4.2. Controller
Phoenix Tailings
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all financial operations: Lead the accounting team, overseeing daily accounting activities, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger maintenance, and financial reporting.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting: Prepare and present accurate and compliant financial statements in accordance with GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Develop and implement robust internal controls: Establish and maintain effective internal controls to safeguard assets, mitigate risks, and ensure financial data integrity.
- Conduct comprehensive financial analysis: Analyze financial data, trends, and key metrics to provide valuable insights to management and support strategic decision-making.
- Manage budgeting and forecasting: Develop and monitor annual budgets and quarterly forecasts, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams: Partner effectively with engineers, geologists, operations personnel, and other departments to ensure financial considerations are integrated into business decisions.
- Liaise with external auditors: Work collaboratively with external auditors during the annual audit process, ensuring smooth completion and timely resolution of any inquiries.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior accounting role, preferably within the mining, exploration, or related industries.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and relevant accounting principles.
- Proven track record of successfully managing a team, implementing internal controls, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address financial challenges.
- Strong communication, written, and verbal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Collaborative and team-oriented mindset, with the ability to work effectively across diverse disciplines.
- Passion for the critical metals industry and commitment to responsible resource development.
We offer a competitive compensation package that is based on expertise. We also offer the following benefits:
- Healthcare, we care about you and your family: 100% Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Stock: Ownership in a fast-growing venture-backed company.
- Family Focus: Parental leave and flexibility for families.
- Time Off: Flexible vacation policy to encourage people to get out and see the world.
- Team Fun: Regularly scheduled events and celebrations.
- Learning: Learning & Development Opportunities to grow your skills and career.
- Great team: Working with fun, hard-working, kind people committed to making a difference!
- Flexible culture: We are results-focused. We don’t work at the office every day.