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Assistant Controller (NAM)

Date:  Apr 8, 2026
Location: 

Jersey City, NJ, US, 07305

Company:  simsmetalm
Req ID:  6327
Salary Range:  134,507.00 - 188,309.00 USD

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.

Principal Accountabilities

 

Financial Reporting

  • 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.

Internal Controls & Governance

  • 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.

Advisory & Technical Support

  • 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.

Compliance & Risk Management

  • 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.

Cash Flow & Working Capital

  • 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.

Financial Analysis

  • Perform financial analysis and assist with interpretation of financial statement trends.
  • Support collaboration with FP&A and business unit teams to provide reporting insights.

Shared Services Coordination

  • 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.

Experience / Qualifications Required
  • 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)


Skills
  • 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)

 

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

Sims is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of all of our employees and are committed to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone can contribute, advance on merit, and realize their full potential. Sims does not discriminate with regard to race, sex, religion, color, national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, marital or familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, housing status, source of income, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to any employment decision, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.  qualified applicants with a disability in need of a reasonable accommodation may request such without fear of reprisal or discrimination. 

To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.

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Why Choose A Career with Sims?

Sims is a hub of innovation, offering employees the chance to explore new ideas and technologies while providing ample opportunities for personal and professional growth.

With a diverse workforce, Sims fosters a sense of belonging and inclusion where employees can thrive and establish lasting connections. Working at Sims offers the chance to engage with a global network, providing opportunities for travel, cross-cultural experiences, and the ability to contribute to a sustainable future. Sims is renowned as one of the world’s leading sustainable companies, empowering employees to make a difference in creating a world without waste to preserve the planet.

Sims prioritizes employee wellbeing, offering superior benefits packages, meaningful training opportunities, and a supportive atmosphere where employees feel valued and heard at all levels of the organization. Sims maintains a strong focus on safety, where individuals are encouraged to challenge themselves, contribute, and support one another, in a collaborative team environment.


Nearest Major Market: Jersey City
Nearest Secondary Market: New York City

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