Chief Financial Officer

Neskonlith Indian Band; Chase; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Neskonlith Indian Band seeks a Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial management, budgeting, reporting and compliance. Relocation to Chase, BC is required, and the role reports to the Director of Finance.

The CFO will drive financial strategy, oversee audits, and provide strategic counsel to Chief and Council. Strong CPA credentials and public/Indigenous governance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• CPA designation required.
• 5+ years in senior financial management (experience with Indigenous governance or public sector preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years working with Indigenous Bands and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy aligned with community goals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with federal/provincial legislation and Indigenous governance requirements.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting and cash-flow/investment management.
• Manage external audits and liaise with auditors.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to Chief and Council.
• Supervise and support the finance team.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records and systems.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Regulatory compliance

Education

CPA designation

Tools

Financial management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Neskonlith

Chief Financial Officer

Organization: Neskonlith Indian Band and Corporation Sk’atsin

Location: Chase, BC

Type: Full-Time

About Us

The Neskonlith Indian Band is a dynamic Indigenous community committed to long-term sustainability and prosperity for its members. We are seeking a forward-thinking CFO to lead our financial strategy.

Role Summary

The CFO will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, reporting and regulatory compliance (including the Indian Act and the Financial Transparency Act). The successful candidate must be willing to relocate as this position is on-site. The CFO will work under the Director of Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a financial strategy aligned with our community goals.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with federal/provincial legislation and Indigenous-governance requirements.
• Lead budget planning, forecasting and cash-flow/investment management.
• Manage external audits and act as liaison with auditors.
• Provide strategic financial counsel to Chief and Council.
• Supervise and support the finance team.
• Maintain integrity and accuracy of financial records and systems.

Qualifications

• Chartered accounting designation (CPA) required.
• Minimum 5 years in senior financial management (experience in Indigenous governance or public sector preferred).
• Minimum 3-5 years working with Indigenous Bands and governance.
• Strong understanding of the Indian Act, Financial Transparency Act, and relevant regulation.
• Has experience managing corporate environments
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, analysis and reporting.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with financial management software and Microsoft Office.

Employment Conditions

• Criminal-record check required.
• Flexibility to work varied hours as needed.
• Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate with experience.

Please Note:

• Candidates MUST be willing to relocate to be considered for the position.
• Candidates MUST have both Band and Corporate experience to be considered for the position.
• Candidates MUST have a CPA designation to be considered for the position.

Salary Range

$110,000–CA$140,000 annually

Application question(s):

• do you have minimum 5 years experience working with First Nations communities

Work Location:

In person