Assistant Controller

Careermine; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Teck Alaska seeks an Assistant Controller to provide financial leadership across reporting, controls, budgeting, and operational finance in our Anchorage office. The role supports period-end closes, SOX compliance, audits, and governance processes, reporting to the Controller.

The position emphasizes partnership with compliance teams, development of budgets and 3YP processes, and delivering timely financial information for senior leaders and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration or related field.
• CPA designation or active pursuit required, licensure within six months of starting.
• Four years of progressive accounting or finance experience including financial reporting and budgeting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills and financial modeling; Power BI is a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate findings.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting in line with GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Assist with period-end close, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate SOX compliance activities and audit readiness with stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit activities and provide necessary documentation.
• Maintain finance reporting calendars, close checklists, and governance processes.

Skills

GAAP & SOX

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Excel modeling

Power BI

Audit support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or active pursuit

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Anchorage, AK, United States

Employment Type: Regular Full Time

Workplace Type: On-site

About our Anchorage Office

Teck's Anchorage office is home to an administrative team supporting our Red Dog Operations, one of the world's largest zinc mines, which is operated under an innovative agreement between Teck and landowner NANA, a Regional Alaska Native corporation owned by the Iñupiat of northwest Alaska.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller provides financial leadership and support across financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, budgeting, and operational finance activities. The role is responsible for supporting the period-end close process, maintaining compliance with corporate policies and internal control requirements, and contributing to the delivery of accurate and timely financial information.

Position is based in the Anchorage office Monday - Friday

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting, Close & Compliance

• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reporting, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies, GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with period-end close activities, including review of journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Coordinate and support SOX compliance activities, including maintenance of narratives, control documentation, testing support, and audit readiness, in partnership with designated compliance and control stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit activities through coordination of Finance resources, documentation requests, analyses, and audit responses.
• Assist in maintaining finance reporting calendars, close checklists, and other governance processes to support efficient and compliant reporting.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Support the development, maintenance, and administration of annual budgets, forecasts, long-range planning models, and related reporting tools.
• Develop and maintain budget templates, financial models, and reporting solutions to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Support the preparation of budget presentations, management reports, and presentations for senior leadership, external partners, and governance committees.
• Support the ongoing development and administration of the Three-Year Plan (3YP) process in coordination with operational stakeholders.

Accounting Operations & Internal Controls

• Support the effectiveness and compliance of internal controls across Finance and other business functions, partnering with process owners to ensure controls are appropriately designed, documented, executed, and monitored.
• Review and approve designated financial transactions, vendor setups, system access requests, and treasury activities in accordance with established approval authorities and internal control requirements.
• Support the evaluation, testing, and implementation of finance system changes, process improvements, and automation initiatives.

Technical Accounting & Special Projects

• Support technical accounting analyses and special financial reporting requirements, including reclamation, asset retirement obligations, and other complex accounting matters as assigned.
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives, integration activities, process improvement efforts, and other special projects that support business objectives.

External Reporting & Stakeholder Support

• Support financial reporting and information requests for external partners, regulatory agencies, corporate reporting groups, and other external stakeholders.
• Assist the Controller in preparing financial analyses, presentations, and materials for management committees, board meetings, budget reviews, and other leadership forums.
• Maintain and coordinate financial and operational reporting metrics, including physical production statistics and other key business performance indicators.

People Leadership & Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and development support to direct reports while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.
• Support employee performance management activities, including goal setting, ongoing feedback, annual performance reviews, development planning, succession planning, and training initiatives in partnership with the Controller.
• Promote knowledge sharing, cross-training, and continuous improvement within the Finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration or related field. If another field minimum minor in accounting required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or active pursuit required, estimating completion of the licensure within six (6) months from starting position.
• Four (4) years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including financial reporting, internal controls, audit support, budgeting, and operational finance.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance.
• Advanced Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting; proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and other business systems. Experience with Power BI or similar reporting tools is considered an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information, exercise sound professional judgment, and develop practical business solutions.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, adapt to changing business needs, and support organizational change initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across a matrixed organization with employees, operational leaders, corporate teams, auditors, regulators, external partners, consultants, and other external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities, a commitment to ethical business practices, and the ability to influence positive outcomes through collaboration and effective communication.
• Self-motivated, proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement, with a willingness to support cross-functional initiatives and special projects as business needs require.
• The above description does not necessarily include all the duties and responsibilities of the position. Teck Alaska reserves the right to modify these duties and responsibilities.

Working Conditions

• Access: Anchorage Office
• Schedule: Monday-Friday
• Culture: At Red Dog, we believe in fostering a safe and healthy environment for all our employees. We are proud to be a drug and alcohol-free workplace and will include a drug test as part of our hiring process.

Why Teck

At Teck, your work matters - to the world, to our communities and to your future. As a leading Canadian resource company, we focus on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love. We do this guided by our values that, together, form The Teck Way. At Teck, you'll find purpose-driven work, a culture of respect and inclusion, and the opportunity to grow your career while helping build a better world.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free hiring process. Accommodations are available upon request, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.