Sr. Cost Controller Construction Projects Mining

Haile Gold Mine located in South Carolina is the largest gold mine on the East Coast of America. Our employees are at the heart of all we do. With 84% of our employees living in the surrounding community they are neighbors and friends as well. Join our team where your expertise can make a true impact!

The purpose of the role is to manage the financial aspects of the construction projects being undertaken by the underground Projects team at Haile. The senior cost controller will be responsible for ensuring projects remain within budget by tracking expenses analyzing and forecasting expenditures managing variances and reporting on the performance of the projects. This role will have direct reports and lead a team of cost controllers and administration personnel.

• Management of cost controls ensuring compliance to budget scope and schedule during all stages of projects
• Manage budget updates and reforecasts in line with the project schedule in consultation with Projects Team
• Facilitate development and implementation of mitigation strategies to ensure both budget and schedule are maintained through to completion of project
• Manage project general ledger accounts and month-end processes to ensure proper allocation of project costs
• Assists in the establishment of controls for new projects
• Create reports on project performance relating to schedule and costs including budgets actuals forecasts and variances
• Assist in the updates and reviews of Project Execution policies in compliance with company accounting policies and procedures.
• Utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) to compare projects actuals to budget and schedule and clearly communicate with management
• Overseeing internal controls of procurement and project reporting structures to maintain compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX).
• Creating project cost risk evaluations and creating risk mitigation strategies from a financial perspective.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand sit demonstrate manual dexterity climb stairs talk hear and see.
• Must be able to work shift work with 10-hour days.
• Work is in a surface mine plant setting which may include exposure to extremes in temperature and humidity.
• Personal protective equipment is required when performing work in a mine environment including hard hat hearing protection safety glasses safety footwear and as needed respirator rubber steel-toe boots protective clothing gloves and any other protective equipment as required.

Qualifications :

• 5-10 years of accounting experience in a related field
• Certifications in accounting or cost control (i.e. CPA CMA CFA CCP CCC) will be highly regarded
• Bachelors degree qualified in an accounting or finance related discipline preferred
• Masters degree in an accounting finance or project related discipline would be advantageous
• Knowledge of finance and accounting best practices- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)
• Advanced computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Excel
• Knowledge of Pronto will be highly regarded
• Knowledge of business procurement processes will be highly regarded

Additional Information :

WHATS ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary short-term and long-term bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including health vision and dental insurance 401K and more
• Great residential location close to Charlotte SC and is located between the mountains and sea.
• Long service recognition
• Living Our Values recognition program
• In-office snack shop
• Paid training available and professional development
• Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork
• Access to OceanaGold Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
   

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time