Chief Financial Officer

The Lax Kw’alaams Finance Department has an exciting and immediate opening for a Full-Time Chief Financial Officer. As a key member of the team, this role is responsible for providing executive oversight of the organization’s financial operations, leading financial strategy, planning, reporting, and risk management.

Responsibilities

Provide executive oversight of the organization’s financial operations; Lead financial strategy, planning, reporting, and risk management; Oversee all aspects of financial management including budgeting, accounting, audits, purchasing, and forecasting; Ensure transparency, accountability, compliance with Canadian accounting standards, and long-term financial sustainability; Lead multi-year financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting; Support the Band in discussions and negotiations with commercial lenders; Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies; Align financial planning with ISC, FNHA, and other funder requirements; Oversee compliance and financial reporting; Develop and monitor control systems to safeguard the Band’s assets; Oversee day-to-day operations of the Finance Department; Foster a collaborative, respectful, and high-performing work environment

Requirements

Professional Accounting Designation (CPA); Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a senior financial management role, preferably within a First Nations government, local government, or a comparable organization; Minimum of five (5) years of experience working with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC) and the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) funding agreements, including compliance, reporting, and implementation; Experience managing fiscal resources, including the development and evaluation of business plans, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting; Strong leadership and interpersonal skills; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong work ethics; Strong organizational skills; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; Strong strategic planning and decision making; Ability to manage budgets, personnel, and operations; Ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups of people; Ability and willingness to learn and adapt; Ability to work individually and as part of a team; Excellent time management skills; ability to meet deadlines; Excellent attention to detail and accuracy; Excellent technological skills, including Microsoft Office and office equipment; Ability to use accounting programs; Acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search; Valid Driver’s License (Class 5); Adherence to the Lax Kw’alaams Band Code of Conduct, Code of Confidentiality, Social Media Policy and other policies

Nice to have

Certified Aboriginal Financial Manager (CAFM) is an asset; Knowledge of Adagio is an asset; Knowledge of the Lax Kw’alaams people, culture & traditions, social dynamics & community is an asset; Knowledge of Payworks payroll system is an asset; Preference will be given to Lax Kw’alaams Band Members or qualified applicants of Indigenous ancestry

Benefits

Supportive work environment; Extended health and dental benefits; Pension plan with contributions of up to 5%, matched by employer; Moving allowance up to $5,000 reimbursed upon submission of receipts