Our global client within the mining/manufacturing space based near Los Angeles, CA is seeking a highly skilled and accountable accountant to lead their valued Finance team and report to the Controller. As a senior member, you will oversee and execute month-end and year-end financial closing procedures with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring the utmost accuracy and completion of accounting data in SAP systems. Taking charge of financial accounting processes within their global shared services team, you will spearhead efforts to exceed standard accounting services. Your leadership and expertise will be instrumental in steering their finance organization towards a cutting‑edge digital future. They are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry's best and brightest minds.ResponsibilitiesLead the monthly and year-end close process and support the financial & regulatory reportingManage escalations from stakeholders and ensure timely resolutionSupport the controller to run overall operations and to balance the various business prioritiesManage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and be the first touchpoint for issues and resolutionsPrepare and review the monthly financial statements, including the data validation in SAP.Measure performance against defined KPIs and present the review to your stakeholders and top management monthlySign off our internal control procedures & work with internal and external auditors to ensure a controlled SOX compliance (if needed) environment and substantive auditsContinuously improve our processes with an innovative mindset by leveraging data analytics and digital solutionsParticipate and lead transition projectsEnsure documentation (policies, procedures etc.) is correctly maintained on all activitiesRequired Qualifications7+ years of relevant full-life cycle accounting experience, preferably in the mining or manufacturing industry (Minimum 3+ years for Staff Accountant)3 years or more of relevant accounting team lead experienceAdvanced knowledge and experience of working with SAP ERP, ensuring the utmost accuracy and completeness of accounting data in SAP systemsKnowledge of business processes such as general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial planning & reporting, intercompany accounting, and analytics is requiredExperience with IFRS & GAAPExperience or strong interest towards digital tools such as Power BI, Power App, ChatGPT is an assetAbility to analyze and define business problems, and to identify appropriate operational or process solutionsAbility to adapt to change, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a teamAn advisor with sound judgement and the ability to manage conflicting prioritiesCurious with a desire to dive into things and, if something seems off, figure out what's going onCourageous in embracing new ways of doing things, including automating functions, finding scalable solutions, and driving continuous improvementStrong problem-solver with attention to detailSolid engagement and compliance skills, and the agility to respond to a rapidly evolving business environmentPossesses excellent communication skills in English and is comfortable connecting with people at all levels of the organizationAbility to learn quickly, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast‑paced environmentCommitted to the safety of yourself and your teamWhat They OfferCompetitive, performance‑focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contributionWith a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and excitingAn exciting journey where you can make a significant impact, collaborate with diverse teams, and enjoy the flexibility of their hybrid work model within the global shared services groupBe recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you've helped the world progressWork environment where safety is always the number one priorityCareer development & education assistance to further your technical or leadership ambitionsCompetitive base salary reflective of your skills and experience with annual incentive programOngoing access to family‑friendly health and medical programs, pension, and savings plansAttractive share ownership planLeave for all of life's reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave)#J-18808-Ljbffr