​DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 11, 2023
​POSITION: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE 
TYPE:  FULL TIME SALARIED POSITION 
SALARY: SALARY WILL COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE ACCORDING TO THE AHTAHKAKOOP SALARY GRID
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team. The Director of Finance is responsible for leading the financial administration of the Cree Nation. The Director of Finance is responsible for the overall monitoring and reporting on the financial affairs of the Cree Nation, maintenance of all financial management policies and procedures, and implementation of the Cree Nations risk assessment process. They will provide key financial input for decision making to safeguard the Cree Nation’s assets and manage its financial health.  The Director of Finance will function under the supervision of the Administrator.

​Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Keep current on the requirements needed to meet legal regulations, funding and the Financial Administration Law
• Maintain and update the finance policy and procedures of the Cree Nation
• Attend meetings of the Chief and Council, Finance and Audit Committee and other relevant committees and provide financial reports as applicable
• Oversee day to day management of the Cree nation’s financial administration system
• Facilitate requests for any information required by the external auditor and evaluate their performance
• Prepare annual forecasts, capital and operating budgets and a five-year financial plan with input from relevant department heads, including any long- term debt financing proposals
• Prepare monthly and year-end financial statements, required schedules and special purpose reports
• Monitor revenues and expenses and prepare budget to actual reports
• Assessing and managing financial reporting risk and reporting risks
• Administer the Cree Nations bank accounts, assign banking duties and review and approve account reconciliations
• Other duties as may be assigned from time to time by the Administrator and/or Designate

Qualification, Skills, Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum Five (5) to seven (7) years of working in a financial administration/management role, preferably in a First Nation’s environment
• Bachelor degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
• Accredited CPA or a CPA candidate with the exception of completion
• Accredited  CAFM is considered an asset
• Training in Human Resources is recommended
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, mentor and motivate others
• High degree of ethics, confidentiality and integrity
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment Criminal record check
• Must possess a Valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Drivers Licence and have reliable transportation

APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 25, 2023
Submit cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references to:
Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation #104
Attention:  Human Resources c/o Sharon Ahenakew
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone: (306)468-2326

*Ahtahkakoop Cree Nation wishes to thank all applicants, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Ahtahkakoop reserves the right to cancel employment competition.