Our company:
At Kalesnikoff, we honor our heritage by investing in our future. As a family-owned, fourth-generation company, we’ve evolved from our roots in the forests to become a leader in the timber industry, but we’re not just resting on tradition. Today, Kalesnikoff is at the forefront of innovation, combining decades of expertise with cutting-edge technology to redefine what’s possible in wood design and construction.
Role and Objectives:
Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager, Corporate Finance is a key member of the Finance leadership team responsible for supporting the Company’s financial strategy through treasury management, capital investment analysis, financial risk management, tax coordination, and corporate finance activities.
This role plays an important part in helping the organization make informed investment decisions, manage liquidity, assess financial risks, and support strategic initiatives across the business. The successful candidate will partner closely with finance and operational leaders to provide financial insights, strengthen decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
Treasury & Financial Planning
- Lead the preparation of short-term and long-term cash flow forecasts to support business planning and decision-making.
- Monitor liquidity requirements and provide recommendations regarding cash utilization and working capital management.
- Prepare financial analysis to support capital deployment decisions and financing requirements.
- Forecast, calculate, and monitor compliance with banking covenants and financing agreements.
- Prepare covenant reporting and supporting analysis for senior leadership and lenders.
- Oversee investment tracking and reporting related to GICs and other short-term investments.
- Support the administration and monitoring of hedging programs and other financial risk management activities.
Capital Investment & Corporate Finance
- Partner with business leaders to evaluate capital investment opportunities across the organization.
- Develop financial models and business cases to support capital allocation decisions.
- Calculate and assess key investment metrics, including Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period, and Sensitivity and scenario analysis.
- Monitor and report on the performance of approved capital projects against expected business outcomes.
- Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and other corporate finance projects as required.
Risk Management & Insurance
- Lead the annual insurance renewal process, including coordination with brokers and insurers.
- Review insurance coverage and make recommendations regarding risk transfer strategies.
- Partner with operational leaders to identify, assess, and mitigate organizational risks.
- Support the ongoing development of enterprise risk management practices.
- Manage performance bonding requirements and related financial instruments.
Tax & Compliance
- Coordinate tax compliance activities, including indirect tax filings, remittances, and instalment payments.
- Partner with internal finance resources and external advisors on tax planning and technical matters.
- Monitor tax legislation changes and communicate potential business impacts.
- Support cross-border tax and import/export-related matters.
- Coordinate corporate income tax return preparation and related filings with external advisors.
Leadership & Team Management
- Provide leadership and oversight to the Innovation Funding & Incentives team
- Establish priorities, support employee development, and monitor team performance.
- Drive continuous improvement in funding, reporting, and compliance processes.
- Foster strong working relationships across finance and operational teams.
Requirements:
- CPA designation or equivalent required.
- 7+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a focus on treasury, corporate finance, or related fields.
- Experience developing financial models, business cases, and capital investment analyses.
- Experience with cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial performance analysis.
- Experience leading teams and influencing cross-functional stakeholders.
- Experience with banking covenant compliance and lender reporting.
- Manufacturing, forestry, construction, or other capital-intensive industry experience is considered an asset.
- Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities.
- Ability to evaluate investment opportunities and translate data into actionable recommendations.
- Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to influence decisions across multiple levels of the organization.
- Strong professional judgment and attention to detail.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
Work Conditions:
- Schedule: Monday – Friday
- Location: Castlegar, BC
At Kalesnikoff, working safely is an expectation. In your role you will have the time and resources needed to meet that expectation.
Compensation Package:
- Salary: $115,000.00 – $145,000.00 (dependent on experience)
- Extended health benefits including health, dental, vision, travel, Health Spending Account and RRSP program
- Team building and social events
- Training, development, and mentorship opportunities
- Opportunity to advance in your career
- Work-life balance
- A great culture where we truly value our employees
How to apply:
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected].
Our recruitment team reviews all applications carefully. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
About our Kootenay home:
Are the mountains calling you? From beautiful parks and forests, pristine lakes, breathtaking valleys and stunning mountain ranges, the West Kootenay region is a highly desired and special place to call home. With an abundance of recreation including ski areas, golf courses, hot springs, and endless hiking, biking and other outdoor activities, the Kootenays isn’t just a region, it’s a lifestyle. Our vibrant mountain towns are full of arts, culture, food, history and caring communities. What are you doing after work today?
Equal opportunity commitment:
Kalesnikoff is a committed equal opportunity employer. Our recruitment strategy is designed to attract the best person for each position, to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, and to promote our corporate vision and culture. When considering applicants, only job-related criteria such as ability, merit and responsibility are used to evaluate applicants. Kalesnikoff prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.
Kalesnikoff is committed to treating all people in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. Kalesnikoff believes in integration and equal opportunity. Kalesnikoff is committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner and will do so by identifying barriers to accessibility and meeting accessibility standards in accordance with applicable law.
