Advisor - Finance Accounting

Finance Advisor

- Lead Business Improvement Projects with this Global Mining organization in Boron, CA

- Provide governance for the recording and tracking of improvement projects

- Work within a diverse team of talented, enthusiastic individuals who foster a culture of inclusion

- A great opportunity for career advancement within Rio Tinto – Boron, California

- For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $108,240 – 148,830

About the role

All progress begins with pioneers. At Rio Tinto, it begins with you.

We are looking for a Finance Advisor to provide analysis, guidance, governance, training, and tracking for transformational initiatives covering the Global Borates and Lithium business. Rio Tinto Borates and Lithium (RTB&L) operates globally providing borates to world markets. From our location in Boron, California we supply refined borates which are key ingredients in fiberglass, glass, ceramics, fertilizers, wood preservatives and many other products.

This Finance Advisor role is a great opportunity to gain exposure to the various areas of the Rio Tinto Borates & Lithium business.

Reporting to the Finance Manager of Rio Tinto Borates, you will be:

- Own the monthly close process and support the financial & regulatory reporting

- Review and approve journal entries in collaboration with various actors in Finance or in the business and review trial balance to identify and resolve any discrepancies or errors in the financial statements

- Review reconciliation of general ledger (G/L) accounts in SAP

- Manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders

- Liaising and coordinating with the auditors during the audit cycle for interim and statutory audits

- Ensure compliance of our internal control procedures and support internal and external auditors in SOX compliance audits (if required)

- Measure performance against defined KPIs and present the review to your stakeholders and top management monthly

- Continuously improving our processes with an innovative mindset by leveraging data analytics and digital solutions

- Participate and lead transition projects

- Ensure documentation (policies, procedures etc.) is correctly maintained on all activities

What you’ll bring

To succeed in this role, you will have:

- Is committed to the safety of yourself and your team

- Has a CPA designation or equivalent experience

- Has 5-7 years of relevant work experience

- Brings expert knowledge and experience of working with SAP

- Knowledge of business processes such as general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial planning & reporting, intercompany accounting, and analytics is highly desirable

- Experience or strong interest towards digital tools such as Power BI, Power App, ChatGPT is an asset

- Has the ability to analyze and define business problems, and to identify appropriate operational or process solutions

- Ability to adapt to change, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team

- Is curious with a desire to dive into things and, if something seems off, figure out what’s going on

- Is courageous in embracing new ways of doing things, and driving continuous improvement

- Is a strong problem-solver with attention to detail

- Possesses excellent communication skills in English and is comfortable connecting with people

- Ability to learn quickly, work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

It will also be beneficial if you have:

- A Black Belt or other Business Improvement qualification (Lean Six Sigma)

- Knowledge of other Business Improvement systems and tools

- CMA

What we offer

Here is just a glimpse of our industry leading rewards package:

- A safety-focused and inclusive working environment

- A competitive salary package with annual cash incentive awards (STIP) for eligible employees

- Career development & education assistance to further your ambitions

- Access to top tier family-friendly health and medical programs

- Excellent retirement plan including 6% defined company contribution

- Generous 401k matching program

- A comprehensive leave policy that covers all moments that matter in life (vacation/annual, paid parental leave, short term sick leave, paid holidays)

- Ongoing individual wellbeing support for you and your family for personal and professional matter

- Generous Rio Tinto employee share program

Where you’ll be working

This role is located in Boron, CA. Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We provide 30 per cent of the world’s supply of refined borates, remarkable minerals that are essential to life and to modern living.

Also known for its 20 Mule Team Borax brand, Rio Tinto Borates traces its roots to California’s Death Valley, where borate deposits were discovered in 1872. The twenty-mule teams Borax used to haul ore out of the remote desert live on as a symbol of our commitment to innovation. Rio Tinto Borates distinguishes itself through world-class safety, environmental and community practices, and a commitment to constant innovation and improvement

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading global mining and materials company. We operate in 35 countries where we produce iron ore, copper, aluminium, critical minerals, and other materials needed for the global energy transition and for people, communities, and nations to thrive.

We have been mining for 150 years and operate with knowledge built up across generations and continents. Our purpose is finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs – striving for innovation and continuous improvement to produce materials with low emissions and to the right environmental, social and governance standards. But we can’t do it on our own, so we’re focused on creating partnerships to solve problems, create win-win situations and meet opportunities.

Respect and Inclusion

Rio Tinto is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where people feel safe, respected and valued. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome but are essential to our success. We treat all our people fairly and with dignity.

Rio Tinto participates in E- Verify to confirm work authorization. Please visit http://www.ucis.gov/ for more information.