Controller

Mining Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with business objectives
• Deliver clear, actionable insights to support leadership decision-making
• Maintain strong financial visibility across site operations
• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes
• Partner with operational leaders to align financial plans with production goals
• Identify risks and opportunities to improve financial outcomes
• Monitor and analyze cost performance across mining activities
• Develop strategies to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Provide detailed variance analysis and recommendations
• Ensure adherence to financial regulations, policies, and internal controls
• Strengthen processes to safeguard company assets and maintain audit readiness
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational initiatives
• Translate financial data into meaningful insights that enhance performance
• Contribute to continuous improvement across site activities
• Support, mentor, and develop finance team members
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
• Professional certification such as CPA, CA, CMA, or equivalent preferred
• 7–15+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within mining, natural resources, or heavy industry
• Strong expertise in cost accounting and operational finance
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
• Background supporting site-based or operational environments is highly valued

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Deep understanding of cost structures within industrial operations
• Effective communication and ability to influence stakeholders
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to perform in fast-paced, operational environments
• Leadership mindset with a focus on team development and collaboration

Working Environment

• Engagement with operational and site-based teams
• Exposure to industrial and field environments as needed
• Periods of increased activity aligned with reporting cycles

What Our Client Offers

What Our Client Offers

Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
Clear opportunities for career progression and leadership growth
Exposure to large-scale operations and strategic initiatives
A collaborative environment where finance plays a critical role in business success

Contact:

Heather Simoens
Heather@MRCrecruiting.com
970-209-2890