Job Description
Description
Ontario, Canada - Remote (Must be located in Canada)
The Site Controller will oversee site-level accounting operations, lead month-end close, and manage a small team of senior accountants. The role will partner with corporate finance to transition processes, standardize reporting, and implement controls in a changing environment. Experience with close optimization, team leadership, and site-based operations will be important. Mining industry experience is preferred, but not required - strong accounting leadership, close optimization experience, and the ability to operate in a site-based environment are essential.
Responsibilities
• Lead and execute site-level month-end close, including reconciliation, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support the transition of accounting processes from prior systems and practices to the organization’s standards.
• Identify, implement, and optimize accounting controls, workflows, and close timelines.
• Manage and mentor a small on-site accounting team of senior accountants.
• Act as the primary finance partner for site leadership and operations.
• Collaborate closely with corporate finance leadership, including the Corporate Controller, Director of Finance, and CFO.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across site-level financial reporting.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and financial governance initiatives.
Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Strong accounting background with experience leading month-end close in a complex environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and optimize accounting processes.
• Experience working in a transitioning or integration-focused role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with senior finance leadership.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to site as required.
• Experience in mining, natural resources, or heavy asset-based industries (preferred).
• Experience supporting carve-outs, acquisitions, or accounting transitions (preferred).
Education Requirements
• CPA or equivalent accounting designation (preferred).
Ontario, Canada - Remote (Must be located in Canada)
The Site Controller will oversee site-level accounting operations, lead month-end close, and manage a small team of senior accountants. The role will partner with corporate finance to transition processes, standardize reporting, and implement controls in a changing environment. Experience with close optimization, team leadership, and site-based operations will be important. Mining industry experience is preferred, but not required - strong accounting leadership, close optimization experience, and the ability to operate in a site-based environment are essential.
Responsibilities
• Lead and execute site-level month-end close, including reconciliation, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support the transition of accounting processes from prior systems and practices to the organization’s standards.
• Identify, implement, and optimize accounting controls, workflows, and close timelines.
• Manage and mentor a small on-site accounting team of senior accountants.
• Act as the primary finance partner for site leadership and operations.
• Collaborate closely with corporate finance leadership, including the Corporate Controller, Director of Finance, and CFO.
• Ensure accuracy, compliance, and consistency across site-level financial reporting.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and financial governance initiatives.
Experience Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant industry experience.
• Strong accounting background with experience leading month-end close in a complex environment.
• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Demonstrated ability to improve and optimize accounting processes.
• Experience working in a transitioning or integration-focused role.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner with senior finance leadership.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel to site as required.
• Experience in mining, natural resources, or heavy asset-based industries (preferred).
• Experience supporting carve-outs, acquisitions, or accounting transitions (preferred).
Education Requirements
• CPA or equivalent accounting designation (preferred).
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Site Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Finance sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Finance is a plus.