Manager, Capacity Development

First Nations Financial Management Board; San Juan de Terranova; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work hours

Annual bonus potential

Employer-paid extended benefits with a

Registered Pension Plan with matching

Above-average vacation and wellness/H

Professional development and career成长

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Job summary

First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is seeking a senior finance/audit professional to advance governance and financial practices across First Nations communities. You will develop relationships with clients holding approved FAL, helping them reach FMS certification by guiding processes, education, and capacity-building initiatives.

The role requires five years of audit or related experience, strong English communication, and knowledge of First Nations governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent business field.
• Minimum of five years planning and conducting internal or external audits or related activities.
• Fluent in English (spoken and written); French is an asset.
• Knowledge of First Nations governance and Indigenous organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with assigned clients with approved FAL to build trust and pursue FMS certification.
• Support FAL clients to achieve FMS certification through facilitation and education.
• Assist with development of capacity-building tools, templates, webinars, tutorials, and workshops.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to implement leading capacity development practices.
• Engage third party contractors and partners like AFOA Canada for training materials.
• Provide post-certification support and present at national conferences.

Skills

English fluency

Strategic thinking

Capacity building

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

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.