Assistant Controller (NAM)

simsmetalm•Jersey City, NJ

22h

About The Position

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history. Purpose of Role The Assistant Controller supports the financial control and reporting function to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information. Working closely with the Financial Controller and broader finance team, this role assists with financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and cash flow monitoring. The position also provides accounting guidance to operational and commercial stakeholders, supports audit processes, and contributes to ongoing process improvements within the finance function.

Requirements

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
Knowledge of accounting standards, IFRS
Proven experience partnering with business stakeholders to deliver financial insights and support data driven decision-making
CA/CPA qualification (or equivalent) or working towards
Understanding of internal controls and SOX/compliance frameworks
Experience working with auditors (internal and external)
ERP system experience (SAP preferred, including S4/HANA)
Experience with reconciliation reporting tools (e.g Blackline and PowerBI)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively and cooperatively with different functions and across different locations and cultures to achieve shared objectives
Attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to juggle multiple priorities and tasks in a fast-paced environment
Advance excel including pivot tables, lookups, and data analysis
ERP systems proficiency (SAP/S4HANA)
Reconciliation platforms (Blackline)
Familiarity with Power BI or similar reporting/visualisation tools
Understanding of inventory systems (SAI/AMCS)

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss, and Cash Flow.
Support compliance with applicable accounting standards (IFRS) and internal reporting policies.
Assist with half-year and year-end reporting requirements.
Support coordination of external and statutory audits, including preparation of audit schedules and responding to queries.
Support the implementation and monitoring of internal control policies and procedures.
Assist in maintaining documentation of financial processes and controls.
Contribute to strengthening the control environment and identifying areas for improvement.
Provide support to commercial and operational teams on accounting treatment of transactions.
Assist with revenue recognition, leasing, asset acquisitions/disposals, and other accounting matters.
Support assessment of accounting impacts related to system or process changes.
Contribute to acquisition activities, including due diligence support and onboarding of new entities.
Assist in ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local financial and indirect tax regulations.
Liaise with internal and external auditors, tax advisors, and treasury teams as required.
Support identification and monitoring of financial risks.
Assist with cash flow monitoring and liquidity reporting.
Support working capital analysis across receivables, payables, and inventory.
Partner with Treasury and operational teams to improve cash management processes.
Perform financial analysis and assist with interpretation of financial statement trends.
Support collaboration with FP&A and business unit teams to provide reporting insights.
Work with Global Shared Services to ensure transactional deliverables meet agreed KPIs and SLAs.
Assist in reviewing the accuracy and timeliness of shared services outputs to support financial reporting.