THE OPPORTUNITYLa-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. 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 & DEVELOPMENTLa-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. 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 hocmanagement 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, account reconciliations, KPI tracking and Monthly Operating Report analysis and preparation; Provide financial and analytical support for capital projects and significant maintenance projects; Support operations in making financial decisions that maximize performance; Ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and operating effectively; Coach, develop, and mentor junior accounting team members and administrative staff; Support compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and partnership reporting requirements. University degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or a related discipline; Five or more years of experience in a financial or business services capacity; Experience in forestry or another natural resource industry is an asset. Strong business acumen, analytical skills, and knowledge of full-cycle accounting; Strong workingknowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint; YOUR CAREERAt LKSM, people are the foundation of success. LKSM provides competitive total rewards
- including compensation, benefits, and recognition
- as well as diverse on-the-job training and continuing education, ensuring everyone has the support and skills to thrive. LKSM is dedicated to expanding economic opportunities, and meaningful participation of Indigenous communities in British Columbia’s forestry sector. The name for the Partnership, La-kwa sa muqw Forestry (pronounced la-KWAH-sa-mook) means ‘the wood of four’ in the Kwak̓wala language. The operations of the Partnership cover approximately 157,000 hectares of forest land in the traditional territories of the Nations near the communities of Campbell River and Sayward on eastern Vancouver Island. The Partnership manages an allowable annual cut of 904,540 cubic metres of timber and includes a long‑term fibre agreement to support Western’s British Columbia coastal manufacturing operations.

📌 Controller & Strategic Finance Lead (Winnipeg)
🏢 Western Forest Products
📍 Winnipeg