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General Duties:
- Focus on directing and supporting the financial planning, monitoring and implementation of programs;
- Monitor existing internal controls and ensures internal controls are operating effectively; reviewing internal controls continuously to ensure efficiency is maximized and risks are mitigated;
- Ensure effective day to day management of the Finance department by conducting meetings to review program and organizational strategic goals & objectives;
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure financial information is secure and stored in compliance with current legislation;
- Manage financial planning and forecasting in consultation with the Chief and Council, the band manager and program managers;
- Responsible for the development of accurate and timely (monthly and quarterly) financial statements, annual budgeting, and liaising with the external auditors;
- Ensure timely management and program reporting;
- Knowledge of managing INAC, Health Canada and other funding programs and completing reports to funding agencies as required;
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor and/or designate;
Qualifications:
- CPA designation or a degree in Business Administration;
- 2 years experience working with First Nations communities as a Director of Finance or equivalent;
- Advanced proficiency with Quickbooks and Microsoft Office;
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, problem solving & public relation skills;
- Able to maintain healthy and eternal relationships with the internal & external stakeholders and government agencies;
- Excellent verbal, written communication skills;
- Satisfactory Criminal, Child Abuse & Drivers Record Checks;
- Valid drivers license;
Benefits: Comprehensive salary and benefits package including Extended Health Care and Pension.