Chief Financial Officer Band

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Business Unit:
Finance Department
Location:
Lax Kw’alaams, British Columbia
Reporting to:
Chief Administrative Officer

The Lax Kw’alaams Finance Department has an exciting and immediate opening for a Full-Time Chief Financial Officer. As a key member of the team, this role is responsible for providing executive oversight of the organization’s financial operations, leading financial strategy, planning, reporting, and risk management.

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer and working closely with Management, this role oversees all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, accounting, audits, purchasing, and forecasting, while ensuring transparency, accountability, compliance with Canadian accounting standards, and long-term financial sustainability for the Lax Kw’alaams First Nation.

Responsibilities:
General

Strategic and Operational Planning

• Assist with the analysis of future economic development initiatives and other projects by providing accurate cost–benefit analyses, revenue and expense projections, and fact-based recommendations
• Support the Band in discussions and negotiations with commercial lenders related to current and future economic development opportunities
• Develop and implement financial and operational strategies, including performance metrics aligned with organizational goals
  Provide strategic financial leadership to support the organization’s long-term vision, goals, and community priorities
• Lead multi-year financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting aligned with organizational and program objectives
• Integrate strategic plans with annual operating plans to ensure effective resource allocation and service delivery
• Support the CAO with financial analysis, scenario planning, and decision-support
• Oversee development and monitoring of annual budgets, ensuring alignment with approved funding agreements
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, and develop mitigation and sustainability strategies
• Align financial planning with ISC, FNHA, and other funder requirements while maintaining flexibility and compliance
• Monitor financial performance against plans and recommend corrective actions where needed
• Contribute to organizational planning processes, including capital planning, growth initiatives, and program expansion
• Ensure compliance and quality assurance across all financial operations, including records management, in accordance with legislated requirements and Band policy
• Assist in the development and maintenance of a financial reporting framework that supports timely and accurate monthly reporting
• In collaboration with the CAO, oversee the preparation, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budget
• Prepare and present published budgets, annual reports, financial statements, financial recommendations, and other finance-related reports for Council, management, and other stakeholders
• Oversee and support financial reporting, including forecasts, projections, and audit preparation and responses
• Monitor and report on compliance with all agreements and funding arrangements involving the Band and its commercial entities
• Ensure financial administration systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls are appropriately designed, effective, and continuously improved to identify efficiencies and cost savings
• Develop and monitor control systems to safeguard the Band’s assets and effectively