Director of Finance Transformation & Controls (Coeur d'Alene)

The Director of Finance Transformation & Controls provides strategic leadership for the transformation and continuous improvement of Idaho Forest Group's finance organization. This role partners with the CFO and finance leadership to develop and execute the finance transformation strategy, modernize business processes, strengthen internal controls, and leverage technology, automation, and AI to enhance operational effectiveness and decision-making. Working collaboratively across Finance, IT, HR, Operations, and other business functions, the Director leads enterprise finance initiatives that improve scalability, governance, and business performance while supporting the company's long-term growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year Finance Transformation Roadmap, including business cases, executive recommendations, resource requirements, implementation priorities, and expected operational and financial benefits.
• Lead finance workstreams for business system implementations, finance technology initiatives, and major systems projects in partnership with IT, Accounting, and Operations, serving as the finance workstream owner throughout planning, implementation, and stabilization.
• Partner with the accounting and finance teams to evaluate existing business processes, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop scalable workflows that leverage automation, analytics, AI, and industry best practices
• Evaluate current business processes to identify risks, control gaps, and opportunities for improvement, collaborating with the accounting and finance teams to implement practical solutions that strengthen the internal control environment while supporting efficient operation.
• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of accounting processes, financial reporting, record-to-report activities, and month-end close processes to improve efficiency, consistency, and financial visibility.
• Lead the development and maintenance of the chart of accounts and reporting structures to support evolving business needs, reporting consistency, and enable enterprise-wide decision-making.
• Lead organizational change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communication, training, and adoption strategies to ensure successful implementation of new processes and technologies.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and influence stakeholders across Finance, IT, HR, Operations, and executive leadership to achieve transformation objectives without direct reporting authority.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators to measure transformation success, strengthen internal controls, improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance financial and operational decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA or CMA designation
• 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including senior leadership roles
• Strong working knowledge of internal controls, GAAP, and financial reporting
• Experience designing internal control frameworks, including entity-level controls and remediation programs, even in a non-public-company context
• Experience identifying and executing process improvement and automation initiatives
• Strong communication and change management skills; ability to influence across functions and levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting tools
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check

 Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading ERP or major systems implementations
• Experience with IFS, Great Plains, or similar mid-market ERP systems
• Background in manufacturing, natural resources, or industrial operations
• Exposure to AI tools, workflow automation, or RPA in a finance context
• Experience with cost accounting and operational finance in a multi-site environment
• Valid Driver’s License

 Physical Demands – Office / Corporate

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – occasional
• Twist upper body – occasional
• Stoop – occasional
• Lift above waist height – occasional
• Lift over 50 lbs. – rare
• Repetitive use of hands – constant for clerical duties
• Stand/walk – occasional
• Sit – frequent
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Idaho Forest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, family medical history, or any other status protected by law.