CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

The Chief Financial Officer is responsible to provide professional financial management support, advice, training and other required services for the Yellowhead Tribal Council and its affiliated legal entities.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Post-Secondary degree in finance and accounting. A professional accounting designation will be an asset. 
• Extensive experience in computerized accounting and a strong working knowledge of ACCPAC, SAGE and Microsoft Office. 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Five years of experience in management and accounting. 
• Operate to maximize efficiency and productivity 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: 

Duties include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Advise and assist YTC and its affiliated legal entities status on the financial management  systems in place and assist in corrective actions that may be recommended; 
• Responsible for the development of financial management policies and practices for YTC and its entities; 
• Administer and oversee the funding agreements with various funding agencies,  including adhering to the terms and conditions and all reporting requirements. 
• Reconciles the cash flows of each funding agreement. 
• Manages the organization's finance department including the supervision of three finance staff. 
• Assist YTC and member First Nations as requested in preparing for financial audits; 
• Assist in the preparation of proposals for funding, budgets and forecasts; 
• Provide financial advice and support for computerized accounting systems within YTC and member First Nations, that includes the acquisition of new hardware and/or software or updating and upgrading systems as required; 
• Carry out special assignments and projects as required by the YTC Chief Executive Officer and Executive of Chiefs; 
• Attend meetings when required. 

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Travel to meetings, workshops and conferences. 
• The work schedule is dictated by YTC and its affiliated legal entities. 
• Overtime may be required from time to time. 
• Previous experience with First Nations government an asset. 
• Exceptional ability to monitor, allocate, and control finances on a large scale 
• Excellent communication skills. 
• Strong leadership and managerial skills 
• In-depth knowledge of finance, accounting, and numeracy 
• Excellent analytical skills 
• Strong work ethic 
• Ability to present financial analysis and projections to company stakeholders 
• Excellent problem-solving attitude and abilities 

Salary will be determined according to qualifications and experience. 

Salary range: TBD 

Please forward a cover letter, current resume and three (3) reference letters to 

Email: joy.sandy@ytcadmin.ca and/ or fax to 587-524-0181. 

*This employment competition closing date is January 7, 2022, only those candidates who fit the criteria will be contacted. **Priority will be given to YTC First Nation members. ** 

MAIL TO: ATT: Joy Sandy 3rd Floor 17304-105 Avenue, Edmonton, AB T5S 1G4