SGL Group represents the for-profit business arm of a First Nation-owned economic development, operating across multiple entities and business lines including construction, forestry/timber, retail fuel, gas station, golf course, hospitality and lodge operations. The group is transitioning to a centralized corporate finance model with ~10 entities and approximately $20M in annual revenue. SGL is undergoing a significant transformation as they centralize finance operations across a diversified group of businesses. Historically operated as independent entities, the organization is implementing a more integrated corporate structure, standardized processes, and a unified technology platform to support future growth and operational efficiency.
As part of this evolution, we are seeking a senior finance leader who will play a pivotal role in building and modernizing the finance function across a diverse portfolio of operating entities. This role is significantly broader than a traditional accounting management position and will combine financial leadership, systems implementation, organizational design, governance support, and operational transformation.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Finance & Transformation will serve as the operational finance leader for a growing group of businesses undergoing significant organizational and systems transformation. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this individual will oversee multi-entity accounting operations, cash flow management, lender reporting, financial governance, system implementation, and finance team development. The successful candidate will lead the transition to a centralized finance model, champion the implementation of Sage Intacct, and establish the reporting, controls, and processes required to support future growth.
This role is designed for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys building structure, driving change, and creating scalable finance operations. The successful candidate will partner closely with executive leadership to establish scalable financial processes, centralize finance operations, strengthen reporting and controls, and support the long-term growth strategy of the organization.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Leadership & Operations
- Oversee accounting operations across multiple business entities (Gas, Timber, Investments, Corporate).
- Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial reporting processes.
- Review financial results and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
- Establish and improve financial controls, policies, and procedures.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning activities.
- Partner with business leaders to improve financial performance and operational efficiency.
- Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes across all entities.
- Monitor working capital and optimize cash conversion cycle performance.
- Ensure timely collections, payment processing, and cash management practices.
- Support management reporting, key performance indicators (KPIs), and executive decision making.
Treasury, Governance & Financial Control
- Lead cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning across multiple operating entities.
- Oversee banking relationships, treasury activities, and lender reporting requirements.
- Prepare reporting packages and financial analysis for lenders, executives, Finance Committees, Boards, and stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain internal controls, approval processes, and financial governance frameworks.
- Support debt management, covenant compliance, and financing initiatives.
- Ensure audit readiness through strong documentation, reconciliations, and process discipline.
- Coordinate annual audit activities and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.
- Review and strengthen controls around cash management, expenditures, purchasing, payables, receivables, and financial reporting.
- Support ongoing improvements to risk management and financial oversight across the organization.
Finance Function Transformation
- Assess and recommend the future organizational structure of the finance function.
- Evaluate staffing requirements and establish the right-sized finance team to support long term operational needs.
- Lead finance integration initiatives across multiple operating businesses.
- Establish standardized reporting packages and management dashboards.
ERP & Systems Leadership
- Serve as the organizational finance lead for the implementation, rollout, and long-term optimization of Sage Intacct ERP.
- Partner with implementation advisors and business stakeholders to ensure successful adoption.
- Design reporting structures, workflows, approval hierarchies, and accounting processes within Sage Intacct.
- Act as the internal Sage Intacct subject matter expert following implementation.
- Drive continuous improvement and future enhancements to financial systems and reporting capabilities.
Team Development
- Provide leadership and guidance to accounting and administrative staff.
- Support workforce planning and future finance team development.
- Mentor and develop team members while fostering accountability and collaboration.
- Assist in determining future staffing requirements as the organization evolves.
Executive Partnership
- Work closely with executive leadership on strategic initiatives.
- Participate in business planning and decision-making processes.
- Contribute to long-term organizational growth strategies.
- Develop into a trusted financial advisor and business partner to leadership.
- Prepare and present financial reporting packages for executive leadership, Finance Committees, and Boards.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations supporting strategic decision-making.
- Participate in organizational planning, growth initiatives, financing discussions, and major capital projects
Qualifications
Required
- CPA designation.
- Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct.
- Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
- Strong operational accounting background.
- Demonstrated experience managing or supporting multi-entity organizations.
- Previous experience with ERP implementations.
- Strong financial management, process improvement, and analytical skills.
- Ability to work independently within a remote environment.
- Willingness to travel periodically to support on-site operations and relationship building.
Preferred
- Experience within construction, forestry/timber, project-based, hospitality, retail fuel, First Nations-owned economic development groups, or multi-entity business environments.
- Experience leading organizational change initiatives.
- Exposure to corporate consolidations and complex organizational structures.
- Previous leadership experience with geographically dispersed teams
What Success Looks Like
In the first 12-18 months, the successful candidate will:
- Successfully support and help lead the Sage Intacct implementation.
- Establish consistent finance processes and reporting across the organization.
- Build strong relationships with operational leaders and stakeholders.
- Develop recommendations for the future structure of the finance team.
- Create scalable financial systems that support future growth and business initiatives.
- Develop the leadership, operational, and strategic capabilities required for future advancement within the finance function, including potential progression into broader finance leadership opportunities as the organization continues to evolve.
Ideal Candidate Profile
This role will appeal to a CPA who thrives in entrepreneurial, evolving environments and enjoys building finance functions rather than simply maintaining them.
The ideal candidate combines strong operational accounting expertise with treasury management, governance support, systems implementation experience, and business partnering capabilities. They are equally comfortable reviewing cash flow forecasts, presenting financial information to senior stakeholders, implementing new systems, and designing the future structure of a finance organization.
Application Process:
Applicants for Senior Manager, Finance and Transformation position will be assessed through a competitive, fair, and transparent process. Additional details and information regarding Skwlāx te Secwepemcúlcw and its businesses will be shared as part of the next step in the process.
We thank all interested applicants in advance and look forward to working closely with the successful candidate.
Please email a resume and cover letter to Skwlax Group Ltd. at mclarke@skwlaxgroup.ca with “SGL Senior Manager, Finance and Transformation Application” in the subject header by 3:00 pm PST on Friday, August 7, 2026