Financial Controller

BJRC Recruiting; Nevada; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Not disclosed is seeking a Financial Controller to lead the full accounting cycle in a dynamic mining environment. The role will manage US GAAP reporting, treasury, and the transition to a public company, with SOX controls and robust internal policies.

The position supports budgeting, forecasting and capital expenditure tracking, while coordinating with auditors and senior leadership to enable a successful IPO and sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Strong technical accounting expertise including US GAAP, SEC reporting and financial statement prep.
• Experience with mining or mineral interests accounting including capitalized development and asset retirement obligations.
• IPO or public company transition experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting cycle: close, reporting, treasury, payroll and cash management.
• Prepare and review US GAAP financial statements and SEC filings.
• Oversee mining-specific accounting and inventory valuation.
• Drive IPO readiness: audited statements and regulatory compliance.
• Develop internal controls and reporting processes for transition to a public company.
• Coordinate external audits and legal counsel.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and cost management.
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and strategic initiatives.
• Mentor and scale the accounting team as the company grows.
• Enhance financial systems and efficiencies to support growth.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC reporting

Public company

SOX compliance

Internal controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Treasury

Leadership

Mining accounting

Mining accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Job description

Our client is a mining company based in Nevada that is restarting an underground copper mining operation and preparing for an initial public offering (IPO). They are seeking an experienced Financial Controller. This is a newly created position offering.

The position is currently remote, with occasional visits to the operating site in Nevada. A hybrid working arrangement is anticipated once an office is established. Candidates must be based in the United States and willing to work in Nevada under the future hybrid arrangement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full accounting cycle, including month-end, quarter-end and year-end close, financial reporting, treasury, payroll and cash management.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Oversee mining-specific accounting, including capitalized development, mineral interests, inventory valuation, asset retirement obligations and production-related accounting.
• Lead financial reporting and accounting initiatives related to the company's anticipated IPO, including audited financial statements, public company filings and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and implement internal controls, accounting policies and financial reporting processes to support the transition to a publicly traded company.
• Manage external audit processes and coordinate with auditors, legal counsel and other external advisors.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, capital expenditure tracking and cost management.
• Partner with senior leadership and operations teams on financial analysis, reporting and strategic initiatives.
• Oversee, mentor and develop the existing accounting team, with responsibility for expanding the function as the company grows.
• Enhance financial systems, reporting processes and operational efficiencies to support the company's continued growth.

Requirements

• Approximately 10-15 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, ideally within the mining, natural resources or publicly traded company sectors.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including US GAAP, SEC reporting and financial statement preparation.
• Experience with mining or mineral interest accounting, including capitalized development, inventory valuation and asset retirement obligations, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting and financial reporting within an operating company environment.
• Experience working in a publicly traded company or supporting an IPO or public company transition is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, internal controls and financial reporting requirements for publicly listed companies.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams, ideally reporting directly to a CFO or senior finance executive.
• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, treasury management and financial controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• Previous experience in a private equity-backed business, mining operation or high-growth environment is an asset.
• Highly hands-on, technically strong and comfortable operating in a lean, evolving finance function.
• Strong communication, organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across finance, operations and senior leadership.