Assistant Controller - (14 months Contract)

Job description

Lead with Conviction: Shape the Future of the Mining Industry at Hudbay At this stage of your career, leadership is about more than just knowing what to do and how to do it; it is about acting with the conviction of knowing why it needs to be done. You have built an impressive acumen of skills and experience; now is the opportunity to leverage that knowledge to create and lead the high-performing teams that will define our future. This level of leadership is where your technical mastery meets Strategic Impact. You are no longer just managing operations; you are building the international relationships, shaping the policies, and making the strategic decisions that ensure our industry remains a force for global progress. Why Hudbay? Hudbay provides the metals the world needs. We work sustainably, transform lives and create better futures for communities. We live this purpose every day. As we approach our 100th anniversary in 2027, we are looking for visionary leaders who will help us design our next hundred years. At Hudbay, you will step out of your silo to see the "Big Picture," collaborating across different disciplines with a common purpose. This is the level where your contributions directly affect the decisions made by our executives — you will see your impact in real-time. We offer a multicultural environment across Canada, Peru, and the USA where you can build a lasting legacy. Years from now, you will hear the name of a major project and know with pride, "I was there; I helped make that happen." We invest in your leadership, giving you the freedom to innovate and the support to transform both our operations and the lives of the communities we serve. Purpose of Role: The primary purpose of this role is to consolidate the financial results of Hudbay’s business units and to ensure that Hudbay meets its obligations for the timely and accurate preparation of external financial reports while complying with regulatory requirements and meets the needs of investors, analysts and other stakeholders. Role Accountabilities: 1. Execute the first review and consolidation of business unit financial reporting Completes a review of business unit and corporate accounting that would identify errors in excess of [$2.5M USD] and identify trends and insights to better understand current business operations for telling the story of quarterly reporting and for forecasting purposes. Reviews monthly consolidated trial balance under IFRS and is the key contact with business units and corporate finance staff related to financial reporting. Prepare audit support for applicable monthly reconciliations, evidence of review of eliminations, variances, CTA and foreign exchange for the consolidation. Reviews monthly corporate cash flows to understand where funds are being allocated and identify areas of concern. Analyzes site operations and monitors ongoing external environments for potential indicators of impairment. Reviews complex monthly journal entries to facilitate the close process in a timely manner. Adheres to internal control procedures, including documenting evidence of review, request opening and closing of G/L periods/accounts, and communicating results of the close to the relevant stakeholders (FP&A, Tax, IR).Review key controls and determine if they are designed optimally in determining the balance of control and efficiency while incorporating new methodologies in our deployment of system and automated solutions Maintain SAP Chart of Accounts, create/modify new accounts based on business need, identify areas of improvement in current reporting structure and execute initiatives to drive change, Maintain reports in Business Objects and be an expert in driving system changes and support users as needed Build and maintain support within Wdesk for reporting purposes and be an expert in driving system changes and support users as needed 2. Develop global accounting policies to ensure that financial statements are prepared in accordance with IFRS. Researches new or complex International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) literature and the application to company specific facts and non-routine transactions that arise from time to time. Liaises with external auditors and consultants to develop management’s position on accounting treatment where IFRS guidance is subject to interpretation Key contact for collecting and communicating accounting issues with the business units and facilitating training sessions with the business units in order to provide them the appropriate knowledge and resources to implement new/amended accounting standards Partners with cross functional teams to provide them with appropriate level of information to meet their needs when such topics affect their area of expertise (FP&A, Tax, Treasury, IR etc.) Keeps informed of current and future business transactions and identifies implications on external reporting, including IFRS and non-IFRS performance measures 3. Supports growth initiatives and is a business partner in strategy and operations through timely delivery of critical financial and accounting information for informed decision-making. Initiates and leads finance wide team meetings to provide a setting for information sharing and relationship building Develops long-term (>18 month) and short-term (3-12 month) project plans that support the digital transformation of the Finance team impacting accounting, reporting, disclosure and internal control processes using Wdesk Leads initiatives to introduce individuals outside of Finance to Wdesk to promote collaboration and reduce inefficiencies in processes within the quarter end close 4. Design and resource the operation of internal controls over financial reporting applicable to the financial reporting and disclosure function and information systems concerning financial reporting. Process owner for consolidation, external financial reporting and disclosure key SOx controls, including ensuring receipt of all management sub certifications 5. Accountable for accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and MD&A Leads quarterly calls with business unit finance teams to discuss key accounting issues and the timelines/documentation requirements for resolution. Provides a reporting package and manages timelines with various business units for quarterly reporting. Ensures reporting package received back from each business unit is reasonable and in line with expectations. Responsible for following up with each business unit on results that are inconsistent with expectations and resolving these differences on a timely basis to ensure reporting deadlines are met and disclosures are accurate and in line with IFRS/SEC reporting requirements. Prepares and reviews quarterly financial statements and applicable notes under IFRS including audit support for all notes and financials. Prepares and reviews quarterly MD&A including audit support for all references under IFRS and North American exchange listing requirements. Coordinates all management comments, including raising areas of conflict with appropriate sources and ensuring messaging is accurate and consistent throughout the document. Manages the requests of external auditors and facilitates timely and positive conclusions to ongoing assurance engagements. Reviews 9 quarter trend reports for executive management. Reviews adjusted net earnings and adjusted EBITDA and coordinates with sites and team to explain variances to various audiences (management, audit committee, external auditors, other departments). Compiles and/or reviews site input and performs analysis of the company’s CGUs for the quarterly non-financial asset impairment memo. Prepares and/or first review of quarterly significant accounting issues memo for audit committee. Performs a first review of various complex quarterly valuation models where sites may not have technical expertise (DRO, gold prepay) 6. Develops and mentors junior team members to highlight their strengths and identify opportunities for learning and growth. Create an environment where the broad finance team can ask questions and make connections. Search out areas that would be of interest to team members and aligns with their developmental goals and objectives. Challenge team to develop and promote a continuous improvement approach to tasks 7. Reviewer of consolidated revenue analysis for oversight review and MD&A preparation purposes Quarterly sales reporting package Quarterly weights & assay adjustment report Reviews revenue recognition memos related to sales contracts on a quarterly basis Qualifications: CPA designation. Mining industry experience is desired. Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and non-verbal). Detail-oriented to create and review accurate and complete working papers and external financial reports. Ability to think critically and showcase problem solving skills when faced with challenges. SAP or major ERP system experience. Other skills: Confident liaising with other groups and various levels of management to deliver information to both financial and non-financial teams. Demonstrates the ability to take ownership of issues and tasks through to resolution. Innovative; wants to change how we have done things in the past and believes in continuous improvement. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. AI Disclosure: Artificial Intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants; however, Hudbay may use automation for administrative processes. Notice to Candidates & Fraud Alert Our Recruitment Process & Accessibility We sincerely appreciate the time and effort you put into your application. Due to the high volume of interest we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process. Hudbay is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free, and accessible candidate experience. If you require any accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us within your application so we can support your needs. Important Fraud Protection Notice Hudbay values your security and privacy. Please be aware that all official communications from our recruitment team will only ever come from an authorized @hudbayminerals.com email address. Hudbay will never ask for money, banking information, or sensitive personal data (such as Social Insurance Numbers or passport details) during the application or interview process. If you receive a request for financial payment or personal data from someone claiming to represent Hudbay, please treat it as fraudulent and do not respond. Notice to Recruitment Agencies & Partners Please note that Hudbay Minerals does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruitment agencies without a fully executed, formal written agreement in place for permanent or contract placements. Furthermore, having an active or open contract with Hudbay does not constitute an open invitation to submit candidates for newly posted roles. Agency partners will be engaged directly and explicitly by the corporate Talent Acquisition team on a per-role basis. Any unsolicited resumes submitted outside of this direct engagement framework—including those sent directly to hiring managers or operations personnel—will be deemed the sole property of Hudbay, and no placement fees will be honored.