Accounting Lead

Copper World Inc; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudbay is seeking an Accounting Lead to guide the regional accounting team and ensure accuracy of financial records from daily transactions to close. The role reports to the Manager of Accounting and Controls and collaborates with auditors to maintain strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate will drive process improvements, manage fixed assets, assist AP, and partner with cross-functional teams to support operations in the mining sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• A professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA) or an MBA is preferred.
• 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisor role.
• Experience with a major ERP system (preferably SAP).
• Experience with joint venture accounting, multiple company codes, and intercompany transactions is essential.
• Experience in the mining, metals, or related heavy industrial industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other supporting documentation for multiple company codes.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee the accounting for joint venture partnerships and consolidation.
• Manage intercompany transactions and consolidations; review consolidations file and schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA CMA or MBA (preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Hudbay (TSX, NYSE: HBM) is a copper-focused mining company with three long-life operations and a world-class pipeline of copper growth projects in tier-one mining-friendly jurisdictions of Canada, Peru, and the United States.

Hudbay's operating portfolio includes the Constancia mine in Cusco (Peru), the Snow Lake operations in Manitoba (Canada) and the Copper Mountain mine in British Columbia (Canada). Copper is the primary metal produced by the Company, which is complemented by meaningful gold production and by-product zinc, silver and molybdenum. Hudbay's growth pipeline includes the Copper World project in Arizona (United States), the Cactus project in Arizona (United States), the Mason project in Nevada (United States), the Llaguen project in La Libertad (Peru) and several expansion and exploration opportunities near its existing operations.

The value Hudbay creates and the impact it has is embodied in its purpose statement: “We care about our people, our communities, and our planet. Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives, and create better futures for communities.” Hudbay’s mission is to create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging its core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Mission:

To create sustainable value and strong returns by leveraging our core strengths in community relations, focused exploration, mine development and efficient operations.

Purpose of Role:

Reporting to the Manager of Accounting and Controls, the Accounting Lead will be responsible for helping to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the company's financial records. This role assists with all aspects of the accounting cycle, from daily transactions through to the close process and financial statement preparation. The Lead is also a point of contact for external and internal auditors and is included in the process for maintaining a robust internal control environment. This regional role will report to the Manager of Accounting and Controls and leads and develops a team of accounting professionals.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Financial Reporting and Close Process:

• Direct and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and other supporting documentation for multiple company codes.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and IFRS.
• Oversee the accounting for our joint venture partnership, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and that the JV's financial results are properly consolidated or accounted for.
• Manage the process for intercompany transactions, ensuring all balances are reconciled and eliminated during the consolidation process. Prepare and review the consolidations file and supporting schedules.

Internal Controls and Compliance:

• Design, implement, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
• Act as the primary liaison for both external and internal audit teams, coordinating PBC (Prepared by Client) requests, managing audit schedules, and responding to inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and company policies.

Team Leadership and Development:

• Optimize accounting processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy.

Operational Accounting:

• Manage fixed asset accounting, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Assist the Accounts Payable functions as needed.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to support business operations and provide accounting expertise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION:

Education:

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Preferred: A professional accounting designation (CPA, CMA) or an advanced degree (MBA) is preferred.

Experience:

• Required:
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 years in a supervisor role.
  • Experience with a major ERP system (preferably SAP).
  • Experience with joint venture accounting, multiple company codes, and intercompany transactions is essential.
• Preferred:
  • Experience in the mining, metals, or a related heavy industrial industry is highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of IFRS, and internal control frameworks (e.g., SOX).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional analytical skills with an inquisitive and problem-solving mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of the US and Arizona tax environment and regulatory landscape is a plus.
• Spanish-speaking ability to communicate with international partners and a diverse workforce is a plus.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Other Requirements:

Physical – The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This person must be able to sit or stand at a personal computer for a reasonable amount of time typing and reading.

Work Environment – The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Normal office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory.

Employee must be able to prove that he/she has a current and valid driver's license.

Why Hudbay?

• At Hudbay, our values of Dignity & Respect, Caring, Openness, and Trustworthiness are embedded into our culture by the way we work and how we interact with one another.
• We pride ourselves in providing our employees with competitive total rewards that include:
  • Annual performance bonuses
  • Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
  • Company paid Life insurance, AD&D, Short- & Long-term Disability
  • 401(k) plan with employer contribution
  • An Employee Share Purchase Plan with contribution matching
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Paid time off, paid sick time and holiday pay
• Regular performance appraisals to acknowledge our employees for their contributions, strengths and work well done.

Hudbay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Following a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check. Depending on the specific requirements of the role, candidates may also need to undergo a physical examination, drug screening, and educational verification.