Assistant Controller

Careermine; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 111,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Trekor Metals Limited, headquartered in BC, is seeking an Assistant Controller, Administration at the Gibraltar Mine in Williams Lake, BC. The role supervises the accounting department, oversees month-end close, SOX controls, and reporting to head office and auditors.

The incumbent will relocate to Williams Lake, work under the Manager, Administration, and lead efforts in costing, budgeting, and ERP system management. CPA required with 5+ years in finance, mining experience preferred.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years in finance/accounting.
• Mining or industrial experience is an asset.
• IRFS/SOX internal control/reporting experience.
• ERP and reporting systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounting staff (accountants, accounts payable, payroll).
• Coordinate month-end reporting and deadlines.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly working papers and reconciliations.
• Support reporting to head office, auditors and stakeholders.
• Manage payroll per collective bargaining agreement and staff handbooks.
• Provide cost reporting and financial support to business units.
• Oversee property, plant & equipment and capital project reporting.
• Ensure SOX controls and related documentation are maintained.
• Oversee ERP changes and system updates.
• Succession planning and cross-training of staff.

Skills

Financial accounting

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost reporting

Communication

Teamwork

Driver's license

Education

CPA designation

Tools

4Site

FRX/FRx

Prophix

ERP systems

Job description

Description

Position at Gibraltar Mine

Position Title

Assistant Controller, Administration

Employment Type

Full-Time

Organization

Gibraltar Mine

Location

Williams Lake, BC

Reporting Relationship

Manager, Administration

Salary Range

$110,800 - $138,400

About Trekor

Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (BC), Canada, Trekor Metals Limited (Trekor) is a leading North American copper producer with a robust development pipeline of minerals projects and properties in Canada and the United States.

Known for seeing opportunities where other mining companies do not, Trekor has a two-decade track record of delivering value for shareholders, employees, communities where we operate, and others - from acquiring the Gibraltar Mine in BC for a single dollar and building it into Canada's second-largest copper producer, to transforming Arizona's Florence Copper into the world's first greenfield in-situ copper recovery operation.

Trekor goes Beyond Potential.

For more information visit our website www.Trekormetals.com .

Role Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Administration, the Assistant Controller supervises and directs activities of the accounting department (accounting, accounts payable and payroll). Coordinating with internal site departments, corporate, external auditors and related stakeholders, responsible for all period end reporting, internal control compliance and information requests.

Please note this position requires the successful incumbent to relocate to Williams Lake, BC, or the surrounding area. This is not a permanent remote working position.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct activities of the accounting staff (Accountants/Accounts Payable/Payroll).
• Provide direct reports with clear understanding of responsibilities and expected outcomes. Provide resources to achieve same.
• Coordinate month end reporting schedules, ensuring prescribed deadlines are accurately met.
• Coordinate and prepare monthly/quarterly suite of working papers and account reconciliations.
• Coordinate and provide requests for information and data to head office, auditors & related stakeholders.
• Coordinate inputs and prepares updates to the monthly forecast and annual budget models.
• Produce and issue mine site cost reports to all functional stakeholders. Supplement with ad-hoc cost reporting.
• Ensures adherence to SOX internal controls. Updates related documentation as controls change or evolve. Ensures functional areas are reviewing and updating their control documents.
• Manages and oversees mine site payroll requirements per the collective bargaining agreement and staff handbooks.
• Provides financial support to all business unit stakeholders, specifically in the areas of costing and transaction flow.
• Coordinate inputs and prepares property, plant and equipment and capital project reporting.
• Manages and modifies approved changes to the ERP system.
• Ensures direct reports are provided with opportunities to advance skillsets either via in-service training or external programs to include but not limited to webinars and on-line courses.
• Actively cross-trains accountant and junior accountant with focus on succession planning and/or absence coverage.
• In the absence of the Manager, Administration, provide coverage for same.

Education & Experience

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• 5+ years experience in a related finance or accounting field.
• 5 - 10 years' experience in mining or industrial setting an asset.
• Experience in a public company internal control and reporting environment compliant with IRFS and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
• Experience with complex ERP and reporting systems. Specific experience with 4Site, FrX and Prophix an asset.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in financial accounting and reporting including production of internal financial statements.
• Complex accounting preparation including production inventory (WIP, final, stockpile) costing and valuation, asset retirement obligation, right-of-use and capital leases, capital assets including construction in progress and componentisation.
• Preparation, review and analysis of operating budgets and forecasts.
• Industrial operating site cost reporting and analysis.
• Preparation and review of period end working papers and other reporting documentation.
• Able to prioritise work in a complex operating environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as being a team player.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability work with staff at all levels in the company, and able to communicate with both technical and non-technical people.
• Valid driver's license.

The Community

• Williams Lake has a population of approximately 12,000 but services nearly 25,000 as it is a central hub for many outlying smaller communities
• Adult recreational leagues for many popular sports including hockey, soccer, and softball
• A fantastic trail network for mountain biking, walking, and hiking
• Dozens of nearby lakes for fishing, paddling, and camping opportunities
• Close by cross country and downhill skiing venues

Compensation

At all Trekor locations, we pride ourselves in offering a challenging and rewarding work environment. Our employees have the opportunity for career and professional growth through development, education, and succession plan programs.

Additionally, our compensation and benefits package includes competitive salaries and vacation packages, health, dental, and disability insurance benefits, and an RRSP matching program.

Trekor is an equal opportunity employer who encourages applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.