Principal, Accounting Governance and Finance Systems
About The Position
Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference. Newmont’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more. Your Contribution At Newmont, you will lead governance, finance systems, and process optimization activities supporting the Global Controller function. You will drive finance transformation initiatives, strengthen governance over financial systems and data, support global system integrations, and ensure effective service delivery across finance operations while enabling standardization, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Extensive experience supporting finance systems, accounting operations, and financial governance.
- Strong knowledge of global ERP environments and financial reporting processes.
- Experience working with SAP-BPC applications.
- Demonstrated project and program management experience.
- Understanding of procurement, asset management, payroll, project accounting, and financial reporting processes.
- Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and process improvement capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- CPA, MBA, and/or advanced degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead governance and finance systems initiatives supporting the Global Controller function.
- Drive optimization, automation, and continuous improvement of global finance systems, including payroll systems, and accounting processes.
- Support accounting and payroll system integration, implementation, enhancement, and transformation projects across ERP and related finance platforms.
- Partner with Digital Technology, Operations, Process Excellence, and Finance stakeholders to align system capabilities with business needs.
- Establish and oversee governance processes for finance systems, reporting structures, and financial data.
- Drive compliance with financial processes, controls, and governance requirements, including BlackLine and AFC standards.
- Serve as the primary liaison between retained Finance teams, People Services, and the Global Delivery Center (GDC).
- Oversee issue escalation, resolution tracking, root cause analysis, and service delivery improvements.
- Monitor service performance metrics, KPIs, SLAs, and quality standards to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support system-related SOX controls and ensure alignment between finance operations and technology initiatives.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
- flexible spending accounts
- health savings accounts
- life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- short and long-term disability
- defined benefit pension
- 401(k) program with company match
- financial planning
- employee assistance program (EAP)
- wellbeing reimbursement program
- adoption assistance
- tuition reimbursement
- paid holidays and paid time off
- paid family leave
- matching gifts
- discounts on home, auto and pet insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
