Financial Controller

Job Title - Financial Controller

Location - Gouverneur, NY

Location Type - Onsite

Role Type - permanent

Relocation Available

Job Description

A growing mining and industrial operation in northern New York is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations at a major mine site. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing accounting, financial reporting, and financial planning activities across a complex operational environment. The position works closely with site leadership and corporate finance teams, ensuring financial transparency, operational insight, and strong financial controls as the business continues to expand its mining and resource development operations. This role is ideal for a finance leader who enjoys working directly with operations, driving financial discipline, and implementing systems that support long-term growth. 

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the site's accounting and financial reporting functions

- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

- Oversee cost accounting, budgeting, and financial analytics

- Own FP&A activities, including forecasting across P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and headcount planning

- Track capital project spending and fixed asset capitalization

- Ensure accurate inventory cycle counts and financial controls

- Prepare financial statements, compliance reports, and regulatory filings Analyze financial results against budgets and forecasts, providing insights to site leadership

- Support internal and external audit processes

- Maintain compliance with corporate policies and financial controls

- Partner with operational teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives

- Lead financial system improvement initiatives, including ERP selection and implementation

- Provide financial reporting and ad hoc analysis for both site leadership and corporate stakeholders

Experience & Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior finance or financial leadership role

Strong experience in financial reporting, FP&A, and cost accounting

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Extensive experience using QuickBooks

Experience supporting ERP selection and implementation

Experience working within mining, industrial, manufacturing, or construction environments Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance

Knowledge of IFRS accounting standards

Familiarity with tax and transfer pricing considerations

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Ability to work collaboratively across operational and corporate teams

Desirable Experience

Experience within public company environments

CPA qualification (preferred but not essential)

Experience applying agile or lean operational practices

Background in complex operational industries such as mining, manufacturing, or heavy industry Working Environment

This is a fully on-site leadership role within a collaborative operational environment.

The successful candidate will work closely with mine leadership and cross-functional teams to support both daily financial operations and long-term strategic growth initiatives.

Salary Information

Salary Range

$100,000 - $130,000