Strategic Finance Leader for a First Nation

MNP Executive Search & Professional Recruitment; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

3 weeks of vacation to start

2 weeks paid time off over Christmas

Half-day every second Friday

12 paid sick days

5 unpaid cultural days

Professional development opportunities

Supportive and community-focused work

Job summary

Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation seeks an experienced Finance Manager to provide hands-on leadership and strategic financial direction for the Band. The role partners with the General Manager, Chief and Council to strengthen budgeting, reporting, internal controls and financial administration across the organization.

The successful candidate will guide budgeting, monitor variances, ensure accountability and help protect resources for long-term sustainability.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Minimum of five years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset management, audit preparation, funding agreements, payroll, financial policies, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, and financial administration practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis and systems.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and long-term budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Prepare clear and timely financial reports, variance analysis, dashboards and briefing materials for leadership, funders, Chief and Council.
• Provide practical financial advice to support responsible decision‑making, accountability and the sustainable use of resources.
• Oversee day‑to‑day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger, purchasing, cash management and financial records.
• Strengthen internal controls, approval processes, documentation, financial policies and procedures.
• Monitor funding agreements, reporting deadlines, eligible expenditures and compliance requirements.
• Support funding applications, budgets, claims, reports and related financial documentation.
• Lead audit preparation, year‑end close, working papers, and responses to auditor requests.
• Identify financial risks, reporting gaps, audit findings and control issues, and recommending practical solutions.
• Supervise, coach and support finance staff, including work planning, training, and performance management.
• Build financial understanding across the organization by supporting managers and employees to understand budgets, reports, coding and funding restrictions.
• Model confidentiality, professionalism, accountability, patience and service‑oriented leadership.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Audit preparation

Leadership

Confidentiality

Communication

Stakeholder management

MS Excel

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Adagio

PayDirt

MS Excel

Job description

Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation seeks an experienced Finance Manager to provide hands-on leadership and strategic financial direction for the Band. The role partners with the General Manager, Chief and Council to strengthen budgeting, reporting, internal controls and financial administration across the organization.

The successful candidate will guide budgeting, monitor variances, ensure accountability and help protect resources for long-term sustainability.