Robert Half is supporting a search for a Corporate Controller with a Canadian public company in the mining / natural resources space, entering an important growth phase tied to an operational restart.
Reporting to the CFO, this role is a blend of hands‑on technical accounting leadership (approx. 65–70%) and budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (approx. 30–35%) . The Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, audit processes, internal controls, and performance reporting as the business scales.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Public Company Disclosure
Lead quarterly consolidation and preparation of IFRS financial statements
Prepare quarterly and annual MD& A and support continuous disclosure filings (SEDAR+, exchange reporting)
Ensure accuracy of disclosures, footnotes, and financial sections of press releases and investor materials
Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts
Audit, Technical Accounting & Controls
Act as primary contact for external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit
Prepare audit schedules, manage timelines, and address management letter items
Research and document complex technical accounting matters (IFRS), including mining‑specific areas (e.g., depletion, ARO, capitalization)
Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
Lead annual corporate budget and quarterly forecasts in partnership with operations and site finance
Consolidate site‑level budgets with corporate overhead
Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making
Support board and lender reporting alongside the CFO and site finance leadership
Cash, Treasury & Leadership
Support liquidity planning, covenant compliance, and cash management
Work closely with site finance to ensure consistency across reporting and controls
Provide technical guidance and mentorship as the finance function evolves
Ideal Profile
CPA designation
8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Public company financial reporting experience (MD& A, audits, regulatory filings)
Strong IFRS and technical accounting background
Mining / natural resources or other asset‑heavy industry experience strongly preferred
Comfortable balancing detailed execution with senior‑level business partnering
Compensation & Setup
Remote today , with an expected move to hybrid (downtown Toronto) within ~12 months
Occasional site travel (approximately quarterly)
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