Finance Director

The Shuswap Nation Tribal Council (SNTC) was established in 1980 as a collective effort of Secwépemc Chiefs to advocate for Aboriginal rights and advance Nation‑building initiatives. The Secwépemc Nation is comprised of 17 Bands located over approximately 18% of the total area of British Columbia, located in the South‑Central interior area of the province. The Secwépemc, in terms of traditional land base and population, are one of the largest First Nations people in BC.

Each of the seventeen (17) Secwépemc communities is governed by a Chief and Council and nine (9) are served by the SNTC.

The Vision of SNTC is:
One Nation, healthy, unified and engaged, grounded in traditional laws, culture, values and language.

SNTC is seeking a Finance Director responsible for the organization’s overall financial management and the leadership of the finance department. Reporting to the Tribal Director, the Finance Director offers strategic leadership and oversight for SNTC’s financial management and operations, while participating as an active member of the Executive Team.

This is a hands‑on position requiring deep, current knowledge of daily financial management and best practices, as well as the ability to streamline processes to support employees to do their best work. If you are a values‑driven professional, inspired by the opportunity to contribute at a Nation level and share a vision for a strong, thriving Secwépemc Nation, we invite you to apply.

• Administer the financial affairs and budgets of the SNTC as directed by the Tribal Director and the Council of Chiefs.
• Lead financial systems management, accounting operations and continuous improvements.
• Manage the day‑to‑day financial affairs of the SNTC ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and SNTC financial policy.
• Support department directors in developing budgets, financial forecasts and reports.
• Compile and present monthly financial reports to Chief and Council and respond to questions.
• Liaise with funding agencies to support reporting, compliance, and partnership requirements.
• Oversee contract management.

• Establish and maintain SNTC’s financial accounting systems.
• Ensure all financial and accounting records reflect professional and acceptable accounting practices.
• Manage accounting software program(s) including the entering, storage, retrieval and backups of all financial accounting information.
• Oversee all accounting services required for internal statements.
• Ensure timely and accurate month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes, including financial statements and reports.
• Coordinate year‑end audit preparations and assist the SNTC auditor in the collection and compilation of information required.

• Ensure timely preparation and submission of monthly payroll remittances and reporting.
• Lead and review the preparation of T4s ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Prepare bi‑annual GST returns and serve as the primary liaison with the CRA on GST matters.

• Manage department and department staff, providing coaching, performance management and development.
• Manage facilities, vendor relationships, and procurement processes to ensure efficient and cost‑effective operations.
• Manage leases and contractual obligations, ensuring compliance with terms and timely renewals or reporting requirements.
• Oversee the employee benefit and pension programs ensuring accuracy and responsiveness to employee needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
• CPA designation with membership in CPABC.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a financial management role including hands‑on experience with all related areas of accounting.
• Considerable experience with contract management and funding agreements.
• Experience working in or with ‘non‑profit’ organizations.

An equivalent combination of lived and cultural experience with at least 10 years of professional experience may be considered.

• Designation or training in Indigenous Financial Management.
• Experience with First Nations organization(s).
• Experience with ADAGIO…