Manager, Controller

Manager, Controller

• Join a leader in mining & metals organization offering outstanding personal development & global career opportunities
• Opportunity to develop skills and leverage your leadership through exposure to a variety of projects
• Collaborate with a team of seasoned professionals where people are encouraged to be proactive, curious while offering unique perspectives
• Role based in Boron, California 
• For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $146,800 – $201,850

About the role

We are looking for a Manager, Controller – Boron, whose primary function will be to provide financial information and analysis.

This position is an excellent opportunity to join a team based in Boron, California and provide optimal controller’s support.

Working in a collaborative environment, the team is responsible for coordinating and ensuring a high quality of accounting, financial reporting, technical and compliance support services.

Reporting to the Finance Director– Boron, this position is a great development opportunity for a person looking for challenges. You will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage a team of dynamic professionals.
• Interprets and comments on monthly financial results used by management and for reporting.
• Ensure compliance of financial information with accounting standards and policies and the robustness of internal controls.
• Recommend solutions to resolve complex accounting issues specific to the operational situation of the sites under his/her responsibility
• Work in partnership with various stakeholders within the organization including Finance Business Partners, financial accounting team, risk, accounting policy, Commercial, Tax, etc.
• Mobilize the team to realize our process optimization and standardization initiatives

What you’ll bring

To be successfully considered for this position, the following requirements must be met:

• A commitment to the safety of yourself and your team
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, Accounting certification (CPA or equivalent)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, auditing or related field
• Strong experience in audit and controls,
• Excellent English (written/verbal),
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, advanced critical thinking
• Proactive with the ability to work autonomously
• Good team player and ability to interact effectively with colleagues / to build partnership
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Solid knowledge in SAP will be considered an asset

What we offer

Be recognized for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.

• A work environment where safety is always the number one priority.
• Competitive base salary is reflective of your skills and experience with an annual incentive bonus.
• Access to top-tier family-friendly health programs including medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, and various voluntary benefits.
• Excellent retirement plan including up to 6% defined company contribution; Generous 401k matching program.
• Attractive share ownership plan.
• Comprehensive leave policies which cover all the moments that matter in life: PTO (paid time off), paid holidays, and paid bereavement leave.
• A generous parental leave policy, which ensures you’re able to spend quality time with your new family.
• Discount programs for leisure purposes and access to Virgin Pulse with incentives supporting your wellbeing.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which provides confidential counselling or expert guidance for you and your family to help get through life’s challenges.

Where you’ll be working

Rio Tinto Borates is a global leader in industrial mineral supply and science. We supply approximately 25% of the world’s demand for refined borates, minerals essential to life and modern living. We seek to create mutual value by working closely with our investment partners and host communities. Our 20 Mule Team Borax brand pays tribute to our first borates mining operation in Death Valley in 1872.

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.

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