Job Order Detail

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations, the Director of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the Sturgeon Lake First Nation.

Duties will include, but not limited to:

Preparing accurate, timely and reliable financial statements
Supervising accounting/finance staff
Performing the functions of an internal auditor concerning all financial matters within the Band
Responsible for managing all Band accounts
Preparing the Band?s annual budgets, coordinating and controlling daily book keeping, preparing financial reports, monitoring cash flow, administering salaries and benefits, and establishing and maintaining internal financial management controls
Improving the accessibility on management information and creating an environment of accountability

Qualifications:

A combination of training, education and work experience in the accounting field is required.
Familiarity with Canadian GAAP principles
At least five years of increasingly responsible administrative experience working with a First Nation organization
Previous experience handling funding from Federal and Provincial sources; ie. ISC, FNIHB and CHMC
Knowledge of Accpac and Excel is an asset.
Satisfactory security clearance
Must be able to organize, motivate, delegate, supervise and coordinate personnel
Must be able to formulate, administer and evaluate programs and projects with budgets
Proficiency with accounting software
Notary Public or Commissioner of Oaths would be an asset.

- Preference will be given to Sturgeon Lake Band Members.
For more information you can call Velmer Ermine,
Sturgeon Lake Band Councillor at 306-961-4899