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A leading company in the mining industry is seeking a VP of Finance and Administration based in Downtown Vancouver. This role involves overseeing financial reporting, budget management, compliance, and general administration, ideal for a CPA with significant leadership experience in TSX-listed companies. The successful candidate will drive financial strategy and ensure accuracy in reporting.
Job Title: VP Finance and Administration
Location: Downtown Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Mining / Accounting
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Start Date: Immediate
About the Company
Our client is a TSX-V and FSE-listed gold producer and mineral development company with a 19+ year track record and operations in Malaysia and Western Australia. Headquartered in Vancouver, the company employs over 250 professionals across its sites.
Position Overview
The VP Finance and Administration will report directly to the CFO and oversee all financial reporting and general administrative functions across the business. This includes internal/external reporting, budgeting and forecasting, internal controls, tax and audit compliance, cash management, and corporate administration.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Reporting
• Oversee preparation of quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements
• Draft financial statement notes, MD&A, and quarterly earnings releases
• Present executive-level financial dashboards and forecasts to the CFO
2. Budgeting & Forecasting
• Maintain financial models
• Lead annual corporate budgeting and 12-month rolling forecasts
• Prepare quarterly and semi-annual financial projections
3. Accounting Policies & Internal Controls
• Conduct quarterly IFRS updates and accounting policy reviews
• Design procedures to implement new accounting standards
• Train staff on evolving standards and coordinate with operations on cost controls
4. Tax, Audit & Regulatory Compliance
• Oversee annual tax filings and manage compliance with tax authorities
• Support CFO on tax planning and transfer pricing implementation
• Manage audit processes and ensure timely government reporting
5. Cash Management & Project Costing
• Monitor monthly cash flow and prepare 8-week cash projections
• Analyze project costs, report variances, and ensure capex remains within budget
6. Financial Controls & Reporting Accuracy
• Conduct technical reviews of consolidated reports, MD&A, and supporting schedules
• Maintain chart of accounts and recommend system/process improvements
• Assist CFO with development and quarterly testing of internal controls (SOX compliance)
7. General Administration
• Oversee office administration, corporate filing systems, and insurance policies
• Coordinate IT administration, database maintenance, and IT control systems
8. Ad-hoc Duties
• Provide ongoing support to the CFO and contribute to executive-level projects as required
Qualifications
• CPA designation (Canada) with prior VP/Controller experience in TSX-V or TSX-listed gold production companies
• Hands-on experience compiling financial statements under IFRS, including MD&A and note disclosures
• Strong financial modeling, cost accounting, and cost control capabilities
• Proven leadership, team management, and staff training experience
• Highly organized, proactive, and self-motivated with excellent communication and reporting skills