Chief Financial Officer - Ktunaxa Nation Council

CharityVillage; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional leadership organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer in Cranbrook, BC. This position requires a CPA designation and at least five years of accounting leadership experience. Candidates should have a strong understanding of federal policies regarding First Nations and demonstrate integrity in fiscal management. This role emphasizes strategic leadership and relationship-building within the Ktunaxa community.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years of experience leading accounting teams.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial programs related to First Nations governments.
• Utmost commitment to confidentiality and ethical fiscal management.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership in financial planning.
• Deliver exceptional modeling and forecasting.
• Foster strong relationships with Ktunaxa First Nations.

Skills

Exceptional advisory and communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software and systems

Financial management philosophy

Education

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

University degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Job description

Chief Financial Officer
Full-Time, Permanent
Cranbrook BC

Strong, healthy citizens and communities, speaking our language and celebrating who we are and our history in our ancestral homelands, working together, managing our lands and resources, within a self-sufficient, self-governing Nation.

The Ktunaxa Nation Council has an exciting opportunity for a Chief Financial Officer in Cranbrook, BC. Reporting to the CAO, this role is ideal for a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) or someone with a similar designation. The successful candidate will possess exceptional advisory and communication skills and have diverse experience navigating unconventional and complex accounting environments. The ideal candidate will share an Indigenous perspective on self-sufficiency, inspire confidence in staff, Leadership, and the Ktunaxa First Nations, and bring a progressive philosophy of financial management to the KNC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:Provide visionary leadership in financial planning, ensuring alignment with the KNC's goals and objectives.
• Business Planning:Deliver exceptional modeling and forecasting to support informed decision-making.
• Forward Thinking:Adapt to changing mandates and governments while maintaining the ability to provide solid advice to strengthen KNC’s position with government bodies.
• Relationship Building:Foster strong relationships with the Ktunaxa First Nations and Sector Directors.
• Financial Reporting:Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and accountability to the Finance Board and KNC Leadership.

Key Requirements:

We recognize the value of diverse educational experiences including cultural, academic, work, and lived experience. We encourage those who closely match the qualifications listed below to apply.

• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation.
• University degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience leading accounting teams.
• Proficiency in accounting software and systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of federal and provincial programs and policies related to First Nations governments.
• Utmost commitment to confidentiality, integrity, and ethical fiscal management

Ktunaxa candidates are encouraged to apply. All applications will be reviewed, however preference will be given to Indigenous applicants.

How to apply:
Please submit your application through our website.
https://www.ktunaxa.org/careers/current-postings/
The closing date for this opportunity is September 23, 2025

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.