Assistant Controller

Working at the mine site of a well-established and very well-managed company that has a strong reputation and a bright future. Make a meaningful impact to the business while working with kind, intelligent, and values-driven leaders. Well-rounded Assistant Controller role spanning operational accounting and corporate accounting. Hands-on position while also providing leadership and oversight.

Who- the Company: 

Our client is a growth-focused company in the industrial natural resources space (broadly speaking, in mining, oil & gas, or forestry). Mid-size, global, and publicly listed organization that is steadily expanding and maintaining a long-standing reputation for doing things the right way... strategically, ethically, and with a focus on long-term success. The culture is down-to-earth, friendly, and professional, with little room for big egos or high drama.

What- the Role:

This is a unique opportunity for a well-rounded senior-level accounting professional. Reporting into a senior leader who is a designated CPA.  We can provide interested & qualified candidates with a full job description.

• Lead and support the accounting & finance team across accounting, payroll, accounts payables, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
• Coordinate month-end and quarter-end processes, including reconciliations, working papers, cost reporting, and stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Communicate regularly with accounting & finance team at head office.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, financial procedures, and organizational policies while supporting audit and corporate information requests.
• Provide financial analysis, process improvement ideas, and operational support related to costing, capital projects, fixed assets, transaction processes, and ERP system administration.
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and cross-functional knowledge sharing.

Who- the Candidate:

• Already residing in the Cariboo-Chilcotin region of BC, or able to fully relocate to the area within maximum 4 weeks’ of offer.
• CPA designation is required 
• At least 5 years and more likely 10+ years of progressive and relevant accounting work experience.
• Blend of public practice and industry experience is preferred, but also open to candidates directly from public practice (at Senior Associate or Manager level) or directly from industry.
• Experience in natural resources sector- oil & gas, mining, forestry, etc.
• Steady tenures demonstrating loyalty and stability during career path. This company treats their people well and employees tend to stay a very long time! 

• Experience using a sophisticated accounting software or ERPs
• Detail oriented, organized, reliable, hard working, professional, and self-motivated!

How Much:

The salary for this role is commensurate with level and relevance of accounting experience and qualifications, and will range from $110,000 to $140,000 (please note to get to the top end, must have all nice-to-have qualifications and over 10 years of relevant experience)
Additionally, the Assistant Controller will be eligible for:

• Annual performance bonus
• 9-day fortnight (earning a bonus day off every 2nd week based on a slightly longer workday the other 9 days of the week)
• RRSP match
• Excellent extended benefits (health, dental, vision), with the option to customize based on employee’s personal & family needs
• Potential to be eligible for long-term incentive plan in future
• Paid vacation program that increases steadily based on tenure

Where:

Based in the Cariboo region of BC. Good location for someone living in Williams Lake, Soda Lake, Quesnel, McLeese Lake, 150 Mile House, etc. Our client is open to providing some financial relocation assistance to a finalist who lives elsewhere in BC or Alberta and is very serious about making a long-term full move to Cariboo. Full-time on-site, with a 9-day fortnight.

When & How to Apply: 

Swim Recruiting will be conducting initial screening, interviewing, and shortlisting on behalf of our client. Once shortlisted, qualified candidates will be presented directly to the hiring team for consideration and there will be a ~3 step interview process. Please hit ‘APPLY’ to send us your resume. Thank you!