Chief Financial Officer CFO

Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation (SERDC) is seeking a motivated, experienced, and energetic individual to become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO). As a member of the senior management team, the CFO has the lead role in managing all daily operating activities and advising on financial matters. The CFO must have a strong and proven ability in financial management, organizational development, project management, communication, and establishing sound financial controls and procedures.

Key Responsibilities are as follows:

Financial Reporting

Collaborates with the Director of Finance to provide leadership in financial reporting

Collaborates with all related entities to ensure all related party transactions are recorded and reconciled on a regular basis

Collaborates with the Director of Finance to provide all required financial, accounting, and other relevant reports to the Executive Director, Division Directors, Board of Directors, and/or Finance Committee of the Board within required deadlines and reporting schedules

Consults with Division Directors on periodic financial reports as to support budget management objectives

Provides advice to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting systems and controls

Ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements including all terms and conditions related to all signed contribution agreements and contracts

Collaborates with the Director of Finance to ensure that annual audited financial statements are prepared accurately and on time

Provides advice to the Executive Director and Director of Finance on the annual financial audit process and provide hands-on support for audit completion

Assists in the process of responding to auditor comments and findings and oversees required actions to mitigate any deficiencies

Budgeting & Planning

Supports the Executive Director and Senior Management Team in the development and implementation of a strategic plan including reviewing and updating the strategic plan periodically

Communicates, guides, and provides Division Directors hands-on leadership in developing and implementing work plans, budgets, deliverables, reporting requirements, and providing recommendations to the Board of Directors

Ensures operational activities and initiatives adhere to the vision, mandates of the organization as outlined in work plans, budgets, and the objectives identified in the SERDC By-laws

Directs, supervises, monitors, and assists all personnel in completing the required deliverables identified in the work plans

Develops and operationalizes key initiatives, including assigning accountabilities, budget, preferred outcomes, and performance measures consistent with the annual strategic plans

Monitors and analyzes the success of strategic initiatives and recommends change

Provides overall leadership in developing and implementing the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and the Director of Finance Ensures that all significant contracts with external service providers are satisfactory prior to finalization of new contracts and contract renewals or extensions

Internal Controls

Ensures the development and implementation of sound internal controls and processes across all divisions and programs

Reviews and monitors the performance of existing internal control mechanisms and systems

Develops and recommends new policies and procedures

Ensures compliance with approved policies, procedures, and controls across the organization

Collaborates with the Director of Finance to develop a comprehensive asset listing to ensure effective asset controls are implemented and monitored

Ensures training is provided for finance personnel to understand and undertake their responsibilities for timely and accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all transactions in preparation for monthly financial reports for the Executive Director

Works diligently to ensure intellectual property and sensitive business information are held in complete confidence and all intellectual property assets are safeguarded

Takes a lead role in negotiating and approving key terms in all contracts

Qualifications

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation is required, with a preference for those holding a Chartered Accountant (CA) designation. Additionally, a relevant graduate degree, such as a Master of Business Administration (MBA), is preferred.

Minimum of eight (8) years career experience and success in senior level management with a Canadian organization

Experienced in Sage 300 accounting software

Knowledge of First Nation and Indigenous taxation rights, laws, and practices

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Office applications

Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates

Knowledge of Indigenous culture and Southeast communities is an asset.

Personal Attributes

Ethical, honest, and trustworthy

Respectful with cultural awareness and sensitivity

Flexible, dependable, and reliable

Demonstrates sound work ethics and judgment

What We Offer

A competitive salary

A full and comprehensive benefits plan

An opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team

Work Environment

Office environment with occasional extended hours to attend meetings or complete tasks.

May require travel to remote First Nations communities using various forms of transportation.

SERDC recognizes the importance of building an exemplary service delivery organization that is equal, inclusive, and reflective of the population it serves. Preference will be given to qualified SERDC or First Nation members who voluntarily self-declare in their application.

We thank all applicants for their interest in this position, however we will only be contacting candidates selected for interviews.

Position is open until filled
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