Controller
<p>Robert Half is supporting a search for a<strong> Corporate Controller</strong> with a <strong>Canadian public company</strong> in the mining / natural resources space, entering an important growth phase tied to an operational restart.</p><p>Reporting to the CFO, this role is a blend of <strong>hands‑on technical accounting leadership (approx. 65–70%)</strong> and <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (approx. 30–35%)</strong>. The Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, audit processes, internal controls, and performance reporting as the business scales.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Public Company Disclosure</strong></p><ul><li>Lead quarterly consolidation and preparation of IFRS financial statements</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual <strong>MD&A</strong> and support continuous disclosure filings (SEDAR+, exchange reporting)</li><li>Ensure accuracy of disclosures, footnotes, and financial sections of press releases and investor materials</li><li>Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Technical Accounting & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact for external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit</li><li>Prepare audit schedules, manage timelines, and address management letter items</li><li>Research and document complex technical accounting matters (IFRS), including mining‑specific areas (e.g., depletion, ARO, capitalization)</li><li>Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual corporate budget and quarterly forecasts in partnership with operations and site finance</li><li>Consolidate site‑level budgets with corporate overhead</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making</li><li>Support board and lender reporting alongside the CFO and site finance leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Cash, Treasury & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Support liquidity planning, covenant compliance, and cash management</li><li>Work closely with site finance to ensure consistency across reporting and controls</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship as the finance function evolves</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Ideal Profile</strong></p><ul><li>CPA designation</li><li>8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience</li><li>Public company financial reporting experience (MD&A, audits, regulatory filings)</li><li>Strong IFRS and technical accounting background</li><li>Mining / natural resources or other asset‑heavy industry experience strongly preferred</li><li>Comfortable balancing detailed execution with senior‑level business partnering</li></ul><p><strong>Compensation & Setup</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Remote today</strong>, with an expected move to <strong>hybrid (downtown Toronto)</strong> within ~12 months</li><li>Occasional site travel (approximately quarterly)</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Toronto, ON
- onsite
- Permanent
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150000 - 200000 CAD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is supporting a search for a<strong> Corporate Controller</strong> with a <strong>Canadian public company</strong> in the mining / natural resources space, entering an important growth phase tied to an operational restart.</p><p>Reporting to the CFO, this role is a blend of <strong>hands‑on technical accounting leadership (approx. 65–70%)</strong> and <strong>budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis (approx. 30–35%)</strong>. The Controller will play a key role in strengthening financial reporting, audit processes, internal controls, and performance reporting as the business scales.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Financial Reporting & Public Company Disclosure</strong></p><ul><li>Lead quarterly consolidation and preparation of IFRS financial statements</li><li>Prepare quarterly and annual <strong>MD&A</strong> and support continuous disclosure filings (SEDAR+, exchange reporting)</li><li>Ensure accuracy of disclosures, footnotes, and financial sections of press releases and investor materials</li><li>Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Technical Accounting & Controls</strong></p><ul><li>Act as primary contact for external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audit</li><li>Prepare audit schedules, manage timelines, and address management letter items</li><li>Research and document complex technical accounting matters (IFRS), including mining‑specific areas (e.g., depletion, ARO, capitalization)</li><li>Design, maintain, and enhance internal controls over financial reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis</strong></p><ul><li>Lead annual corporate budget and quarterly forecasts in partnership with operations and site finance</li><li>Consolidate site‑level budgets with corporate overhead</li><li>Perform variance analysis and provide insights to support operational and strategic decision‑making</li><li>Support board and lender reporting alongside the CFO and site finance leadership</li></ul><p><strong>Cash, Treasury & Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Support liquidity planning, covenant compliance, and cash management</li><li>Work closely with site finance to ensure consistency across reporting and controls</li><li>Provide technical guidance and mentorship as the finance function evolves</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-05-22T00:00:00Z