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.Senior Controller

Montreal,QC
  • To be discussed
  • Full time

  • Permanent ,Telecommuting job

  • Day ,Work shift

  • 1 position to fill as soon as possible

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Our client, Windfall Mining Group, is currently looking for a Senior Controller.

Windfall Mining Group is a leading Canadian company in the gold extraction sector, renowned for its innovative projects. Committed to sustainability, safety, and social responsibility, the company aims to maximize value for its stakeholders while preserving natural resources.

By joining Windfall Mining Group, you will become part of a dynamic organization that values innovation and operational excellence.

Reporting to the Senior Finance Director, the Senior Controller is responsible for ensuring internal control and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance for the company's assets in accordance with SEC requirements and the company's SOX policy. The Senior Internal Controller will work on a 5/2 schedule in a hybrid mode, combining telework and office work in Montreal.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Management of the SOX Compliance Program for the Company in Canada:
  • Ensure compliance with the company's SOX and SEC requirements regarding Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and Internal Controls over Sustainability Reporting (ICSR), especially in key areas.
  • Design and implement SOX internal controls as determined by the company’s SOX department, covering ICFR, ICSR, and IT reporting environments, including SAP.
  • Properly document SOX controls for all Canadian assets in a Risk and Control Matrix (RACM).
  • Act as Project Manager for the implementation of SOX controls in Canada as per the company’s SOX department requirements.
  • Facilitate SOX control testing, including control self-assessments, walkthroughs, and operational effectiveness testing.
  • Oversee the quarterly SOX attestation process for all Canadian assets.
  • Regularly report to the group’s SOX department and participate in key meetings and calls.
For all SOX reports issued by internal and external audits:
  • Evaluate SOX report findings.
  • Assess the severity of reported audit deficiencies and inaccuracies (control deficiency, significant deficiency, material weakness).
  • Follow up with the help of operational process and control managers to ensure timely corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
  • Manage control owners in Canada to ensure the timely completion of controls and the retention of audit evidence.
  • Provide training and guidance to operational process and control managers on Sarbanes-Oxley-related matters or issues they may encounter.
Liaison and management of internal and external auditors:
  • Liaise with and manage internal and external auditors regarding audits of the internal control environment and resolve raised issues.


Salary and Benefits:
  • 100% employer-paid group insurance after 3 months of service;
  • Employee Assistance Program;
  • Telemedicine service;
  • Vacation – 3 to 4 weeks depending on experience;
  • 3 personal days;
  • Retirement plan eligible from the start of employment;
  • Hybrid work model;
  • Occasional travel.

Work environment

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Requested skills

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related fields;
  • CPA designation (an asset);
  • Master’s degree in internal control, risk management, accounting, or a similar governance-related field;
  • At least five years of experience in internal control, governance, risk management, or related areas;
  • Bilingual (French and English) – will need to interact with headquarters. French is the primary working language.

Core Competencies:

  • Demonstrate autonomy
  • Ability to focus during high-pressure periods
  • Attention to detail and accuracy
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong influencing skills
  • Results-oriented

Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Project management
  • Accounting knowledge
  • Knowledge of COSO 2013 (preferred but not mandatory)

Requirements

Level of education

University

Diploma

BAC

Completed

Work experience (years)

6-9 years

Written languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Advanced

Spoken languages

Fr : Advanced

En : Advanced

Internal reference No.

8384