Director of Finance
- Employer:
- IRP Consulting
- Location:
- Ross River Dena Council (RRDC)
Ross River, Ross River, Yukon Territory, Y0B 1S0 (Ross River, YT)
- Duration:
- Full time
- Hours / week:
- 40 hours/week
- Wage / Salary:
- $75,000/year salary
- Date posted:
- Closing date:
- Contact Info:
- Tosh Southwick
- Description:
Ross River Dena Council (RRDC) is seeking a leader to take on the role of Director of Finance.
Based full-time in Ross River, this position reports directly to the RRDC Executive Director. You will be responsible for the development and ongoing implementation of financial systems and for supervising a team of employees in finance, planning, budgeting, and reporting. As a member of the senior leadership team, you will contribute to the long-term strategic vision of the Nation, collaborating with other members to ensure the long-term success of RRDC. You will provide leadership in accounting, financial reporting, and budgeting activities in accordance with organizational mandates and governance and also be responsible for the day-to-day organizational operations of the financial administration systems of the RRDC.
A successful Director of Finance will have a passion for building up the RRDC Nation, community, and its members. They will have the following strengths:
- Compassion and empathy
- Excellent communicator
- Ability to problem solve
- Loyal, patient, and reliable
Required Experience, Education and Knowledge
Experience and Education
- A degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
- Considerable experience leading a Finance team, department, or function, in a complex organizational environment, and providing financial expertise to organizational leadership
- In-depth knowledge of finance and accounting principles, laws, and best practices
Important areas of knowledge and skill necessary for this position are:
- Knowledge of the RRDC culture, history, goals, and aspirations
- Knowledge of the Kaska people living in the Yukon and in northern British Columbia
- Understanding of the Kaska position with respect to the Land Claims process and its participation in that process
- In-depth knowledge of financing models and opportunities for businesses, particularly for First Nations-owned corporations and band-empowered entities
- Excellent numerical, research, analytical and reporting skills, able to analyze and process complex financial data.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and finance principles, and accounting tools and systems including Sage 50, QuickBooks Online, MS Excel.
The assessment of applications will be based on the requirements outlined in this advert, and the full role requirements listed in the Job Description.
Compensation: $75,000 to $85,000, dependent upon experience.
For more information, to see the Job Description, or to apply, please reach out to Tosh Southwick at IRP Consulting, at tosh@irpotential.com
This competition is open to all applicants, however preference will be given to members of the Ross River Dena Council, Kaska members, or other Yukon First Nations Citizens. This competition will be posted until filled.
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