Interim Controller (Bilingual Spanish)

Clarity Recruitment; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 176,000 - 239,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Recruitment is seeking a bilingual Interim Controller for a Toronto-based mining company. You will lead quarterly IFRS reporting, manage IFRS-to-US GAAP conversion for equity pickup, and coordinate with the VP Finance and CFO during a high-priority reporting window.

You’ll supervise one Senior Financial Analyst, work with an Argentina-based administration team, and translate Spanish-language statements to support corporate reporting.

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on IFRS reporting experience at Controller level.
• Fluent Spanish; Argentine/South American Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience with hyperinflationary accounting (IAS 29) and local statutory reporting.
• Experience with US GAAP conversion from IFRS.
• Mining or development-stage project accounting experience preferred.
• Big 4 background welcome; contracting possible.

Responsibilities

• Own quarterly IFRS financial reporting for the private operating entity, coordinating with auditors.
• Manage the IFRS-to-US GAAP conversion process for equity pickup into the public parent’s US GAAP reporting.
• Deliver equity pickup reporting packages and numbers on tight timelines.
• Lead the year-end reporting critical path to meet US GAAP filing deadlines.
• Drive technical accounting conclusions and ensure capitalization policy alignment across IFRS and US GAAP.
• Translate Argentine statutory financial statements and supporting materials for corporate reporting.
• Collaborate with the Argentina-based team and provide day-to-day support to senior stakeholders.

Skills

IFRS reporting

Fluent Spanish

US GAAP

Mining experience

Big 4 background

Job description

Location: Toronto, ON (4 days in office)

Rate: 85-115/hr

Position Type: Existing Vacancy

About the Opportunity

Our client, a publicly traded mining company with a Toronto-based corporate office, is seeking an Bilingual Interim Controller to lead financial reporting through a high-priority period of transaction preparation and corporate ambiguity. Reporting into the VP, Finance, you’ll own quarterly IFRS reporting and manage the IFRS-to-US GAAP conversion required for equity pickup into the public parent’s US GAAP reporting. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders including the CFO, and directly manage one Senior Financial Analyst, while partnering near-daily with a fully Argentina-based administration/site team.

Key Responsibilities

• Own quarterly IFRS financial reporting for the private operating entity, including coordination through auditor review
• Manage the IFRS-to-US GAAP conversion process to support equity pickup into the public parent’s US GAAP reporting
• Deliver equity pickup reporting packages and numbers on tight timelines, ensuring accuracy and early internal review
• Lead the year-end reporting critical path to ensure equity pickup requirements are met in advance of the February 28 US GAAP filing deadline
• Drive technical accounting conclusions, including ensuring the capitalization policy is appropriately applied and aligned across IFRS and US GAAP
• Analyze and interpret Argentine statutory financial statements, including hyperinflationary accounting (IAS 29) and local statutory/accounting interpretations
• Partner closely with the Argentina-based team to obtain, interpret, and validate financial support and documentation
• Translate and interpret Spanish-language financial statements and supporting materials to inform corporate reporting conclusions
• Provide day-to-day support and communication to senior stakeholders (VP Finance, CFO) and manage/coach one direct report (SFA)

What You Bring

• Proven ability to operate as a hands-on Controller, owning the function independently in a lean environment
• Strong, recent IFRS reporting experience at the Controller level (must-have)
• Fluent Spanish (Argentine / South American Spanish strongly preferred)
• Comfort working with hyperinflationary accounting considerations and complex statutory/local reporting nuance (Argentina highly preferred)
• Working exposure to US GAAP, including conversion work from IFRS (nice-to-have)
• Experience in mining and/or development-stage project accounting (preferred)
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and shifting priorities in a transaction-oriented environment
• Big 4 background is welcome; client is open to a strong Big 4 candidate moving into contracting

Next Steps

We do appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clarity Recruitment is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process and workplace. If you require accommodation, please let us know in advance and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Please note: We use AI-assisted tools for notetaking during the screening process.

About Clarity Recruitment

Clarity is an executive search and recruitment firm specializing in Finance & Accounting talent across Canada - from accountants to CFOs. Additionally, Clarity partners with organizations to hire exceptional talent in HR, Operations, and IT, helping build the teams that power business success. Our process is designed to minimize risk, maximize alignment, and move quickly. With dedicated practices in Executive Search, Full-Time Search, and Project & Interim Consulting, we help organizations grow with confidence. Visit findingclarity.ca to learn more!