Senior Accountant

About Thiess

Thiess, originating in Australia in 1933, is now a $4 billion global organization focusing on sustainable resource solutions, including mining services, land reclamation, and engineering consulting. With 12,000 employees, we are committed to creating lasting value for our clients and leading the way toward a more sustainable future.

We are a movement spearheading a journey towards a more sustainable future, and North America is a crucial part of it. Our unique business approach to contract mining currently makes our services available in the United States and Canada. In the US, we operate in Salt Lake City, Utah, Colorado, and the Intermountain West region. In Canada, our services are available in Sudbury, Greater Ontario, and the Northern Ontario region. We are also expanding to other states and areas in both countries.

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Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Accountant to join our growing team in our Headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah. In this role you will report to the Regional Finance Manager. This position offers an exciting opportunity to support the company’s expansion across North America. You’ll play a key role in budgeting and forecasting, accounting, and cost control, while helping build scalable financial processes and improve how the business operates as we grow.

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting

- Work across functional teams to prepare and manage budgets and forecasts

- Prepare detailed variance analysis and commentary

- Cash Forecasting

Accounting

- Prepare and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the USA and Canada

- Manage Intercompany recharges (Australia – USA, Australia – Canada, USA – Canada)

- Prepare payroll costing, ensuring accurate payroll allocations to projects and overhead cost centers

Cost Control

- Manage all other and overhead jobs

- Identify and implement cost saving opportunities

- Manage Expense Claims and Credit Cards

- Assist projects where required with cost control and business optimization

Reporting

- Consolidate Business Unit results for North America

- Financial reporting in line with group reporting requirements

- Manage payroll taxes and filings

- Manage banking, manual payments and doc offsets including bank reconciliations

- Administration

Procurement

- Thiess Procure to Pay expert

- Provide training to new employees where required

- Manage the Accounts Payable Workflow for various approval routes

- Manage procurement housekeeping reports

Systems

- Development and implementation of scalable systems

- Development of reporting tools

- Project support

- Support the North America region through collaboration and knowledge sharing

- Perform other related duties as assigned

Education

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Bachelor’s degree in finance and associated work experience, CPA or CA qualified

Experience

- Minimum of 5yrs of relevant experience in corporate finance, FP&A, investment banking, or related fields

- Experience in finance within the mining industry would be an asset for this role

- Experience working with ERP systems such as JD Edwards (JDE) or SAP; JDE experience is preferred

- Intermediate proficiency in Power BI

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and translate detailed analysis into clear, actionable insights and recommendations

- Commitment to Thiess’ values of safety, discovery, accountability, respect, and empowerment

- Valid US Driver’s License

- Authorization to work lawfully in the USA without sponsorship from Thiess

- Must be fluent in the English language

Physical Requirements

- Work is primarily performed in an office environment, with prolonged periods of sitting, typing, and viewing a computer screen

- May occasionally require standing, walking, or lifting objects weighing up to 25 lbs such as files, laptop equipment, or office supplies

- Must have adequate vision, hearing, and hand–eye coordination to perform computer and phone-based work effectively

- Occasional travel to project sites, meetings, or training may be required, which can involve driving or extended periods of sitting

- When visiting operational sites, the employee must comply with all site safety requirements and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed

- Must be physically capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

Additional Information

- At Thiess we have a One HSE culture and want to ensure everyone is safe everyday: employees, families, and society. We are committed to our employees' health and wellness including the prevention of illness. Although optional, we have a preference that all Thiess employees are vaccinated against COVID-19 and other serious illnesses.

- Work schedule: Hybrid (In office 4 days/Work from Home 1 day)

- Pre-Employment Requirements

- Drug/Alcohol Screening Background Check Fit-for-duty evaluation

What We Offer

- A work culture that follows our company values of integrity, accountability, and innovation, all underpinned by safety

- Comprehensive medical benefits including private health insurance with premium coverage for the employees and competitively subsidized private health insurance for immediate family

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- 401K retirement savings benefit with employer matching contributions

- Career development and opportunities domestic within the US, and potentially international

- PTO, Paid Holidays

EEOC STATEMENT + PRE-EMPLOYMENT/POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK DISCLOSURE

If you are selected for a position in the United States, your employment will be contingent upon submission to and successful completion of a post-offer/pre-placement drug test (and alcohol screening/medical examination if required by the role) as well as pre-placement verification of the information and qualifications provided during the selection process.

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Thiess is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard for race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, military status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other protected group status. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us or have one of your representatives contact us at +1 (801) 300-1909. Privacy Policy disclosure notice here.

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