Finance Director: Strategic Stewardship & Compliance

Serpent River First Nation; Cutler; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Serpent River First Nation seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership for long-term financial sustainability, accountability, transparency, and compliance. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, reporting, audits, and internal controls, in alignment with the Nation’s governance framework.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate with departments, Chief and Council, and external partners to support informed decision-making and stewardship of financial

Qualifications

• Accounting designation and/or equivalent education with senior financial management experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the Finance Department, including staff and financial operations.
• Prepare and oversee annual budgets and multi-year forecasts.
• Coordinate annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and internal controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Communication

Policy & compliance

Education

Accounting designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft 365

Job description

Serpent River First Nation seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic leadership for long-term financial sustainability, accountability, transparency, and compliance. The role oversees budgeting, accounting, reporting, audits, and internal controls, in alignment with the Nation’s governance framework.

As a member of the Senior Management Team, you will collaborate with departments, Chief and Council, and external partners to support informed decision-making and stewardship of financial