Controller

Careermine; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Nevada Gold Corp. is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead accounting at the Mule Canyon mine site and corporate office. The role oversees general ledger, payroll, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls to ensure timely, accurate information for decision-makers.

You will build scalable processes, work with auditors and banking partners, and partner with operations, engineering, geology, and HR to support growth while complying with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• CPA designation is preferred.
• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, natural resources, or other capital-intensive industries is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, payroll, and cash management.
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively while building strong cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses.
• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models to support operational planning.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures that support governance and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.
• Monitor capital expenditures, project accounting, procurement controls, and asset capitalization.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, tax regulations, and other applicable financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with operations, engineering, geology, human resources, and executive leadership to provide financial guidance and business analysis.
• Develop financial reporting dashboards, key performance indicators, and management metrics.
• Support financing activities, Board reporting, due diligence efforts, and other strategic corporate initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Central Nevada Gold

Central Nevada Gold Corp. is the 100% owner of the Mule Canyon Gold Mine located ten kilometers southeast of Battle Mountain and five kilometers south of the i80 interstate highway. Our mission is to build a profitable multi-asset precious metals business. Success in the mining industry is built on a foundation of technical rigor, a commitment to safe and responsible operation, and the stewardship of investor capital.

Position Overview

The Controller is responsible for leading the Company's accounting and financial reporting functions for the Mule Canyon mine site and corporate office. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, internal controls, payroll oversight, and regulatory compliance while providing accurate and timely financial information to support executive decision-making.

The successful candidate will establish scalable financial processes and controls that support the Company's continued growth while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role serves as a key business partner to operational leadership and works closely with external auditors, tax advisors, financial institutions, and corporate stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and cash management.


• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting analyses.


• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial models to support operational planning.


• Establish and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures that support governance and regulatory compliance.


• Coordinate annual audits, tax filings, and relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners.


• Monitor capital expenditures, project accounting, procurement controls, and asset capitalization.


• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate policies, tax regulations, and other applicable financial reporting requirements.


• Partner with operations, engineering, geology, human resources, and executive leadership to provide financial guidance and business analysis.


• Develop financial reporting dashboards, key performance indicators, and management metrics.


• Support financing activities, Board reporting, due diligence efforts, and other strategic corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.


• CPA designation is preferred.


• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.


• Experience in mining, construction, manufacturing, natural resources, or other capital-intensive industries is preferred.


• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, payroll, and cash management.


• Experience with ERP/accounting systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.


• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.


• Ability to communicate financial information effectively while building strong cross-functional relationships.

Reporting Structure

This position reports to the CFO and works cross-functionally with geology, engineering, operations, and corporate teams.