Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Title: Chief Financial Officer, Líl̓wat Business Group

Department: Líl̓wat Management Services LP

Status: Full-Time,Permanent

Salary: $130,000 to $160,000 Annual Salary

Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer, Líl̓wat Business Group

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the senior executive responsible for the financial leadership and long-term economic success of the Líl̓wat Business Group (LBG). Reporting to the CEO and supporting the Board of Directors, the CFO oversees finance operations,investment planning, capital strategy, and enterprise risk management acrossall business entities.

The Líl̓wat Business Group operates as the economic arm of the Líl̓wat Nation. It is made up of five wholly owned limited partnerships: Líl̓wat Retail Operations, Líl̓wat Forestry Ventures, Líl̓wat Construction Enterprises, Líl̓wat Capital Assets, and Líl̓wat Management Services, employing more than 100 people. These businesses operate with a mandate to generate sustainable profits, build internal capacity, create employment opportunities for Líl̓wat Nation citizens, and reinvest in the Nation through financial contributions to community priorities.

LBG is committed to building asustainable economy that respects Lil̓wat7úl culture, advances the Nation’sInherent Right to Self-Government, and re-establishes the Líl̓wat presence across traditional territories, including in Whistler and Pemberton. All LBGinitiatives are grounded in transparency, strong management, and careful stewardship of the Nation’s lands, rights, and interests.

The CFO plays a key leadership role in advancing this mandate, bringing deep financial expertise, cultural humility, and a forward-thinking approach to enterprise governance,profitability, and long-term value creation.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

Finance Operations & Compliance
The CFO ensures strong financial discipline acrossthe Lil’wat Business Group by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations,financial controls, and statutory compliance in alignment with LBG’s Finance Policy.

· Lead all accounting, payroll,cash flow, taxation, and consolidated financial reporting activities across LBGand its subsidiaries

· Administer corporate signing authorities and enforce internal financial controls, including delegated spending thresholds and co-signing rules as set out in LBG’s Finance Policy

· Lead the development, regular review, and updating of LBG’s financial management policies, procedures, and systems for recommendation to the CEO and approval by the Board, ensuring alignment with evolving operational needs and the Finance Policy

· Ensure compliance with Canadian accounting standards for private enterprises (ASPE), or International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) where applicable, CRA and WCB remittances, funding agreements, and other applicable laws and regulations

· Oversee preparation for annual external audits, implement audit recommendations, and maintain records in accordance with audit and policy standards

· Oversee payables, receivables,and payroll cycles to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and policy alignment acrossall business units

· Manage LBG’s cash balances,banking relationships, and short-term investments to ensure liquidity,operational stability, and compliance with LBG’s Finance Policy.

Financial Planning & Budget Development
The CFO leads the development and coordination of the Annual Consolidated Operations Plan and Budgetfor the entire business group.

· Guide the preparation of LBG’sannual and multi-year budgets in alignment with strategic priorities and capital plans

· Develop rolling forecasts, cashflow projections, and scenario models to support enterprise planning

· Present draft budgets to theCEO and Board, monitor financial performance, and lead variance reporting andmid-year adjustments

· Ensure that financial planning activities follow internal documentation, review, and approval standards under

LBG’s Finance Policy

Financial Reporting, Systems & Insights

The CFO is responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting through modern system sand data tools.

· Oversee the implementation and optimization of core finance systems (e.g., Sage 300 or…