Controller

Job Title

Controller

Reports To

CFO & General Manager

Opportunity

Are you a results-driven financial leader with a knack for building robust financial systems and driving strategic growth? We are seeking a Financial Controller to lead our fiscal operations and provide essential insight into business performance in the natural resource sector. Reporting to the General Manager and the CFO, and working closely with both the Board and the Senior Leadership Team, this role is pivotal in safeguarding financial integrity, ensuring compliance, and guiding sound decision-making.

Your Role

Ideally, you have significant experience working in a complex environment with multiple business lines a where your skills in finance, accounting, and risk management are highly valued. You are adept at supporting the financial management aspects of businesses as they move through the various stages of the business cycle. You have demonstrated experience and oversight in financially managing existing business operations, as well as experience in evaluating new investment opportunities, always with a long-term vision. You excel at creating financial and accounting operating efficiencies and understand the importance of transparency and accountability. You can navigate and support day-to-day accounting/administrative tasks, as well as shift into big-picture strategizing. You thoughtfully and skillfully engage with your peers to drive respectful relationships that enable long-term success.   

You share our core values:

• Loyal – we approach our work with the view of benefiting Mistahiya and our community
• Respectful – we treat each other as we want others to treat us
• Dependable – we do what we say we will do, seeing all our commitments through
• Transparent – we are clear, concise, and honest in our work and our communities
• Honorable – we honor the land in all that we do

This is a rewarding opportunity for a financially strong, senior leader, to make a significant community impact by helping to hone in on the details of our existing business lines through proper reporting and insight.

Duties and Responsibilities

The role of Controller includes the following responsibilities:

• Financial Strategy & Oversight: Direct all financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Monitor cash flow, cost controls, and financial KPIs to ensure operational efficiency and fiscal health.
• Internal Controls & Compliance: Conduct audits, ensure financial accuracy, and implement improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Financial Reporting: Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports (daily to annual), ensuring transparency and data-driven decision making.
• Technology & System Management: Oversee the integrity and performance of the Sage Intacct system and other financial tools.
• Operational Finance: Supervise accounts payable/receivable, payroll, benefits, and debt/credit monitoring.
• Process Optimization: Identify and implement improvements across financial workflows and reporting structures.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a trusted advisor to the leadership team. Liaise with bankers, insurers, financiers, and external auditors. Negotiate contracts and agreements with partners and vendors.

Qualifications

Education

• Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Designation required

Experience

• Must have a minimum of 3-5 years at a senior level in an accounting or finance department, preferably in a leadership position
• Strong knowledge of accounting standards and reporting frameworks – PSAS, IFRS and ASPE, including a working knowledge of IFRS
• Experience in natural resources, civil construction, or industrial sectors required
• Strong knowledge of financial statements, budgeting, and cash flow reporting
• Experience in full cycle accounting and the month-end / year-end close process, including audit
• Experience with the accounting system Sage Intacct is considered an asset
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, time management and organizational skills
• Well-developed critical thinking skills and solutions-focused mentality
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Must possess a high level of moral judgment for handling confidential information

Work Conditions

• Work is performed primarily remotely with hours of work being full-time Monday to Friday
• Occasionally, travel may be required to Moberly Lake, BC

Other

• Compensation is commensurate with education and experience.

Apply by emailing your cover letter and resume to:
dlarson@mistahiyacorp.com