Posting ID: 29481
Job Title: Regular
City: Mobile, AL, United States
Location: Mobile - Canfor Southern Pine, Inc.
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 ResponsibilitiesStrategic 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
QualificationsEducation & 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.#CSPS #LI-JW
