Manager, Capacity Development

First Nations Financial Management Board; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Annual bonus potential

Extended benefits including pension

Generous vacation and wellness days

Professional development

Job summary

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is seeking a finance professional to support First Nations in achieving FMS certification and strengthening governance and financial practices. The role focuses on auditing, capacity building, and policy implementation, with travel across Canada and opportunities for professional growth.

We offer flexible hours within a 37.5-hour work week, a competitive salary with a potential annual bonus, extended benefits including a pension plan, generous

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Minimum of five years experience auditing internal controls over financial reporting or related activities.
• Fluent in English; French an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nations governance and Indigenous organizations.
• Ability to facilitate policy review and implementation.
• Strong strategic and creative thinking in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with MS Office, advanced Excel.
• Willingness to travel to remote locations and outside business hours.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with assigned clients to prepare for FMS certification.
• Support FAL clients to achieve FMS certification through facilitation and education.
• Promote change management needed for FMS certification.
• Develop capacity-building resources and training materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement capacity development methods.
• Engage third-party contractors and academic partners for training.
• Provide post-certification support to clients.
• Deliver presentations and represent FMB at conferences.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Excel (advanced)

English (fluent)

Education

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Join us at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB), where we support First Nations to strengthen their governance and financial practices. Since our establishment in 2006 under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, we have been dedicated to providing fully optional tools and services tailored to meet the unique needs of First Nations communities.

As an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors, the FMB is committed to fostering self-determination and financial sustainability. Be a part of our mission to support First Nations in achieving their financial goals and enhancing their administrative capabilities.

Why Apply

• Flexible work hours and a 37.5-hour work week
• Annual salary and potential for an annual bonus
• Generous, employer paid extended benefits, including a Registered Pension Plan with matching contributions
• Above average vacation days, wellness days, and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A talented, diverse, and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale
• Remote and hybrid work opportunities available

What You Will Do

• Develop relationships with assigned clients that have an approved Financial Administration Law (FAL) to build trust and ultimately prepare for FMS certification
• Support First Nation FAL clients to achieve FMS certification by facilitating, empowering, motivating, and educating
• Assist First Nations in promoting the change management principles required to achieve FMS certification
• Assist with the development of capacity building resources, such as internal control tools and templates, webinars, tutorials, workshops and more
• Work with internal and external interest holders to identify and assist with the implementation of leading practice capacity development delivery methods
• Develop relationships with third party contractors, external researchers and academic institutions including AFOA Canada for training materials
• Continue to work with clients after they achieve FMS certification to provide post-certification support
• Deliver presentations and coordinate FMB presence at national and regional conferences

Who You Are

• A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field
• Minimum of five years of experience in planning and conducting internal or external audits of internal control over financial reporting or similar; and/orplanning, monitoring and reporting activities or funding agreements
• Must be fluent in English (spoken and written); French an asset.
• Knowledge and understanding of First Nations and Indigenous governments and organizations
• Knowledge of First Nations-related intervention policies, procedures and practices
• Ability to facilitate the review and implementation of approved finance, governance, human resources and information management policies
• Ability to think strategically and creatively and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to encourage and engage clients to build confidence, capacity and desire to ultimately achieve FMS certification
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including an advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets
• Willing to travel including to remote locations and able to work outside regular business hours

What to Expect

FMB aims to keep the recruitment process as open as possible. As such, candidates can expect the following steps:

• Initial phone screen
• Panel interview with 3 FMB members
• References, background check, and a trait assessment
• Offer

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.