Hybrid Corporate Controller — Global IFRS, Mining Explorer

Founders Metals Inc; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Short-term incentive plan

Long-term incentive awards

Job summary

Founders Metals Inc. is seeking a Corporate Controller in Vancouver to oversee the financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls for the Canadian parent and Suriname subsidiary.

You will lead the close process and ensure IFRS compliance and timely external disclosures. The role reports to the CFO, supervises the Financial Administrator, and collaborates with the Suriname Finance Manager to align site results with corporate standards.

Qualifications

• CPA designation in good standing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, commerce, or related discipline.
• Public practice audit training with a Big Four or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience, including at least three years in a controller/manager role.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and Canadian reporting requirements.
• Experience consolidating foreign subsidiaries and multi-currency reporting is a significant asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation for Canadian parent and Surinamese subsidiaries.
• Prepare quarterly/annual financial statements and MD&A; support working papers.
• Maintain and document accounting policies; provide technical analyses under IFRS.
• Support CFO with Audit Committee and Board materials.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting and delegation of authority.
• Coordinate local statutory reporting and tax with Suriname partners.
• Oversee cost control and budget governance; ensure expenditures stay within approved budgets.
• Produce monthly management reporting and cash flow forecasts; support treasury decisions.
• Lead and develop staff; align site practices with corporate standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

IFRS knowledge

Strong communication

Education

CPA designation (Canada)

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/commerce

Public practice audit training (Big Four or equivalent)

Five years progressive accounting experience (controller/manager)

Experience consolidating foreign subsidiaries & multi-currency reporting

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP/accounting system

Job description

Founders Metals Inc. is seeking a Corporate Controller in Vancouver to oversee the financial reporting, consolidation, and internal controls for the Canadian parent and Suriname subsidiary.

You will lead the close process and ensure IFRS compliance and timely external disclosures. The role reports to the CFO, supervises the Financial Administrator, and collaborates with the Suriname Finance Manager to align site results with corporate standards.