Financial Controller

Katie Weigel with Robert Half Finance and Accounting is recruiting to fill a Controller role for a publicly traded mining company headquartered in Reno. This is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing aspects of the company’s finance function, ensuring best-in class governance, compliance, and reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the CFO to shape the company’s financial strategy, drive disciplined capital allocation, and implement robust financial systems that support growth, transparency, and accountability. This individual will play a central role in maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance required of a publicly listed mining company.Key Responsibilities:Financial Reporting & Compliance Lead preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS Maintain compliance with the London AIM and prepare for SEC compliance and exchange reporting requirements, including SOX readiness Oversee consolidation of subsidiaries and project-level entitiesCost Control & Project Accounting Build and manage project-level cost tracking for project and early-works development Implement job-costing systems to monitor capitalized development expenditures Partner with operational technical teams to forecast project spend, track variances, and maintain disciplined cost controlInternal Controls & Governance Establish and strengthen internal controls as the company scales toward construction Develop accounting policies for capitalization, asset retirement obligations, and long-lead procurement Treasury, Cash Management & Funding  Help CFO manage cash flow forecasting, treasury operations, and liquidity planning Track restricted cash associated with bonding or permitting Support CFO with budgeting, scenario modeling, and financing readinessOperational Readiness & Cross-Functional Support Build accounting systems capable of scaling from exploration to construction and eventual operations Oversee procurement controls and contract accountingEducation & Credentials Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA or equivalent required Advanced knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP Professional Experience  10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience Project accounting or construction-phase financial oversight  Public company reporting and plus (SEC, AIM, TSX, ASX, or similar)  Strong proficiency with ERP/accounting systemsThis is a great opportunity to be on the ground floor of a company building out US mining projects. The company is very well funded and has an appreciation of the finance function. There will be great long term growth potential for the person in this role. The assets (mines) the company is developing are one of only a handful in the US of its kind. Interested in learning more? Please apply today!