PAVRO Recruitment has partnered with an industry leading global mining company in their search for a Senior Manager, Finance (14 month contract)!

Position: Senior Manager, Finance (14 month contract)

Based in: Toronto

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, Group Finance, the Senior Manager, Finance supports the companies’ continued access to capital and facilitates informed corporate governance through development, implementation, and continuous improvement of external reporting and disclosure, in particular the Management Discussion and Analysis quarterly document; supports the Finance team in ensuring all regulatory reporting requirements are met; and supports the Director, Investor Relations in keeping the website current. Manages or participates in ad hoc Group Finance or Corporate Reporting projects or initiatives.  

Responsibilities

Quarterly and Annual Reporting

• In coordination with the Group Reporting Controller, assist in preparing the quarterly and annual Management’s Discussion and Analysis, with particular responsibility for the front operational and headline section of the document. Liaise with Finance Managers at operations, Head of Exploration, and Head of Development Projects to ensure MD&A commentary is reported in a timely manner.
• Monitor the evolving disclosure practices of industry peers, including best practice disclosure companies within the Canadian regulatory environment, on a regular basis. Benchmark disclosure and provide recommendations to senior management to achieve optimal disclosure, in form and content, balancing the needs and desires of stakeholders with the costs of the preparation.

Accounting Policy

• Remain abreast of current and emerging IFRS accounting and disclosure requirements to ensure accounting policies reflect current standards and are compliant with the company accounting policies.
• Oversee the implementation of Group accounting changes under IFRS at the company by providing the necessary guidance to company accounting staff. Sit on Group Steering Committees for IFRS accounting changes and assess the impact to the company.
• Assess accounting treatments at the company Group level for prospective strategic and other corporate transactions as they arise.

Special Projects

• Project manage special projects as they arise, liaising with Finance Managers at operations as required.

Corporate Accounting Oversight for Toronto office:

• Oversee the Corporate Accounting function of the company, including establishing team objectives, providing mentorship and direction, and facilitating communication with the Group Reporting team. Provide leadership to Supervisor, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Accountant, and Accounts Payable and Payroll Analyst.
• Responsible for the review of all non-routine journal entries posted to the general ledger in Toronto, and other journal entries as required.
• Ensure monthly accounting results are reported accurately and within required deadlines to Group Reporting, and address any follow-up queries.
• Oversee the quarterly forecasts and annual budgeting process for the Toronto office ensuring proper explanation is given for any variances and liaise with other departments as appropriate
• Oversee any changes requested and/or required to ERP, ensuring compliance with Group policies and procedures and adequate internal controls.
• Support the Toronto office by establishing and communicating appropriate Finance policies to staff that adhere to Group Finance policies (e.g. spending authorization limits, business travel bookings), including the implementation of policy changes as directed by Group Finance.
• Support the Group budgeting and forecasting process by reviewing forecast and budget details as prepared by the Toronto Finance team.
• Review monthly cash calls for submission to Group Treasury.

Payroll

• Review the bi-weekly payroll process for the company.
• Review annual statutory reporting to the CRA and provision of T4s to employees.
• Provide guidance as required to the Accounts Payable and Payroll Analyst.

Year-end Reporting

• Oversee year-end audit requests for the company to ensure the provision of accurate information to the Group audit team on a timely basis.
• Review and sign-off on Canadian and US subsidiary company financial statements and note disclosures.

Regulatory Compliance and Internal Controls

• Integrate current and emerging regulatory reporting requirements into the company by responding to Internal Audit findings, assessing and defining standards, developing appropriate policies and leading the implementation.

Qualifications

• Qualified CPA, CA
• At least 5 years experience in a financial reporting role or within a management role in practice
• Work experience in the mining industry an asset.
• Excellent management and leadership skills, with at least 5 years experience in managing teams. Enjoys providing mentorship and supporting staff on work and personal matters.
• Strong financial reporting expertise with a broad experience base gained from working in a leadership role with a large, international, publicly-traded corporation or at a senior level within practice.
• Strong technical accountant who has an understanding of the complex reporting requirements of a multinational company including group consolidations.
• Proven ability to provide senior management with guidance and advice on the reporting ramifications related to transactions and the implications of changes to regulations.
• Strong intellectual and analytical skills with the ability to multitask and address a wide range of technical and non-technical issues.
• Action-oriented with an ability to advance concepts and achieve results.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to trouble shoot technical and non-technical issues, and be resourceful.
• Positive team player who enjoys working closely with others to achieve a common goal.
• Works to be a strong business partner locally and within the Group.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating accountability, integrity and transparency in actions at all times.

If this sounds like you, please send a resume, project list, and an introduction on why you’re a great fit for this role to: sebastian@pavrorecruiting.com

PAVRO Recruitment is a fair and equitable search firm. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.