, and key functional leads to ensure alignment with accounting policies and regulatory standards.
• Provide management with in-depth analysis of accounting matters, prepare accounting memos for ad-hoc scenarios, and communicate key findings to executives in a timely and understandable manner.
• Develop presentations detailing significant accounting items for the Board of Directors and senior leadership.
• Work closely with departments to refine and maintain accurate financial metrics that support business decisions throughout all stages of the mine lifecycle.
• Assist the CFO and VP of Finance and Accounting by ensuring actual financials are reported to FP& A for cost control reporting.
• Lead initiatives to develop and implement ERP systems and PowerBI-driven reporting dashboards. Support other special projects as needed.
• Manage and review day-to-day accounting operations for Canadian books, as required, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all transactions.
• Foster a smooth-running accounting and administrative function and support the CFO and VP of Finance as needed.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in financial reporting, accounting, and management, ideally within the mining or natural resources sector.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and familiarity with tax regulations in Canada and Mexico.
• Experience with ERP systems and PowerBI reporting; system implementation experience is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to distill complex financial data into actionable insights for executives.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams effectively.
• Flexibility to travel periodically.
If this sounds like the role for you, please apply today! or reach out Sharon Lovison at 604-229-2573.