Job Opportunity: Finance Manager
Employee type: Full time, Permanent
Location: Salmon Arm, BC; Calgary, AB; or Edmonton, AB
Compensation: $90,000-$125,000/year
Come Grow with Us! Forsite is actively looking for a Finance Manager to join our Finance team across our Calgary, Edmonton, or Salmon Arm offices. At FORSITE, we don't just work together — we support, challenge, and grow together. We believe in flexibility, collaboration, and fostering an environment where everyone can thrive.
WHO WE ARE
Forsite Consultants Ltd. is a leading provider of integrated forest land development and management services. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors.
We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company.
We foster and sustain a safe and respectful environment of diversity and inclusion where everyone can reach their full potential. If you’re looking for a workplace that values collaboration, innovation and having fun while making a meaningful impact, you’ll fit right in.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Manager serves as a key financial leader responsible for accounting operations, financial close, and the internal control environment across the FORSITE group of companies. This role is both hands-on and strategic — you'll ensure the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting while acting as a trusted partner to executive leadership.
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, including consolidation across multiple legal entities
- Prepare and deliver internal management reporting packages for executive leadership
- Oversee general ledger activities including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and intercompany transactions
- Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards, CRA obligations, and internal financial policies
- Manage GST/HST and PST filings and support corporate tax compliance
- Design and maintain internal controls, governance documentation, and audit readiness
- Partner with the CFO and business unit leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and operational performance
- Support continuous improvement of finance processes and systems, including active participation in our NetSuite ERP environment
- Occasional travel within Canada and the US as needed
WHAT YOU WILL NEED
Forsite welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and is looking for the right person to join our team. If you don’t meet every requirement but bring relevant skills, experience and a great attitude, we encourage you to apply!
Must have:
- Active CPA designation
- Progressive experience in financial reporting and controllership, with increasing responsibility
- Demonstrated experience managing a financial close process in a multi-entity environment
- Solid working knowledge of Canadian tax compliance (GST/HST, PST, corporate tax)
- Strong proficiency with ERP systems
Strong assets:
- Experience with NetSuite specifically, or involvement in an ERP implementation
- Background in public practice or a consulting/professional services environment
- FP&A experience alongside controllership
WHO YOU ARE
- A team player who enjoys working collaboratively and contributes to a positive team environment; reliable and accountable
- A problem solver who thinks critically and proactively finds solutions
- Detail-oriented in execution, but able to see the bigger financial picture
- Someone who works effectively with significant autonomy in a lean team environment
- A clear, confident communicator with senior leadership
- Adaptable and comfortable managing competing priorities in a dynamic organization
WHAT WE PROVIDE
We offer a flexible and rewarding work environment, including:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Company-matched pension program
- Professional development support
- Work-life flexibility
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
At FORSITE, we are committed to fostering a work environment where everyone feels valued, respected and empowered to succeed. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2+individuals, and veterans. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please let us know – we are happy to support you.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
