director, finance

*Title: Director of Finance* *Reports to: Executive Director, Operations* *Employment Status: Full-time, Permanent* *Location: kakisiwew-ochapowace Nation* *At kakisiwew-ochapowace Nation, our people are our greatest strength. Guided by the nehiyaw values of manâcihitowin (respect), tâpwêwin (truth), wîcihitowin (helping one another), wâhkôhtowin (kinship), tapahtêyimisowin (humility), and miyo-pimâtisiwin (living in a good way), we are committed to the responsible stewardship of the Nation?s resources and to building a strong, sustainable future for generations to come.* We are seeking a strategic, experienced and forward-thinking *Director of Finance* to provide trusted advice to senior management and support every department in stewarding resources responsibly. You will strengthen financial controls and reporting, implement a new accounting system and provide oversight of the Nation?s finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, compliance, audit, risk and asset management. This position plays an essential role in safeguarding the Nation?s financial resources while strengthening accountability, and transparency, to ensure the Nation?s financial decisions support self-determination, sustainability and lasting prosperity for future generations. *What You Will Do: *Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations, the Director of Finance will: * Serve as the principal financial advisor to the Executive Director of Operations, provide financial support to the Senior Management Team and in accordance with established lines of authority, advise the Treasury Board. * Lead the development of annual budgets, multi-year financial strategies, forecasts, sustainability plans, and financial frameworks aligned with the Nation?s priorities. * Prepare and present timely financial statements, variance reports, cash-flow projections, risk assessments, briefing notes, business cases, and recommendations. * Oversee financial operations, including the general ledger, banking, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and financial reporting. * Ensure compliance with Public Sector Accounting Standards, generally accepted accounting principles, Nation policies, funding agreements, and audit requirements. * Lead Indigenous Services Canada and other federal and provincial funding reporting, including year-end schedules, consolidated financial statements, and GCIMS submissions. * Coordinate the annual audit, maintain audit-ready financial records, address audit findings, and implement corrective measures. * Strengthen internal controls, delegated authorities, fraud-prevention practices, risk-management systems, and financial policies and procedures. * Provide financial oversight and advice for capital projects, infrastructure investments, Nation-owned businesses, partnerships, and economic development initiatives. * Lead, mentor, and support Finance employees while strengthening financial knowledge and accountability throughout the organization. * Coach Directors and Managers in budgeting, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, funding compliance, and financial reporting. * Promote a workplace culture grounded in collaboration, ethical leadership, transparency, accountability, and nehiyaw values. *Who You Are: *You are an accomplished financial leader who can balance strategic vision with strong operational oversight. You understand that financial stewardship is about more than numbers, it is a responsibility to the Nation, its citizens, and future generations. *You bring:* * A Chartered Professional Accountant designation in good standing. * A bachelor?s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline. * A minimum of six years of progressively responsible senior financial leadership experience. * Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, risk and asset management, and audit coordination. * Strong kno Location Whitewood , SK Work location On site Salary $ 103,584 to $ 120,619.2 YEAR annually Terms of employment Full time Starts as soon as possible vacancies 1 vacancy Source indeed.com #10232688378 Various locations Whitewood, SK