Manager - Operations Finance (12-month contract)

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Start Date: ASAP

Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote with flexible hours)

Location: Downtown Toronto (outside Union Station – TTC & GO accessible)

Contract: 12 months

Dress Code: Business Casual 

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Who We Are

Founded in 1993, Kinross is a Canadian-based senior gold mining company with operations and projects in the United States, Brazil, Mauritania, Chile and Canada. Our focus on delivering value is based on our four core values of Putting People First, Outstanding Corporate Citizenship, High Performance Culture, and Rigorous Financial Discipline.
 
Mining responsibly is a priority for Kinross, and we foster a culture that makes responsible mining and operational success inseparable. Our values-based approach ensures that sustainability and our environmental, social and governance commitments are a core part of our strategy and plans for future growth. In line with our values, we also aim to build meaningful partnerships with all of our stakeholders, including communities, shareholders, employees, governments and suppliers.

Kinross maintains listings on the Toronto Stock Exchange (symbol: K) and the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: KGC). 

Job Description

Reporting to the Director, Finance – Major Capital Projects, the role is responsible for managing the accounting and financial reporting matters for Kinross’ Great Bear project, and providing overall support to various Operations Finance teams, including FP&A. 

For the Great Bear project, the Manager Finance Operations will exercise direct oversight of the month end close, monthly and quarterly reporting and analysis, application of corporate policies and controls, and other finance related matters. In addition, together with the Director, they will serve as business partners to the Great Bear project team on all finance-related matters, including budgeting, forecasting and governance. This also includes direct oversight of the responsibilities and performance of the Analyst, Great Bear Accounting. 

For operations finance teams and FP&A, the Manager Finance Operations will provide ongoing support, ensuring appropriate financial reporting and management, governance and compliance. This Corporate-based role will work closely with the various Finance, Operations, and Project groups at both the Corporate Office and the Operating Sites. 

Job Responsibilities

1.

Manages the accounting and internal and external financial reporting for Kinross’ Great Bear project, including:

• Ownership of the accounting function and independent coordination / execution of month, quarter, and year end reporting procedures and controls.
  
• Reviews and posts complex journal entries prepared by the Analyst, Great Bear Accounting, including compiling and analyzing information from financial systems and other supporting documentation.
  
• Performs balance and cost reviews and ensures that transactions are accurate, complete, and correctly classified.
  
• Ensures compliance with industry, regulatory and operational requirements.
  
• Adheres to all month/quarter end deadlines and coordinates and communicates directly with the project team and / or other corporate departments as applicable.
  
• Liaises and works with both internal and external auditors, as applicable.
  
• Recommends and implements improvements to financial procedures and controls to maximize operational efficiencies and to maintain a strong control environment.
  
• Provides support and advice to Project & Finance team members on routine and non-routine transactions.
  
• Investigates, researches, and analyzes information and issues related to internal accounting.
  
• Analyzes operational and financial results on a Monthly/Quarterly/Annual basis.
  
• Assists in the financial planning process.

2.

Supports the operations finance and FP&A functions of Kinross’ global operating and corporate sites: 

• Assists with month end reporting and analysis, including reviews of results, for complex operational cost categories and performance metrics.
• Acts as a key advisory resource to Kinross’ operating sites, including recommending and supporting the implementation of financial procedures and controls to maximize operational efficiencies and to maintain a strong control environment.
• Prepares and communicates segregation of duties, procure-to-pay and other finance-related KPI metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis and advises operating sites on improvement plans, as appropriate.
• Liaises with subject matter experts to provide J.D. Edwards ERP benchmarking and best practices support to sites.
• Reviews and provides input to life-of-mine plans, budgets, and forecast models, as well as ad-hoc financial reviews of projects and/or studies.
• Aids sites in understanding financial impacts of unique operational situations.

3.

Other ad-hoc projects and advisory support:

• Works with senior finance personnel as well as IT Business Analysts on projects to continuously improve processes in areas of responsibility noted above, including identifying and acting on potential improvements in current processes and controls, and working with internal stakeholders to ensure that their needs are met. 
• Works closely with the Corporate and operating site Supply Chain Management teams to maintain appropriate governance practices, including effective inventory management.
• Helps address key accounting issues.

Education and Experience

• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CMA) or similar.
• Six or more years of relevant work experience, including some experience working in a publicly listed reporting issuer.
• Previous experience working in a controllership and/or FP&A function in mining or related resources industries is an asset.

Skills

• Strong analytical mind and business curiosity. Attention to detail.
• Consistently seeks opportunities for improvement in the efficiency and effectiveness of processes – does not settle for the status quo. 
• Strong ability to oversee the work of team members, including strong coaching skills to help in their development.
• Advanced Excel skills. 
• Excellent level of understanding and application of IFRS.
• Understanding of information systems, as will be involved in improving processes relating to ERP (e.g. J.D. Edwards), consolidation (e.g. OneStream) and other IT systems. 
• Knowledge and practical experience with data analytics tools such as Power BI or similar, is an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as required to prepare and review written analysis and obtain information from sites and corporate personnel from other areas of the business. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to work independently and prioritize effectively. 
• Ability to be flexible and responsive with regards to tasks and priorities. 
• Adherence to the highest ethical standards, demonstrating honesty, integrity, and transparency in actions at all times.
• Ability to travel to the sites as required for short periods (10% - 20%).

Compensation and Total Rewards

• The base salary range for this role is $125,000 to $140,000 CAD and group benefit coverage.
• The hiring range reflects our targeted compensation framework for the role. The actual offer will be determined through a comprehensive evaluation of each candidate’s experience, capabilities, and potential impact, along with consideration of internal equity, team structure, and benchmark market data for similar positions.
• In addition to base salary, Kinross offers a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support employee well-being, performance, and long-term development.

Existing Vacancy

This job posting is for an existing vacancy.