Manager of Financial Planning

CDETNO; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 127,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Yellowknife is seeking a Financial Manager to oversee substantial budgets and collaborate with various stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting and management, ensuring effective resource allocation for housing programs. This role offers a unique chance to engage with indigenous governments and enhance your understanding of the North's economic landscape.

Qualifications

• Five years of management experience required.
• Experience with financial planning and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of operations and capital budgets over $150 million.
• Supervise Financial Planning and Budget Analyst and casual staff.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting

Canadian professional accounting designation

Job description

Job Summary

Location:Yellowknife

Department:Housing NWT

Job ID:26505

Salary:$127,238 - $152,003

Employment Type:Full-Time, Regular

Closing Date:Jun 3, 2025

Full job description :26505.pdf

Department Information

Housing NWT provides access to adequate, suitable, and affordable housing through the provision of housing programs and services based on need.

Job Information

You would be responsible for leading the development of the Corporation's operations and capital budgets, totaling over $150 million. This position is critical to ensuring the appropriate allocation of resources for the successful delivery of programs, services, and support. You would have direct supervision of a Financial Planning and Budget Analyst and casual staff.

This is a great opportunity to further learn about the North's business environment and economics. You would collaborate with indigenous governments, the federal government, regional housing organizations, and contractors.

To be successful in this position, you typically need a Degree in Commerce with a major in Accounting from Canada, along with a recognized Canadian professional accounting designation (such as CA, CGA, CMA, CPA), and five (5) years of current and directly related management experience. The following equivalencies will be considered:

• Completion of any degree, with active enrolment in the Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) program and qualified to write the Common Final Examination (CFE), with six (6) years of applicable work experience, including at least 2 years of supervisory experience;
• Completion of any degree, with active enrolment in the Canadian CPA program at the Professional Education Program (PEP) level, with eight (8) years of applicable work experience, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.

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