Chief Financial Officer

Port Alberni Government Office, with at least one business day per week at the Anacla Government Office

Full-time Permanent

Executive Director

$ - $ per year, based on education, skills and experience

Extended health benefits and other benefits

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is the second highest member of the senior management team and is responsible for the overall financial health of Huu-ay-aht First Nations. Reporting to the Executive Director, the CFO leads financial planning and analysis, accurate financial reporting, financial risk management and investment decisions, working with department managers to align resources with the Nation’s financial goals. The CFO provides financial guidance to administration and leadership to support transparency, sustainability and sound financial management.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Nation’s financial management and support initiatives in the Huu-ay-aht Strategic Plan.
• Lead financial planning, development, management, internal process auditing and reporting for HFN and its operating entities; support Finance Department staff and program and department managers in managing their financial affairs.
• Design, implement and sustain control systems for the effective administration of HFN finances and assets.
• Manage the Finance Department and its budget in accordance with Nation standards and performance expectations. Recruit, coach and support assigned staff, promoting a performance-focused environment aligned with HFN values, culture and business goals.

• Administer and monitor the financial system to ensure HFN finances are maintained accurately and promptly in accordance with established accounting practices and HFN policies and procedures.
• Lead preparation of the annual budget, prepare quarterly reports and report on variances.
• Implement financial policies and procedures, establish and maintain cash controls, and monitor cash reserves and investments.
• Coordinate, negotiate and communicate with outside agencies on funding reports, audits, certification and compliance reporting.
• Provide technical and financial assistance to the Finance Committee and Invested Wealth Committee, and advice on HFN Public Body operations and business ventures.
• Prepare and present regular and special financial reports, including annual audited financial statements, to the Executive Director, Finance Committee, Executive Council, HFN programs and departments, and the boards and management of external entities, as assigned.
• Submit required financial reports to funding agencies and coordinate the presentation of annual financial reports to Huu-ay-aht citizens, as assigned.

• Coordinate and oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and internal reporting.
• Ensure income statements, balance sheets and monthly financial statements are prepared accurately and on time; review and process month-end journal entries.
• Ensure the general ledger is maintained and reconciled accurately. Review revenues and expenses with the senior management team to confirm entries align with budgets and make adjustments as required.
• Conduct quarterly reviews of accounts payable master data and provide periodic review and guidance for longstanding contracts and recurring expenses.
• Ensure bank and investment statements are reconciled monthly, accurately and on time.
• Ensure biweekly payroll is processed accurately and on time, and annual T4 slips are completed accurately by the deadline. Maintain effective payroll policies and support the payroll team in meeting processing requirements and deadlines.
• Ensure credit card…