Principal Accountant
Job in
Kamloops, BC, Canada
Listing for:
New Gold Inc
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-19
Job specializations:
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Make an impact at Canada’s premier mining company.
When you advance your career at New Gold, you are joining a Canadian-focused intermediate gold mining company engaged in the operation, development and exploration of mineral properties. Our mission is to be a leading intermediate gold producer, driving responsible and profitable mining in a way that creates sustainable value for our employee, shareholders, the communities in which we live and work and our environment.
To learn more about New Gold, visit our website at To learn more about our culture and people practices, visit the Career page.
New Gold attracts and hires highly skilled individuals. By joining our team, you can look forward to:
A stimulating values-based work environmentA culture of collaboration and inclusionInspiring colleagues and approachable leadersCareer development opportunitiesA deeply rooted commitment to responsible mining, health and safety and community engagementA competitive total compensation programA comprehensive benefits package including a retirement savings planNew Afton Mine
Situated 10 kilometers west of Kamloops, British Columbia, the New Afton Mine is an underground gold and copper producing site.
Kamloops is a city of 90,000 people, located 350 kilometers east of Vancouver. The area provides the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant community with its own university and within easy reach of world class ski resorts, championship golf courses, mountain biking trails, popular recreational lakes and award-winning vineyards.
About the Role
Schedule: 40 hours per week, 5 x 2 or 4 x 3 schedule
Position
Reports To:
Finance Manager
Position Overview
The role of the Principal Accounant is to lead and give strategic direction to financial and accounting functions at New Afton mine site. To ensure processes, procedures, compliance, and systems contribute to the successful execution of the mine's business plan, optimize costs and enhance shareholder value. To work with the senior management team in determining the overall financial strategy of the mine.
To optimize the allocation of resources, operating and capital costs and the stewardship of company assets.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Accounting and Accounts Payable teams including hiring, performance feedback and professional development of the teams.Manage the financial reporting process by applying and providing expert accounting adviceCompile and review monthly financial information that assists reporting groups in preparing reports for statutory reporting requirementsEffectively communicate with site personnel to ensure detailed accounting and reporting requirements are being met and that accounting and reporting deadlines are behind adhered to.Ensure the site has strong financial controls based in Sarbanes-Oxley act, in place to meet its compliance obligations by maintaining robust accounting and administration systems.Liaise and assist both internal and external auditManage cash requirements for the siteLead with a safety first mindset, participate and facilitate safety meetingsAttend project and operations meetings and discussions with key personnel to maintain awareness of operations and project activities.Qualifications
As a people leader, the individual selected will have demonstrated the ability to:
Present a united front to the organization and lead in an aligned mannerRole model our values and culture and do so with care and compassionActively listen, engage, and demonstrate the utmost respect, and integrity and work with others in an inclusive wayFoster diverse perspectives to actively identify new ways of working, have the courage to try new things, learn from mistakes and drive innovationProvide coaching and timely feedback to grow their team, expand their capabilities and foster growthRecognize and celebrate success and encourage a winning attitude across the organizationIn addition, the successful candidate will possess:
Degree in Accounting or related disciplineCPA Designation is preferredMinimum 10 years of accounting experience, preferably in the mining industryExperience with IFRS and legislative requirements strongly preferredKnowledge in BC…
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