Senior Advisor, Finance Accounting

Rio Tinto•Boron, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Advisor - Finance Be part of a dynamic team in a global company that manages mining, processing, and logistics assets A unique opportunity to contribute to Borax US financial activities and drive improvements A great opportunity for career advancement within Rio Tinto – Boron, California For California based roles the expected annual salary range is $125,440 - $172,480 for fulltime position About the role Finding better ways to provide the materials the world needs We are looking for an experienced Senior Advisor - Finance to act as a business partner with the California sites’ management teams and liaise with Borax European site and Rio Tinto support functions on behalf of the business unit in connection with finance support delivery. The majority of the work is based onsite with occasional remote work along with visits to the Company’s other locations. We are an open, connected global team that includes some of the industry’s best and brightest minds. We offer competitive, performance-focused remuneration and a wide range of benefits to reward your contribution. With a global reach, the opportunities to develop and grow your career are broad and exciting. Reporting to the Finance Business Partner and working in a collaborative community you will be:

Requirements

Is committed to the safety of yourself and your team
Has a CPA designation or equivalent experience
Has 7-9 years of relevant work experience
Brings advanced knowledge and experience of working with SAP
Has 3 years or more of relevant team lead experience
Knowledge of business processes such as general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial planning & reporting, intercompany accounting, and analytics is required
Has the ability to analyze and define business problems, and to identify appropriate operational or process solutions
Ability to adapt to change, and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
Can be an advisor with sound judgement and the ability to manage conflicting priorities
Is curious with a desire to dive into things and, if something seems off, figure out what’s going on
Is courageous in embracing new ways of doing things, including automating functions, finding scalable solutions, and driving continuous improvement
Is a strong problem-solver with attention to detail
Possesses excellent communication skills in English and is comfortable connecting with people at all levels of the organization
Ability to learn quickly, work under pressure and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

Experience or strong interest towards digital tools such as Power BI, Power App, ChatGPT is an asset

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly close process and support the financial & regulatory reporting
Manage escalations from stakeholders and ensure timely resolution
Support the manager to run overall operations and to balance the various business priorities
Manage relationships with various internal and external stakeholders and be the first touchpoint for issues and resolutions
Prepare and review the monthly financial statements, including the data validation in SAP.
Measure performance against defined KPIs and present the review to your stakeholders and top management monthly
Sign off our internal control procedures & work with internal and external auditors to ensure a controlled SOX compliance (if needed) environment and substantive audits
Continuously improve our processes with an innovative mindset by leveraging data analytics and digital solutions
Participate and lead transition projects
Ensure documentation (policies, procedures etc.) is correctly maintained on all activities

Benefits

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 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.