Senior Manager, Operational Accounting
Discovery Silver Corp
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide oversight and support the daily, weekly, and monthly accounting activities at mine sites, including general ledger maintenance, production accounting, cost tracking, and variance analysis;
- Ensure operational results are accurately recorded and aligned with IFRS and internal accounting policies;
- Review site level reconciliations, reporting and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy;
- Lead the tracking, analysis, and reporting of production costs, cost per tonne, cost per ounce, and other metrics as required;
- Work closely with mine operations on the basis for cost allocations;
- Ensure proper accounting treatment of mining-specific activities, including stripping, development, and deferred costs in accordance with applicable accounting standards;
- Partner with FP&A and operations teams to analyze cost drivers, production performance, and operational efficiency. Review inventory accounting for ore stockpiles, metals in circuit, and finished goods;
- Ensure accurate tracking and valuation of inventory movements, consumption, and impairments;
- Support proper accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, and asset retirement obligations in coordination with Corporate Accounting;
- Implement and maintain strong internal controls across site level accounting processes, aligned with corporate internal control frameworks;
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, regulatory requirements, and corporate accounting policies;
- Assist in the coordination of the month-end close process for operational accounting activities, ensuring results are delivered on time and meet quality standards;
- Prepare and review supporting working papers for consolidation;
- Support external auditors during interim and year end audits, coordinating information requests related to operations;
- Collaborate across operational and financial functions to capture the financial drivers of the business, working together as a team to adapt processes that underpin success for the organization in support of the annual budget, life of mine planning, and periodic forecasts;
- Support implementation and monitoring of cost controls at mine sites, ensuring alignment with company expectations;
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of financial systems and processes;
- Identify gaps in systems, processes, and data flow between sites and corporate; propose and implement improvements;
- Standardize accounting procedures and reporting across all mine sites to ensure consistency and comparability;
- Act as a key partner to site Controllers, General Managers, Operations Managers, and Plant Managers, providing financial clarity, advisement and support;
- Train and mentor site accounting and finance staff to strengthen capabilities, accuracy, and compliance;
- Serve as the primary escalation point for operational accounting issues and collaborate with cross functional departments across the business (Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Technical Services); and
- Assist with financial analysis for operational improvement initiatives, mine expansions, and major maintenance programs.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or closely related field required;
- CPA designation or CFA designation;
- In depth knowledge of IFRS for publicly listed companies;
- 7+ years of related work experience in the mining sector;
- Advanced user of Excel (Pivot tables, formulas, graphs, v-lookups, links between spreadsheets);
- Strong Analytical skills, excellent attention to detail and ability to collaborate cross functionally;
- Self starter with a willingness to take on increasing responsibilities and the ability to work under pressure; and
- A team player who supports team balance and can also work independently.
- Health, Dental, Life, AD&D, Disability, Healthcare and Wellness Spending Accounts, Virtual Care and Employee and Family Assistance Program;
- Company contributions and matching into a Defined Contribution Pension Plan; and
- Long Term Incentive Plan and Short Term Incentive Plan.
- Corporate head office, located in Toronto, Ontario;
- Attention to work issues in the evening or on the weekend; and
- Frequent travel is required.