Director of Finance

MTW Employment Services; Canada; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Finance Director to oversee all financial operations, ensuring compliance with legislative requirements and accurate reporting. This role involves collaborating with Program Managers to prepare budgets, implementing financial policies, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will possess a CPA designation and have a deep understanding of First Nation culture. Join a dynamic team where your leadership and analytical skills will drive the financial success of the organization while respecting and integrating cultural values. This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have CPA designation and knowledge of First Nation culture.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and accounting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial accounting, reporting, and budgeting.
• Prepare annual budget in collaboration with Program Managers.
• Maintain computerized accounting system and financial records.

Skills

Team focused supervisory skills

Accurate accounting skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Stress management skills

Time management skills

Conflict management skills

Cultural awareness and sensitivity

Education

Professional designation in accounting (CPA)

Certification in payroll

Job description

The Finance Director will maintain accurate and up-to-date financial reports to ensure that all funding requirements, banking, payroll administration, and day to day financial operations requirements are completed on time. The Finance Director is responsible for maintaining financial related activities and accounting practices and procedures in order to meet legislative requirements. This position reports directly to the Band Manager and provides accurate and timely monthly reports to Chief and Council. All work in this position is subject to review on a monthly basis by the Band Manager and any and all deficiencies that are noted within the Finance Department will be shared with the Band Manager and then through to the Chief and Council, if necessary, on a monthly basis.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Finance Director is responsible and accountable for all financial accounting, recording, reporting, reconciliation and budgeting of Ginoogaming First Nation.
2. Assist with the preparation of the overall organizational annual budget in collaboration with all Program Managers and the Band Manager.
3. Make amendments to financial budgets as per recommendations of the Band Manager and Chief and Council.
4. Implement approved financial policies and procedures in collaboration with the Band Manager and Chief and Council.
5. Maintain the computerized accounting system.
6. Maintain safe and accurate financial files and records.
7. Prepare Income Statements and monthly budget variance reports for all departments.
8. Proposal writing.
9. Advisor for Chief and Council.
10. Ability to write 5 to 10 year plans.

Personal Attributes:

The person in this role will regularly demonstrate the following skills:

1. Team focused supervisory and leadership skills.
2. Accurate accounting and bookkeeping skills.
3. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
4. Listening communications skills.
5. Competent stress management skills.
6. Realistic and functional time management skills.
7. Skilled conflict management.
8. Demonstrate their ability to be honest and trustworthy.
9. Be respectful of all people in all situations.
10. Possess first nation cultural awareness and sensitivity.
11. Be flexible regarding workload and expectations of the department.
12. Demonstrate and encourage sound work ethics.
13. Typical office environment; however, there will be pressure and stress from time to time.
14. Ensure Finance Manager has required skilled staff.
15. There will be some minimal travel required.
16. Due to seasonal reporting requirements, there may be flexible hours of work required.
17. The Finance Director may have to manage a number of projects at one time and may be interrupted frequently to meet the needs and requests of staff, members, leadership, funding partners, and contractors.
18. The Finance Director may find the environment to be busy, noisy and will need excellent organizational and time and stress management skills to complete the required tasks.

Qualifications:

1. Professional designation in accounting such as CPA.
2. Certification in payroll is an asset.
3. Knowledge and experience of First Nation culture and history.
4. Criminal Record Check for Vulnerable Sector Screening may be required.