DIRECTOR – FINANCE

Kativik Regional Government; Kuujjuaq (Land); On-site; CAD 134,000 - 186,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government organization in Kuujjuaq, Quebec, is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee all financial functions, manage payroll, and ensure strategic financial planning and compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA designation, and at least seven years in finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems is important, along with the ability to communicate in at least two languages including Inuktitut, English, or French. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Cost of living differential: min of $8,500/year

Food allowance: min of $4,216/year

Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually

RRSP

Group Insurance

Vacation: 30 days

Statutory Holidays: 20 days

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting and finance.
• Experience in municipal or public accounting considered an asset.
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of Inuktitut, English, and French.

Responsibilities

• Plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities of the finance function.
• Manage departmental budget preparation and follow‑up.
• Oversee year-end audits.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Planning skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or administration

Canadian CPA designation in good standing

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Sage 300

Dayforce

Job description

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is looking for a self‑motivated and dynamic individual interested in joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:

DIRECTOR – FINANCE

(Permanent, Full-Time)

Reporting to the Treasurer, the Director, Finance plays a key role in strategic financial planning and decision‑making within the organization. The Director, Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and developing the Finance function of the KRG and for overseeing the payroll section. More specifically, the Director, Finance will;

• In collaboration with the Treasurer, plan, supervise and coordinate all activities of the finance function ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, accounting standards and best practices;
• Oversee the activities of the Payroll section and ensure that accounting is accurate and up to date (reconciling payroll ledgers), confirming compliance with laws and regulations and managing employee compensation and benefits;
• Develop and implement annual objectives, follow‑up and assess results;
• Manage departmental budget preparation and follow‑up;
• Supervise the work of Finance Department employees and ensure required training is completed;
• Develop, update and implement financial policies and procedures;
• Review and coordinate the implementation of accounting procedures;
• Develop and implement the financial and accounting components of the department’s information system, and participate in its continuous improvement;
• Maintain good communication among various client groups and stakeholders;
• Provide assistance to department directors and finance employees to ensure that financial responsibilities are properly understood;
• Oversee year‑end audits;
• Draft periodic reports on programs, services and activities, related results, as well as human, financial and material resources management;

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or administration;
• Canadian CPA designation in good standing required;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting and finance, budgetary control in a large and complex organization, experience in municipal or public accounting will be considered an asset;
• Demonstrated experience in human resources management, experience in a unionized environment will be considered an asset;
• Experience in payroll management, a relevant certification will be considered an asset;
• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills;
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills;
• Experience in a multicultural environment considered an asset;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with an ERP (Sage 300) and an HRIS/payroll system (Dayforce) ;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut, English and French;

Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Quebec

Salary: Min. $134 607 yearly – Max. $185 097 a year

BENEFITS

• Cost of living differential: min of $8 500/year;
• Food allowance: min of $4,216/year;
• Annual leave trips: maximum of 3 per person annually;
• RRSP;
• Group Insurance;
• Vacation: 30 days;
• Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays.