Controller

Job Description

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Controller role for an international mining company that has recently acquired an operating mine in Nevada. The person in this role will be a one person show for approximately the first year, and then is expected to grow their staff to 3-4 people. Initially the person will be responsible for:

Monthly quarterly and annual management accounts

Managing the external audit process

Managing day to day banking issues and payments including processing payroll

Assisting with filing of tax returns

General admin duties such as KYC forms for suppliers or onboarding forms for banks and or other creditors as well as forms for onboarding service providers or counterparties such as refineries etc.

The job is located in Reno with periodic travel to the mine site, approximately 220 miles from Reno. As the company is being newly formed, benefits are not yet in place but there will be a competitive benefits package and bonus. This is a start up venture with an established operating company, so the risk is less than in some start up cases but the need to establish technology, processes, etc. for a first time operation in the US is definitely a requirement of the role.

• BS Degree in Accounting and at least 7 years of experience in accounting, including complete ownership of an accounting function for a small business.

Proven experience in accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable.

• Proficiency in accounting software systems and financial statement preparation.

• Strong understanding of auditing practices and annual external audit processes.

• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and budget preparation.

• Ability to manage month-end close processes efficiently.

• Excellent organizational skills to handle administrative tasks and compliance requirements.

• Willingness to travel periodically to remote mine sites.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a startup environment and establish new systems and procedures.

Full-time

Hybrid remote