Title:  Senior Manager Corporate Accounting

Description

The Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting is responsible for ensuring the integrity, effectiveness, and efficiency of our organization's internal controls, processes, and financial operations. You will partner directly with our internal audit firm in evaluating and improving our internal audit function, mitigating risks, and contributing to the company's overall success. 

The Senior Manager – Corporate Accounting is expected to implement solutions through the determination of strategy, and delegate to others within the internal audit function. You will collaborate with all levels of the organization, including senior management, site personnel, internal and external auditors. This position is expected to ensure the organization complies with relevant laws, regulations and industry standards, and is expected to maintain a strong focus on ethical and governance standards in all audit activities.

• Audit Planning & Strategy (Portions of this function will be performed in partnership with our internal audit firm.):
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive annual internal audit plan in alignment with the organization’s objectives 
  • Identify key areas of risk and prioritize audit activities accordingly 
  • Continuously improve audit methodologies and procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation (Portions of this function will be performed in partnership with our internal audit firm.):
  • Assess potential risks and vulnerabilities, and recommend solutions for risk mitigation 
  • Develop and implement risk-based plans and strategies
  • Stay current on industry best practices and regulatory changes related to internal audit 
  • Work directly with the company’s internal/external auditors on the resolution of audit issues.
• Reporting & Communication (Portions of this function will be performed in partnership with our internal audit firm.):   
  • Prepare clear and concise reports for senior management.
  • Communicate findings, recommendations and action plans 
  • Track and ensure timely resolution of audit issues and recommendations
• Continuous Improvement: 
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency enhancements
  • Collaborate with others to implement best practices and monitor the progress of improvement initiatives
• Special Projects: 
  • Manage special projects as needed

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related area and eight (8) years of accounting or finance experience, including four (4) years of management/leadership experience; OR
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related area and six (6) years of accounting for finance experience, including four (4) years of management/leadership experience 
• Possess strong knowledge of auditing standards, risk assessment and control frameworks
• Possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills - and be able to craft and analyze options and make specific recommendation that enhance the organization’s overall objectives and goals
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication abilities
• Ability to communicate (both written and verbally) at all levels of the organization, including senior management, site personnel and internal/external auditors
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail and organization
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively within a team of diverse individuals
• Proficient in computer navigation and Microsoft environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA
• Internal or external auditor experience

• Experience with SAP

• Experience with WBS codes

• Mining or manufacturing background

• Large capital management projects

• Project Accounting experience

• Capitalization Accounting experience 

Criteria/Conditions:

• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine, outdoor, manufacturing or plant environment, including hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, safety footwear, and as needed, respirator, rubber steel-toe boots, protective clothing, gloves and any other protective equipment as required