SOX Compliance Manager - Financial Department

Requisition ID:  30767 

Do you want to work at one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.

We are at the forefront of the steel industry with a plan to change the way we make steel to significantly reduce GHG emissions in the short term, while reaching net zero before 2050. Ours will be the first integrated steelmaking site in the world to make this transformation and it will happen by 2028. Our global company is leading the world with significant decarbonization projects in North America and Europe and our site is key to this plan.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton's largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline "Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People." is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco Job Posting

Financial Department 

SOX Compliance Manager

(Permanent Position)

Position Details:

As a Manager, SOX Compliance, you will be reporting directly to the company CFO, responsible for managing and improving the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program and internal controls. The SOx Manager will support management in ensuring that the annual SOX program is conducted effectively and with objectivity, transparency, consistency, quality, and reliability of results within ArcelorMittal Dofasco. This leader performs and coordinates activities related to internal and external audits of company to ensure compliance with enforceable standards while will also having interactions with our North America Segment in the United States, with our corporate in Europe, as well as several companies of the ArcelorMittal Group around the World. The individual works closely with all areas of the organization (accounting, legal, logistics, IT, management and internal audit and the external auditors) and different stakeholders.

Overall Responsibility:

• Responsible for supporting and coordinating the design, implementation and monitoring of AMD’s SOx compliance program
• Leading, planning, and reporting on our compliance implementation/status
• Commitment to continuous improvement and a dynamic approach to driving control automation

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain documentation of internal controls and procedures, both for internal controls and SOx key controls to ensure compliance with SOX regulations.
• Coordinate with external consultants and external auditors to facilitate SOX audits and reviews.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of new business initiatives on SOX compliance.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on SOX requirements and compliance procedures.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of SOX controls to senior management and stakeholders.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for SOX-related inquiries and issues, resolving them in a timely manner.
• Monitor changes in SOX regulations and industry best practices, ensuring timely updates to internal processes and controls.
• Participate in special projects and initiatives to ensure potential internal control and process gaps are adequately addressed. Determine the SOX scope impact of changes to financial processes and IT systems.
• Partner with IT department to ensure appropriate IT controls design on current and/or future state processes and implementation and design of appropriate compensating controls
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of SOX compliance activities.

Education & Accreditation:

• 4-year University degree (Accounting, finance, etc)
• Recent Big 4 or  national public accounting firm experience at a manager or senior manager role on SEC listed clients and/or clients subject to a PCOAB based audit
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience
• Professional certification such as CPA, CIA or similar is preferred
• In-depth understanding of SOX regulations and requirements including IT General Controls

Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of accounting/finance principles and computer systems is required.
• Knowledge of SAP 4 Hana and SAP systems in general is required
• Expert knowledge and orientation to risk and control principles is required.
• Experience with internal controls including process control design, preparation of flowcharts & control matrices, documentation and testing of controls, and identification and reporting of control “gaps”
• Expert understanding and orientation to process management and improvement is required.
• Advanced understanding of the steel industry and / or manufacturing industry

Skills:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Excellent analytical skills are required.
• Proven project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to ethical conduct and confidentiality

Work Environment:

• Office environment with some plant exposure on various projects.
• This position is eligible for remote work in accordance with our current remote work policy. 

Hours of Work:

Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required to meet internal/external customer requirements.

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

• We provide employees with a market competitive total compensation package. Our promise is to provide superior pay for superior performance, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness, pension, vacation and related programs.
• Competitive hourly rates and shift premium
• On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

• Bonus paid quarterly based on Company performance on key goals. Your bonus target will be 15% of base salary earnings.
• Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%.
• Competitive vacation allowances
• Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.
  • For health and dental claims you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
  • Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in allocation of profits.
 
Other immediate benefits include:

• Competitive vacation entitlements
• PPE and workwear provided at no cost (if required)     
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

 
We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.  

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.  If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.