Senior Finance Manager

Reporting to the CEO/Band Manager, the Senior Finance Manager will be required to produce and analyze financial information critical to Shackan Indian Band, including preparing, administering, and monitoring operating and capital budgets, monthly accounting, and financial planning and reporting. The Senior Finance Manager will create and present financial reports, implement financial plans and policies, ensure best accounting practices are met, and train and mentor a team. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with exceptional analytical skills, who can demonstrate a deep understanding of accounting practices and procedures and effectively communicate financial information with diverse personalities.

This position's overall role and responsibility are determined by Shackan Financial Administrative Law, CEO/Band Manager under statutory appointment, and by Canadian Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. The Senior Finance Manager must be able to make decisions which balance the financial capacity of Shackan with the need to implement the goals and objectives established by the CEO/Band Manager concerning the organizational strategic plan and fiscal sustainability. The Senior Finance Manager must be able to make tough decisions and establish financial priorities from competing demands and often with limited resources. They must also make sound decisions regarding the management of all internal control processes and ensure transparency in all financial reporting and accountability for the use of organizational resources. Lastly, this position is responsible for ensuring that all risks are mitigated, and all Shackan assets are managed, secure, and available for the benefit of the organization currently and in the future.