International Accounting Manager

Overview

A leading mineral exploration and technology company is seeking a key leader to join their global accounting organization. This role will oversee accounting for foreign subsidiaries, build accounting operations in new jurisdictions, and lead efforts to scale and automate international accounting functions. The position offers opportunities to develop scalable accounting processes within a fast-growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting staff responsible for international entities, including daily work, priorities, and professional development
• Review full-cycle accounting for multiple foreign subsidiaries across various jurisdictions, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close deliverables
• Take responsibility for full-cycle accounting of a subset of subsidiaries initially to learn processes and systems
• Establish and maintain accounting infrastructure for new jurisdictions, including local reporting, banking, and integration with corporate systems
• Review statutory reporting and ensure compliance with local accounting regulations
• Prepare quarterly consolidated variance analysis
• Review reporting to joint venture partners and ensure accurate reporting of joint venture expenditures in accordance with agreements
• Oversee support to field exploration teams, including project and budget reports and analysis of fieldwork expenses
• Manage accounts payable workflow and vendor compliance for multiple entities
• Support transfer pricing by reviewing corporate allocations and providing data/documentation for transfer pricing analyses
• Support tax compliance by overseeing information flow and documentation for global tax filings, indirect tax filings, annual corporate reporting, and other requirements
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and operational processes, propose solutions (including AI agents and software integrations), and implement these to improve efficiency
• Oversee information flow and documentation for statutory and other audits
• Handle sensitive information confidentially
• Provide support for miscellaneous accounting and operations projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Minimum 8 years of accounting experience, including managing or reviewing the work of other accounting staff
• Experience with international operations and multi-entity, multi-currency accounting
• Proficiency with NetSuite or similar accounting software
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proactive communication style
• Ability to quickly learn new tools and technologies and solve problems independently
• Interest in mineral exploration and collaboration with exploration project teams
• High degree of independence and ability to work with limited supervision
• Flexibility to accommodate meetings with overseas staff and vendors
• Willingness to contribute broadly to company success and assist where needed

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with joint ventures in exploration or mining
• Experience establishing accounting operations in new jurisdictions
• Experience implementing new systems and process automation
• Experience in technology or natural resource companies

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time exempt position
• US base salary range: $140,000 - $170,000

Location

• Remote position
• Candidates may be located anywhere in the United States or Canada
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada