Director of Finance QC!

Director of Finance - Relocation to Kuujjuaq, QC!

TITLE:

Finance Director

LOCATION:

Kuujjuaq, Québec - relocation is provided
INDUSTRY:
Government

TO APPLY:

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JOB OPPORTUNITY

Our client is a supra-municipal organization with jurisdiction over the territory of Québec located north of the 55th parallel.

Reporting to the Treasurer, the Director, Finance plays a key role in strategic financial planning and decision-making within the organization. The Director, Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, managing and developing the Finance function of the KRG and for overseeing the payroll section. More specifically, the Director, Finance will;

RESPONSIBILITIES

- In collaboration with the Treasurer, plan, supervise and coordinate all activities of the finance function ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, accounting standards and best practices;
- Oversee the activities of the Payroll section and ensure that accounting is accurate and up to date (reconciling payroll ledgers), confirming compliance with laws and regulations and managing employee compensation and benefits.
- Develop and implement annual objectives, follow-up and assess results;
- Manage departmental budget preparation and follow-up;
- Supervise, the work of Finance Department employees and ensure required training is completed;
- Develop, update and implement financial policies and procedures;
- Review and coordinate the implementation of accounting procedures;
- Develop and implement the financial and accounting components of the department’s information system, and participate in its continuous improvement;
- Maintain good communication among various client groups and stakeholders;
- Provide assistance to department directors and finance employees to ensure that financial responsibilities are properly understood;
- Oversee year-end audits;
- Draft periodic reports on programs, services and activities, related results, as well as human, financial and material resources management;

REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or administration;
- Hold a CPA designation and be a member in good standing of a recognized professional association;
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting and finance, budgetary control in a large and complex organization, experience in municipal or public accounting will be considered an asset;
- Demonstrated experience in human resources management, experience in a unionized environment will be considered an asset;
- Experience in payroll management, a relevant certification will be considered an asset;
- Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills;
- Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills;
- Experience in a multicultural environment considered an asset;
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with an ERP (Sage 300) and an HRIS/payroll system (Dayforce)
- Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:
Inuktitut, English and French;

Place of work:
Kuujjuaq
Salary scale: $127,000 - $174,600
Benefits:
Cost of living differential:
Minimum of $8 500/year
Food allowance:
Minimum of $3 453/year
Annual leave trips:
Minimum of 3
RRSP: 8% employer
Group Insurance
Vacation: 30 days
Statutory Holidays: 20 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

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