Controller

Torngat Metals; Montreal (administrative region); Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive compensation with bonus

Group benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Controller for its Montreal team. Reporting to the VP Finance, the role leads all accounting and financial reporting, ensuring IFRS compliance and effective internal controls. Hybrid work, strong Canadian mining industry experience, and CPA designation are key.

The successful candidate will manage budgeting, tax filings, external audits, and system improvements, including SAGE 50 and future ERP plans, while mentoring the finance staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA designation required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in supervision.
• Mining/industrial/manufacturing experience preferred.
• IFRS knowledge; NI 52-109/SOX exposure helpful.
• SAGE 50 or similar accounting systems; ERP exposure a plus.
• Fluent in French and English with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities with accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with VP Finance to support strategic decisions as project advances.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual internal/external financial statements.
• Oversee regulatory filings, tax, and statutory reporting.
• Maintain IFRS policies and accounting memos; ensure documentation.
• Manage cash disbursements, treasury, and short-term forecasting.
• Support system optimization: maintain SAGE 50 and plan cloud/ERP integration.
• Strengthen financial processes and scalable reporting frameworks.
• Lead annual budgeting, reforecasts, and variance analysis with insights.
• Design internal controls; lead and mentor accounting staff.
• Support audits and act as primary contact with auditors and advisors.

Skills

Bilingual French-English

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation

Tools

SAGE 50

Job description

At Torngat Metals, we are developing the Strange Lake project to meet the urgent global demand for responsibly sourced rare earths that are essential to the energy transition. We are currently seeking talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our highly strategic project and play a role in shaping a resilient and responsible rare earth industry in Canada.

Torngat Metals is seeking a qualified Controller to join its team located in Montreal. Reporting to the VP Finance, this role is responsible for the overall management of the company’s financial functions and reporting. The role will evolve with the project’s advancement into operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities of the company, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable standards
• Act as a key financial partner to the VP Finance, supporting strategic decision-making as the project advances toward development and operations
• Coordinate the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements
• Oversee all regulatory and statutory reporting requirements, including tax filings, government reporting, and compliance obligations
• Prepare, review, and maintain accounting policies, technical accounting memos, and documentation in accordance with IFRS
• Manage cash disbursements, treasury activities, and short-term cash forecasting
• Maintain and optimize the current accounting system (SAGE 50), while playing a leading role in the evaluation and future implementation of a cloud-based accounting system and eventual ERP integration
• Strengthen existing financial processes and design scalable financial and reporting frameworks to support future operational growth
• Lead the annual budgeting process, periodic reforecasts, and variance analysis, providing clear insights and recommendations to management
• Design, implement, and continuously improve internal controls, ensuring a strong control environment as the organization grows
• Train, supervise, and mentor accounting staff (accounts payable administrator / financial analyst), with involvement in the recruitment of future finance team members
• Support audit processes and act as the primary point of contact with external auditors and advisor

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation required
• Minimum of 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Experience within a mining, industrial, manufacturing, or process-driven environment strongly preferred
• Experience in a public company environment and solid working knowledge of IFRS; Experience/exposure in the implemention of national instrument 52-109/ Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Strong technical accounting background with the ability to research, interpret, and apply accounting standards
• Hands-on experience with accounting systems (SAGE 50 or similar); exposure to system implementations or process transformation considered an asset
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, evolving environment
• Comfortable operating in a lean organization and building structure and processes where needed
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both French and English, as the role requires regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, including partners, consultants, auditors, advisors, and other parties located outside Quebec.

Why You’ll Love It:

• Competitive compensation with a bonus program
• Group RRSP with up to 5% employer contribution
• Flexible hours and hybrid work schedule
• Generous benefits (health, dental and vision)
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Free coffee!

Who We Are:

Torngat Metals is a private company based in Canada advancing the Strange Lake rare earth project—one of the world’s most notable sources of heavy rare earth elements used in low-carbon and high-tech solutions. With development activities in Québec, and Newfoundland & Labrador, we are committed to implementing environmental best practices into our operations and building strong partnerships with local communities. Our objective is to contribute to strengthening global supply chain resilience and to positioning Canada as a credible source of critical materials such as dysprosium and terbium.

Torngat Metals is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified in dividuals.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment. All employees are expected to follow safety procedures to help protect themselves and others.