Site Controller

About the Role

Job 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 required. Strong accounting leadership, close optimization experience, and the ability to operate in a site-based environment.
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).

Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range.

W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality.