Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Rotational - Permanent position - Northern Ontario

Introduction

Our client is a leading Canadian mining organization with a strong portfolio of producing and development-stage projects across North America. With a focus on safe, efficient, and sustainable operations, the company is dedicated to creating long-term value for stakeholders while fostering employee growth and professional development.

As operations expand in Northern Ontario, we are seeking a Senior Accountant to join the finance team. This role plays a key part in financial planning and analysis, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring accurate financial reporting in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a safety leader by following and promoting all health and safety protocols.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis process, including quarterly forecasting and annual operating/capital budgets.
• Provide financial insights and conduct cost analyses to identify efficiencies, opportunities, and potential waste, including trend and variance analysis.
• Partner with department heads to support and mentor them on their financial performance against plans.
• Review, validate, and analyze financial reports while responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development and refinement of departmental policies and procedures.
• Support annual audit processes by liaising with external and internal auditors.
• Contribute to ad-hoc financial and operational projects as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or Commerce (CPA designation required).
• 5-7 years of experience in operational accounting or finance, ideally within the mining or heavy industrial sector.
• Proven experience preparing forecasts, budgets, and life-of-mine (LOM) or long-term financial models.
• Strong technical skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook).
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP considered a strong asset.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.