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Financial Controller

Vancouver, BC

Financial Controller

$155,000 - $160,000 plus bonus and benefits

Downtown Vancouver - Fully in Office

ABOUT US

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, and Manufacturing Operations. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

THE ROLE

STRIVE has partnered with a mining client that is actively engaged in the development of large-scale projects within mining-friendly jurisdictions throughout the Americas.

The client is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Controller to join the team. As the Controller, you will play a critical role in managing the company's financial reporting processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial information, and supporting compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 

Reporting to the VP Finance & Corporate Secretary, the Controller will be responsible for:

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Prepare all external reporting disclosures and quarterly materials for executive management/board
  • Prepare accounting memos for significant/complex transactions
  • Preparation of quarterly balance sheet and P&L analysis and documenting variances
  • Responsible for all the corporate general ledgers including preparing/reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations including but not limited to prepaid expenses, property and equipment amortization, interest accruals, payroll, lease accounting and share-based compensation
  • Prepare consolidation of foreign based subsidiaries and Canadian entities
  • Chart of accounts maintenance
  • Assisting with income tax provision preparation and corporate income tax returns
  • Manage and supervise the accountant and accounts payable clerk
  • Review and reconcile intercompany and clearing accounts
  • Review accounts payable preparation and treasury management
  • Provide ongoing support to the VP Finance/CFO as requested
  • Assist in the corporate budgeting and forecasting process
  • Assist in the development and maintenance of the internal controls, accounting policies and procedures
  • Assist in the facilitation of the external audit process - prepare working papers for the auditors
  • Assist in adhoc Finance projects i.e. finance input for financial models in technical reports

 

QUALIFICATIONS

  • 3-5 years of experience
  • Experience in the mining industry is preferred
  • CPA Designation is preferred
  • Experience with financial reporting (IFRS) and consolidated reporting - at publicly-listed company - is a MUST
  • Experience with Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
  • Strong analytical abilities and experience with budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize work assignments
  • Sound knowledge of appropriate controls and ability to review and improve processes and controls
  • Exposure to taxation in Canada, US and in foreign jurisdictions
  • Exposure to multi-entity consolidations 

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