Role Overview Mariana Minerals is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Financial Controller (or Chief Accounting Officer, or equivalent) to lead accounting and financial reporting across both our parent company and our mineral project subsidiaries. This role is based in Houston, TX, and reports directly to the CFO.
As Financial Controller, you will be responsible for consolidating and overseeing financial operations across multiple legal entities, ensuring compliance with internal controls and external reporting obligations. You’ll manage audits, implement scalable accounting systems, and prepare timely, accurate reports for investors, lenders, and other stakeholders. This role is central to maintaining financial discipline and transparency as we scale a portfolio of mineral extraction, processing, and refining assets.
What You’ll Do -Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations across the parent company and all subsidiaries -Manage internal and external financial reporting, including GAAP-compliant financial statements -Lead annual audits at both the corporate and project levels, working closely with external auditors -Establish and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across entities -Support and coordinate reporting obligations to external investors (equity) and lenders (debt), including covenant tracking and compliance certifications -Consolidate financial results across projects and corporate functions for board and investor reporting -Oversee accounting systems and lead implementation and customization of Odoo (or similar ERP platforms) to support company growth -Partner with the CFO, Commercial, and Corporate Development teams to support capital raises, financial forecasts, and cash flow tracking -Ensure accurate and timely filings of tax and regulatory documents in coordination with external advisors
What You’ll Bring -5+ years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, with at least 2 years in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership role -Deep familiarity with GAAP and experience managing audits (Big 4 or national firm experience a plus) -Experience working across multiple entities, joint ventures, or project companies -Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines and stakeholders -Familiarity with investor and lender reporting requirements (e.g., compliance certificates, audited financials) -Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics); prior experience with Odoo is a plus -Industry experience in any of the following is preferred: -Natural resources, infrastructure, or project finance-backed ventures -Manufacturing, chemicals, or large-scale industrial operations -High-growth startups with complex legal or financial structures -CPA strongly preferred