Finance and Administration Superintendent

Thiess

$144K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years experience in project cost engineering, accounting, or financial analysis.
  • Intermediate Excel and Presentation skills required.
  • Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable preferred.
  • Preferred background in subcontractor and supplier relations, especially contract management.
  • PowerBi experience is highly desirable.
  • Exposure to the resources or construction/mining industries is a plus.
  • 4-year University degree preferred or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper allocation of project costs, liaising with functional teams as needed.
  • Manage and oversee project input costs including labor and equipment.
  • Report on project operational and financial results according to group requirements.
  • Lead and mentor the Project Controls Specialist to achieve team objectives.
  • Analyze project performance for insightful and timely decision making.
  • Prepare monthly performance commentary and financial forecasts.
  • Implement systems for project costing and production reporting processes.

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with potential for remote work.
  • Opportunity for professional development and training.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and respect.
  • Potential for local travel as required.
  • Participation in an established Occupational Health and Safety framework.
Full Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW

The Finance and Administration Superintendent manages the allocation of project costs, production, and forecasts in line with the contract as well as develop systems and processes to enable decision making, support new project establishment and the implementation of group reporting systems and tools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Ensure appropriate allocation of costs, including cost reallocations as required, liaising with functional teams
  • Manage project input costs including labor and plant
  • Report project operational and financial results in line with group reporting requirements
  • Oversee and provide leadership and support to the Project Controls Specialist, including providing performance management, training and mentoring to ensure accountability and success of individual and team objectives
  • Analyze project performance, enabling effective insights and timely decision making
  • Prepare monthly performance commentary
  • Prepare project financial forecasts and budgets, consolidating inputs across mine planning, HR, procurement, and asset management functions
  • Forecast analysis and commentary
  • Project forecasting utilizing Thiess forecasting tool FPM (Forecast, Performance, Monitor)
  • Prepare, review, and submit progress claims in line with contractual requirements
  • Management of claims and variations in line with contract requirements
  • Review and supply inputs for setting up contracts with key subcontractors and suppliers
  • Manage data and inputs supporting progress claims and variations
  • Implementation and set up of systems for project costs and production reporting
  • Development of project reporting tools, including PowerBi and Microsoft Excel
  • Work in compliance at all times with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including participation in risk assessments, adherence to safe work practices and reporting hazards as per the Internal Responsibility System.
  • Contribute positively to a respectful work environment in compliance with the Code of Conduct and the Healthy, Safe and Respectful Workplace policy
  • Work in compliance with all policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook
  • Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED SKILLS
  • Minimum 3 years experience in project cost engineering, accounting, or financial analysis
  • Intermediate Excel and Presentation skills
  • Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience preferred
  • Previous experience with subcontractor and supplier relations preferred, especially in regards to contract management and review
  • PowerBi experience is highly desirable
  • Exposure to the resources or construction/mining industries is highly desirable

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Authorization to work lawfully in Canada without sponsorship from Thiess is required. (Applicants who qualify as an Intra-Company Transfer under the International Mobility Program may receive assistance from Thiess)

EDUCATION
  • 4-year University degree preferred, experience in lieu considered
  • A technical degree (engineering, technology, etc.) paired with a business acumen/education (financial, MBA, etc.)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  • Currently based out of the Stobie Open Pit Mine in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
  • Work Schedule: Monday to Friday; may be required to flex hours on occasion based on business needs.
  • Occasional local travel as needed
  • Valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle
  • Office first working model with potential for occasional remote work, as approved

The salary range for this role is minimum $144,282 to a maximum of $180,353 CAD. The salary range is provided in good faith and is representative of all experience levels. Thiess considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills and is ultimately determined at management's discretion.

This position will fill an existing vacancy on the team.

Please note that Thiess Mining Canada Ltd does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools within our applicant tracking system to support the screening, assessment, or selection of applications.

We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Application deadline: end of business day Friday August 7, 2026

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