Controller- Relocation Available

Gerdau North America; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription

Dental

Vision

Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

A leading North American steel producer is seeking a finance professional for their Selkirk facility. You will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of financial records and supporting operational cost reduction. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting and extensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial systems. Benefits include medical, dental, and a tuition reimbursement program. Join a team where your contributions are valued and your career can thrive.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of practical experience in cost and general accounting.
• In-depth knowledge of computer financial systems and reporting standards.
• Strong leadership and team management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of production and inventories.
• Review statements with management and explain variances.
• Provide detailed monthly analysis to identify improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial regulations

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's or CPA

Tools

ERP

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Power BI

Job description

At Gerdau, we empower our people to grow, thrive, and make a difference—together. With a culture built on trust and teamwork, we offer meaningful work, continuous development, and opportunities to shape your future. We invite you to come work with us, where your contributions are valued, your voice is heard, and your career is forged with purpose.

Gerdau's Selkirk facility, originally built in 1907, is a leading North American steel producer. They process over 400,000 tons of scrap automobiles, bridges, and more every year to produce some of the cleanest recycled steel in the world. Gerdau supports over 721 vendors across the province with many more outside of it, serving as the key player in Western Canada's steel hub. With this impressive capacity, they are Selkirk's largest employer and draw complementary businesses to the city. They work closely with these complementary companies, contributing to competitive advantages, driving economic growth, and forming the foundation of our steel ecosystem.

Reporting to the General Manager, your responsibility will be primarily for the accuracy and analysis of the division's financial records to support reduction of operational costs.

Duties Will Include

• Ensuring the accuracy of production and ending inventories
• Determining the validity of usage of raw materials and other costs in the preparation of the division cost statement
• Reviewing all statements with division management, explaining variances and making sure department managers have an understanding of their results
• Providing detailed monthly analysis of results against historical, forecast or benchmark data to identify opportunities for improvements and to assist with the operation meeting its goals and objectives
• Compiling and coordinating all data for inclusion in business plans and quarterly forecasts
• Reviewing projects (including capital) and assisting with the calculation of expected project benefits
• Ensuring that the internal control environment is strong and the Company's policies and procedures are followed including those related to the monthly financial close process, inventory observations, purchase approval limits, etc.
• Providing analytic reports

Our Successful Candidate Should Possess

• A broad background and extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations and reporting standards
• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (Master's or CPA preferred)
• Five to eight years of practical experience in cost and general accounting, budgeting and forecasting
• In-depth knowledge of computer financial systems and software (ERP, SAP, Microsoft Office, Excel, Power BI)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Defined Contribution RRSP/RPP
• Basic Life/Accidental Life Insurance
• Health Advocate Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Gerdau believes in equal employment opportunity related to all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of Gerdau that there will be no discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. All external applicants must be legally eligible to immediately work in the country of hire without current or future sponsorship.

If you are vision-impaired or have some other disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act / Accessible Canada Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to applying for employment at Gerdau, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at (866)-788-2798 or [e-mail]