Salary Range: $110,000.00 To $155,000.00 Annually
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THE OPPORTUNITY
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (LKSM), is seeking a Controller & Strategic Finance Lead to join our team based in Campbell River, BC. This position offers the opportunity to lead the finance function and to be a driving force in how this business understands its own economics. This is the senior finance role, reporting to the General Manager and working directly with LKSM’s Board of Directors.
What You’ll Do:
The Controller & Strategic Finance Lead is accountable for the business’ financial results, financial analytics, reporting, and control environment. You will lead and mentor a small accounting team and work closely with business leaders and partnership stakeholders as a trusted advisor on financial and business matters.
Who You Are:
You are a designated accounting professional with progressive experience, strong analytical and business judgement, and a collaborative leadership style. You can translate financial information into practical operational insight, build relationships across the organization, and help a growing business strengthen its financial capability.
What We Offer: Salary range of $110,000 - $155,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
Annual incentive plan
Pension plan contributions – LKSM contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required




Extended health and dental benefits – LKSM pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
4 weeks’ vacation to start
Employee family assistance program
Financial support for learning and development opportunities Work Setting:
This role is to be performed in person at our La-kwa sa muqw Forest Operation based in Campbell River, BC at our Menzies Bay Office.
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
La-kwa sa muqw Forestry is building a long-term partnership with meaningful opportunities for sustainable growth. The Controller & Strategic Finance Lead will play a significant role in strengthening the financial processes, reporting and decision support needed as the partnership continues to evolve.
For a high-performing individual who develops a strong understanding of the partnership and its strategic priorities, the scope of financial leadership may broaden over time. This could create opportunities to contribute at progressively more advanced levels as the partnership's needs and future opportunities emerge.
RESPONSIBILITIES Financial analysis and decision support;
Provide the analytical foundation for margin improvement work, identifying permanent, measurable changes to the business operations and input costs;
Prepare ad hoc management reports and ensure the integrity of operational data feeding related business systems;
Lead the month-end closing process, including journal entries, the standard reporting package,

📌 Controller & Strategic Finance Lead (Campbell River)
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📍 Campbell River