Director, Finance and Administration

Nisichawayasihk Construction Limited; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

AFOA Canada in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a dynamic Director, Finance and Administration for a maternity leave replacement. This full-time role oversees finances, administration, HR and IT, directing strategies, policies and internal controls to ensure organizational integrity and efficient operations.

You will manage budgeting, reporting, and external relations with funders and auditors; lead a cross-functional team; require CAFM, CPA or BCom with 5+ years in senior management; willingness to

Qualifications

• CAFM designation or CPA or equivalent with 5+ years in a senior management role.
• Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent professional accounting designation.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Experience developing reporting tools and evaluating performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct the implementation of strategies, policies, and programs ensuring financial integrity and efficient administration.
• Manage budget, accounting, cash flow and internal controls; oversee HR and IT.
• Lead external interactions with funders, auditors and regulators; review organization-wide processes for risk and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Reporting systems

Project management

Communication

Relationship building

Education

CAFM designation

Bachelor of Commerce

CPA designation

Job description

Director, Finance and Administration – Job Profile – Open Until Filled
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1 Full-Time Position (Maternity Leave Replacement)

Salary Range: $110,219 to $149,137

AFOA Canada (formerly known as the Aboriginal Financial Officers Association of Canada) is the national centre for excellence and innovation in Indigenous management, finance and governance. Established in 1999, the Association is the only organization in Canada that focuses on the capacity development and day to day needs of Indigenous professionals working in all areas of management, finance and governance – today’s leaders and those of the future.

AFOA Canada is looking for an energetic candidate to develop and direct the implementation of strategies, policies, plans and programs assuring the overall integrity of the finances and administration as well as ensuring the most effective utilization of human resources and information technology within AFOA Canada. This position also manages the budget and accounting functions, cash flow and internal controls. Additionally, the position manages the human resource and information technology areas. Externally, the position works with funders, auditors, AFOA Chapters and regulators. The Director, Finance & Administration reviews organization wide processes and recommends improvements for efficiency, risk management and financial control.

The Director, Finance & Administration is a consensus leader with a proven track record of success in working with both internal and external parties. The incumbent must possess demonstrated ability to achieve positive measurable results in a team-oriented environment. The incumbent must also have a background and thorough knowledge and understanding of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit issues at a national level.

THE CANDIDATE:

Reporting to the President and Chief Executive Office, the Director, Finance and Administration will be a dynamic leader and key member of the senior management team with a proven track record of success working with a variety of stakeholders.

• Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) designation as well as a Bachelor of Commerce degree or a Chartered Professional Accounting designation or, equivalent education and training. Previous experience with 5 years minimum in a similar management role is also required.
• Understanding of reporting systems with experience developing reporting/evaluation tools and concepts;
• Strong leadership abilities with experience effectively managing a team of employees and contractors;
• Strong verbal as well as written communication skills complimented by excellent interpersonal skills;
• An ability to develop and maintain strategic relationships as well as established networks within professional associations, the Indigenous community, as well as private and public sectors;
• Excellent project management skills with a track record for completing projects on-time and on-budget;
• Ability to travel as required and willingness to relocate to the Ottawa, ON area; and
• Additional preference may be provided to those who are fluent in French and/or of Indigenous ancestry.

This is a full-time permanent position at the AFOA Canada office in Ottawa, Ontario.

An attractive compensation and benefits package is offered for this position.