Director, Finance - CSP

The Director, Finance - Canfor Southern Pine (CSP) is a strategic finance leader who partners with the business to drive performance and support long-term value creation across Canfor Southern Pine operations.

Reporting to the VP, Controller, and working closely with the President, CSP, and Leadership Team, this role provides forward-looking financial insight that informs strategy, capital allocation, and key decisions. You will lead planning, forecasting, performance analysis, and governance—translating complex data into clear, actionable insights.

As leader of a distributed finance team, you will build capability, strengthen financial discipline, and act as a trusted advisor to the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

• Shape CSP strategy through financial insight, scenario modeling, and data-driven recommendations
• Lead long-range planning to align capital and resources with business priorities
• Identify value creation opportunities, including cost optimization and strategic investments
• Strengthen enterprise analytics to support timely, informed decision-making

Financial Reporting & Performance

• Lead financial reporting and performance reviews across CSP operations
• Deliver insights that connect operational drivers to financial outcomes
• Enhance KPIs, dashboards, and reporting processes
• Ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead development of budgets, forecasts, and long-range plans
• Improve planning processes to increase accuracy, transparency, and agility
• Challenge assumptions to ensure plans are robust and risk-informed
• Support capital allocation and resource prioritization decisions

Controls & Governance

• Lead internal controls, financial systems, and governance processes
• Maintain a strong control environment across operations
• Identify and mitigate enterprise risks
• Embed sound governance into business decision-making

Business Partnership & Operational Leadership

• Contribute as a key member of the CSP Leadership Team
• Provide financial counsel on capital investments, cost structure, and market opportunities
• Partner across functions to improve performance and deliver key initiatives
• Drive a performance-focused, ownership mindset across the business

Team Leadership & External Alignment

• Lead and develop a high-performing, distributed finance team
• Build capability through talent development and succession planning
• Oversee audit activities and ensure timely resolution of findings
• Maintain strong relationships with auditors, banks, and external partners

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA required
• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Proven ability to partner with senior leaders to drive business performance through financial insight and analysis
• Strong financial acumen with advanced analytical, forecasting, and decision-support capabilities
• Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and scaling high-performing teams
• Ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences
• Strong communication, influencing, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• High integrity, accountability, and sound business judgment in a fast-paced environment

Join a company where finance plays a critical role in shaping business strategy and driving performance. At Canfor, you’ll have the opportunity to influence decisions at the highest levels, partner closely with operations, and make a meaningful impact across a growing, dynamic business.

If you’re a strategic finance leader who thrives on driving performance and delivering results, we’d love to hear from you.

At Canfor, we embrace diversity, valuing everyone’s unique qualities. We believe that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our productivity, creativity, innovation, and competitive edge. Our recruitment process is fair and equitable, based on qualifications and experience.

Why Canfor? We're a global leader in low-carbon forest products like lumber, pulp, paper, wood pellets, and green energy. We prioritize innovation, environmental practices, and community support. In the U.S., we operate as Canfor Southern Pine, offering high-quality, sustainable Southern Yellow Pine.

Join us today, and together, we can build a sustainable future.

We appreciate all candidates' interest but will contact only those selected for interviews. Our hiring for various positions is ongoing and includes different screening processes such as behavioral assessments, references, criminal record checks, and drug testing, depending on the role and location.

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