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DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – Whitefish Lake First Nation
Whitefish Lake First Nation #459 (WLFN) is looking for a highly motivated, qualified, dependable, and dedicated individual to fill the position of Director of Finance. This person will be working out of the WLFN Administration Office, located in Atikameg, Alberta. The Director of Finance is responsible for the day-to-day management of the systems of the financial administration of WLFN and to ensure the financial administration systems, policies, procedures and internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively. This position is responsible to oversee that all financial management is maintained according to generally accepted accounting principles. This is a full-time position and the employee will report to the Band Administrator.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development of a financial administration policy for the Nation

Ensure the financial administration systems, policies, procedures and internal controls are appropriately designed and operating effectively

Oversee finance staff of WLFN Administration and its entities (as required)

Supervise the quality of accounting and financial reporting for WLFN and its entities

Enhance the financial checks and controls to ensure integrity in financial reporting and ensuring and supervising a proper accounting cycle

Prepare the draft annual budgets; prepare monthly,



quarterly and as required financial reports to the Chief & Council

Actively monitor compliance with any agreements and funding arrangements entered into by WLFN

Administer and supervise the preparation and maintenance of financial records and the financial administration reporting systems

Carry out any other activities specified by the Band Administrator that are not contrary with the Director of Finance’s duties under an approved WLFN Policy or Law perform any other duties of the Director of Finance under a WLFN policy and/or law

Experience, Knowledge and Skills
To be discussed

Education and Qualifications

Post‑secondary degree in accounting/finance or equivalent education

Preferred skilled designation (e.g., CA, CMA, CPA, CAFM etc.)

Minimum 5 years of related senior financial and administrative experience

Experience with project funding; knowledge of Federal government policies that apply to First Nations (ISC etc.)

Knowledge of the QuickBooks accounting system; proficient in managing computerized financial and payroll systems, spreadsheets and word processing programs

Effective verbal and written communication skills, ability to supervise personnel, strong management skills; skilled conflict management, analytical and problem‑solving skills

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📌 DIRECTOR OF FINANCE – Whitefish Lake First Nation (Alberta)
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