Career Opportunities: Mill Controller (12308)

Requisition ID 12308 - Posted  - 05071611-Cost - Cost Control (05071612) - Sault Ste. Marie (0001) - Canada

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ALGOMA STEEL INC.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada

The Company 

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Algoma Steel is a leading Canadian electric arc steelmaker producing high-quality steel plate and sheet products, proudly supporting critical sectors including energy, defense, automotive, shipbuilding, and infrastructure. Guided by our purpose to build better lives and a greener future, Algoma is shaping the next generation of sustainable steelmaking in Canada. Powered by Ontario’s clean electricity grid, our operations represent one of the largest industrial decarbonization initiatives in North America and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 70%.

At Algoma, our transformation is driven by our people. Guided by our core values - safety, teamwork, integrity, and caring - we offer meaningful careers where employees can contribute to critical industries while growing their skills and experience. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll be part of a company investing in its future, strengthening Canada’s domestic supply chain, and making a lasting impact.

 A Place to Call Home

Algoma Steel takes great pride in preserving the high quality of life offered by the Sault - a vibrant and beautiful city that’s surrounded by stunning natural scenery. With its affordable housing, impressive work/life balance, and lack of commute times, it’s the perfect place to raise a family and call home.

For more information on living and working in Sault Ste. Marie, please visit 

Mill Controller

The Role

The Mill Controller serves as the financial leader for an assigned operating division. As part of the Finance Department, reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role is accountable for the division’s cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting, while partnering closely with operations leadership to drive cost performance and profitability.

Key Accountabilities

• Provide financial leadership, in cooperation with operations management and technical teams, driving continuous improvements in cost, quality, and productivity
• Steward the Annual Business Plan for assigned operating division, providing financial acumen to support budget managers, enhancing accuracy through analysis, and strengthening assumptions.
• Provide costing and budgeting training to operations supervisors and technical teams, to develop financial literacy and acumen .
• Monitor operational and cost performance with variance and trend analysis to identify and alert management of unfavourable cost trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Cooperate with operations management to develop recommended action plans addressing risks and opportunities, and assess financial impact.
• Ensure effective inventory controls by monitoring adherence to policies and procedures, and by developing and improving existing measures.
• Participate in the monthly cost close and contribute to monthly financial reporting.
• Safeguard Company assets by maintaining and ensuring compliance with financial controls and policies.
• Recommend methods for improving reporting accuracy, content and timeliness, to aid business decision making.

Core Competencies and Skills Required

• Must have a university degree in a financial or business discipline, preferably with a major in accounting
• Must have a professional accounting designation (CPA)
• The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights, supporting decisions around production efficiency, cost reduction, and investment priorities.
• Solid demonstrated understanding of cost accounting principles and cost variance analysis
• Experience in developing and facilitating process improvement initiatives
• Experience in cost accounting, preferably in a large industrial, unionized, manufacturing setting, such as mining, steel, or construction
• Must demonstrate a high degree of organizational accountability and initiative
• Strong organizational skills are required in order to complete multiple tasks within restrictive time frames
• Experienced in the use of desktop applications (spreadsheets, databases) for data analysis.
• Experience using SAP is an asset.

This posting is for an existing vacancy that is located on-site in Sault Ste. Marie, ON.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,982.00 - $123,701.00, commensurate with education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Algoma Steel offers a performance-based bonus plan, a long-term incentive plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a defined contribution pension plan.

If you meet the qualifications for this position and are committed to a challenging career with a dynamic company in a community that offers a superior quality of life, we encourage you to apply by 04/30/2026.

To learn more about our company, please visit www.algoma.com.

Algoma Steel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability upon request.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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