Alifya Shakir is a finance and governance leader, entrepreneur, and strategic advisor known for turning financial complexity into clarity and growth. She currently serves as Director of Finance at Crossroads Law, Founder of LRS Accounting & Strategy, and Treasurer for the Al Aqeeq Dawoodi Bohra community in Vancouver. As an emerging woman leader in finance, Alifya has built a strong reputation in CFO advisory services, supporting organizations across Canada with financial leadership grounded in precision, strategy, and insight.
Driven by a belief that finance should empower — not overwhelm — Alifya founded LRS Accounting & Strategy to modernize the way businesses experience accounting. What began as a vision to deliver high-quality advisory services has evolved into a fully remote, technology-enabled firm serving clients nationwide. LRS provides end-to-end financial support, including CFO services, trust accounting, bookkeeping, software migrations to modern platforms, and strategic tax advisory. By leveraging cloud technology and digital systems, Alifya has streamlined traditional accounting processes into efficient, paperless workflows that increase transparency, improve decision-making, and create measurable business value.
At Crossroads Law, Alifya brings this same strategic mindset to a mission-driven organization. As Director of Finance, she leads financial operations, strengthens governance frameworks, and supports long-term organizational sustainability. Her work ensures financial stewardship aligns with impact, enabling the organization to focus on delivering essential legal services to the community. It is a role that reflects her broader philosophy: strong financial leadership is a cornerstone of lasting social change.
Beyond the corporate sphere, Alifya serves as Treasurer for the Al Aqeeq Dawoodi Bohra community. The community fosters an environment where women are encouraged to professional excellence, success and leadership roles while remaining grounded in strong moral and spiritual principles. values she has seamlessly integrated into her career. She is a firm advocate for creating environments where women are not only included, but empowered to lead with confidence and authority.
Alifya Shakir’s journey reflects a new era of leadership in finance — one where strategy meets empathy, and performance aligns with purpose. She stands as proof that women are not just participating in leadership conversations but actively shaping them.
As Alifya believes, when women are given trust, opportunity, and the freedom to lead, they don’t just succeed — they reshape industries and redefine the future of leadership.
