Controller

Join Us in Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow as a Controller at ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks!

Position: Controller Location: Woodstock, ON

Join Our Team and Be Part of Something Groundbreaking!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Our manufacturing facility is designed with cutting-edge technology and innovation at its core. As a leader in the automotive industry, we are committed to excellence, efficiency, and the future of advanced manufacturing.

At AMTB, we’re not just transforming the automotive industry—we’re making a real difference in the world, and we want you on our team! Here’s why joining us is your best career move:

- Make a Life-Saving Impact: Every part you help create plays a crucial role in saving lives. Our innovative, lightweight components enhance vehicle safety and performance, ensuring that drivers and passengers are better protected in crashes. Knowing your work directly contributes to safer roads is truly fulfilling!

- Protect the Planet: We’re committed to sustainability. Our parts not only make vehicles safer but also reduce carbon emissions. With materials that are 100% recyclable, you’ll be proud to know that your efforts are helping to create a healthier environment for future generations.

- Thriving Culture: Recognized as a "Great Place to Work" for three years running, and with multiple awards as one of the best companies to work for, our culture is built on values that promote collaboration, respect, and inclusion. Here, every voice is heard, and every idea matters.

- Career Growth: We believe in nurturing talent from within. With extensive training and dual career paths, you can advance as a technical expert or in leadership roles—whatever aligns with your aspirations.

- Education and Well-Being: We invest in your future by covering your educational expenses and providing virtually unlimited access to mental health resources. Your safety—both physical and emotional—is our top priority.

- Celebrate Success Together: We work hard and celebrate even harder! Our generous bonus structure rewards your contributions and the collective achievements of our team.

- Diversity Matters: Our commitment to a diverse workforce fosters an inclusive environment where unique perspectives drive innovation and creativity.

Our Core Purpose: Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow

Our Values:

Safety in Everything We Do

We Operate With Respect

We Do What We Say We Will Do

We Win Together, We Lose Together

We Challenge Ourselves and Each Other

We Find a Better Way

If you're ready to feel good about the work you do and help shape a safer, more sustainable future, AMTB is the place for you! Come innovate and inspire with us! Discover more about us at our website.

Check us out:

https://northamerica.arcelormittal.com

https://www.youtube.com/@AMTBNA

https://www.linkedin.com

Overall Responsibility:

The Controller leads all plant finance and accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and timely decision support to Operations. This role owns the month-end close and forecasting process, drives cost/working-capital performance, and partners with plant leadership to improve profitability, operational efficiency, and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.

Accountabilities:

Plant Finance Leadership & Business Partnering

- Serve as the primary finance partner to the Director of Operations and plant leadership team; translate operational performance into financial results and actions.

- Prepare daily/weekly metrics, month-end close, forecast updates, and annual plan.

- Provide clear analysis of key drivers (labor, scrap, efficiency, overtime, materials, freight, overhead absorption) and recommend corrective actions.

- Drive a culture of accountability through standard reporting, KPIs, and disciplined follow-up.

Financial Reporting, Close, and Controls

- Own month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, inventory valuation, and reporting packages.

- Ensure compliance with IFRS and corporate accounting policies; maintain strong documentation and audit readiness.

- Establish, document and strengthen internal controls across all key processes and financial areas.

- Coordinate internal/external audit requests and ensure timely remediation of findings.

Costing, Inventory, and Operational Finance

- Own standard costing governance: BOM/routing integrity, labor and overhead rates, periodic cost rolls, and part profitability models.

- Lead variance analysis (PPV, usage, labor efficiency, overhead, scrap) and partner with Operations/Materials/Engineering to address root causes.

- Improve working capital performance through stronger processes for inventory, receivables, payables, and claims/chargebacks.

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Long-Range Planning

- Lead annual business plan, quarterly and monthly forecasts, and longer-range planning (e.g., 3–5 year outlook) aligned with plant strategy.

- Build and maintain models for volume/mix sensitivity, margin bridge analysis, and productivity initiatives.

- Track performance to plan and communicate risks/opportunities with recommended actions.

Treasury, Cash, and Capital

- Manage plant-level cash planning and working capital

- Partner on capital planning: business cases, payback/ROI analysis, approval packages, and post-audit reviews.

- Ensure fixed asset accounting accuracy (additions, disposals, depreciation, CIP) and adherence to capitalization policies.

People Leadership

- Lead, coach, and develop the plant finance team; set clear expectations, prioritize workload, and build capability in cost/controls/analysis.

- Drive performance management, training plans, and succession planning; support hiring decisions as needed.

Compliance & Other Responsibilities

- Support plant compliance requirements relevant to the role (IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and plant EHS standards).

- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA (or equivalent) strongly preferred.

- Experience: 5–10+ years progressive experience in manufacturing finance/accounting; automotive preferred. Proven ownership of close, costing, and plant performance reporting.

- Technical: Strong understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, variance analysis, and internal controls. Advanced Excel (PowerQuery/Power Pivot a plus). ERP/MRP experience required (AS400/CMS400 or similar).

- Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead a team, influence cross-functional leaders, and drive process improvement in a fast-paced plant environment.

ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, age, religion, sex, or national origin.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.