Manager, Capacity Development

Location: St. John's

Who We Are
Join us at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB), where we support First Nations to strengthen their governance and financial practices. Since our establishment in 2006 under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, we have been dedicated to providing fully optional tools and services tailored to meet the unique needs of First Nations communities.

As an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors, the FMB is committed to fostering self-determination and financial sustainability. Be a part of our mission to support First Nations in achieving their financial goals and enhancing their administrative capabilities.

Why Apply

Flexible work hours and a 37.5-hour work week

Annual salary and potential for an annual bonus

Generous, employer paid extended benefits, including a Registered Pension Plan with matching contributions

Above average vacation days, wellness days, and holidays

Opportunities for professional development and career growth

A talented, diverse, and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale

Remote and hybrid work opportunities available

What You Will Do

Develop relationships with assigned clients that have an approved Financial Administration Law (FAL) to build trust and ultimately prepare for FMS certification

Support First Nation FAL clients to achieve FMS certification by facilitating, empowering, motivating, and educating

Assist First Nations in promoting the change management principles required to achieve FMS certification

Assist with the development of capacity building resources, such as internal control tools and templates, webinars, tutorials, workshops and more

Work with internal and external interest holders to identify and assist with the implementation of leading practice capacity development delivery methods

Develop relationships with third party contractors, external researchers and academic institutions including AFOA Canada for training materials

Continue to work with clients after they achieve FMS certification to provide post-certification support

Deliver presentations and coordinate FMB presence at national and regional conferences

Who You Are

A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field

Minimum of five years of experience in planning and conducting internal or external audits of internal control over financial reporting or similar; and/or planning, monitoring and reporting activities or funding agreements

Must be fluent in English (spoken and written);
French an asset.

Knowledge and understanding of First Nations and Indigenous governments and organizations

Knowledge of First Nations-related intervention policies, procedures and practices

Ability to facilitate the review and implementation of approved finance, governance, human resources and information management policies

Ability to think strategically and creatively and to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Ability to encourage and engage clients to build confidence, capacity and desire to ultimately achieve FMS certification

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite including an advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets

Willing to travel including to remote locations and able to work outside regular business hours

What to Expect
FMB aims to keep the recruitment process as open as possible. As such, candidates can expect the following steps:

Initial phone screen

Panel interview with 3 FMB members

References, background check, and a trait assessment

Offer

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.