Principal, Accounting Governance and Finance Systems

Denver · Hybrid

About this role

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Posting End Date:

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.

As Part of Our Team, You Will
  • 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.
Prerequisites for This Role
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
  • CPA, MBA, and/or advanced degree preferred.
  • 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.
Your Environment
  • Finance leadership role supporting a global publicly traded organization.
  • People leadership responsibility with direct reports.
  • High collaboration across Finance, Digital Technology, Global Delivery Center, Operations, and Process Excellence teams.
  • Opportunity to influence enterprise-wide finance transformation and governance initiatives.
  • Fast-paced environment requiring strategic thinking, prioritization, and cross-functional leadership.
  • Location

The salary range offered for this role is USD $. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance. This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.

Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following 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; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.

When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).

Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.

Learn more about our purpose and values: About Newmont
Hear from our people: Life at Newmont

Important: Newmont does not ask candidates to pay money or share sensitive personal data outside our secure application process. If this happens, please report it to our Business Integrity team: [email protected].

Company at a glance

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, zinc, lead, and
silver—providing the metals the world needs for today and tomorrow. Founded in 1921
and publicly traded since 1925, Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500
Index and is widely recognized for its principled environmental, social, and governance
practices. At Newmont, our purpose is to unearth value sustainably to advance lives—
creating lasting benefits for our people, communities, and the world.

Founded1921
Team Size10,001+ employees
WorkspaceHybrid
IndustryMining
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
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Top Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Prescription drug insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Health savings accounts
  • Life insurance
  • Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Defined benefit pension
  • 401(k) program
  • Financial planning
  • Employee assistance program
  • Wellbeing reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Paid family leave

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