Director, Finance - CSP

Canfor•Mobile, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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
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
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
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