Waywayseecappo First Nation Child & Family Services
Job Opportunity
Director of Finance
Overview:
Waywayseecappo Child & Family Services is a First Nations CFS Agency who strives to recruit inspired, accountable and driven individuals to join our diverse talented team of professionals. If you are an individual that is looking to be a part of our progressive environment, we want you to be a part of our team!
Reporting to the Executive Director and as a member of the Executive Core Team, the Director of Finance is responsible for managing the finance and administrative functions of WCFS. The Director of Finance oversees and provides support in all financial accountability and reporting issues and directly supervises the Finance and Administration Units.
Responsibilities / Duties:
- Oversee all accounting functions, including banking processes, accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory, payroll, cash receipts and general ledger.
- Manage staff performance reviews and ensure reviews are carried out in the finance department.
- Maintain a transparent financial infrastructure, including budget and audit processes.
- Manage, prepare, and present the agency budget, including supporting all departments in their budgeting process.
- Manage integration and implementation of a payroll system and oversee payroll inputs.
- Manage the responsibilities of the Executive Director in the Executive Director’s absence.
- Attend regular Council meetings, Finance Committee meetings and other meetings as required.
- Work in partnership with the Executive Director to achieve best practices in First Nation’s business, including the smooth running of operations to meet strategic goals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A Certified Professional Accounting designation with a working knowledge of accounting systems, well-developed financial analysis capabilities, and demonstrated computer literacy is preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years experience in management and development, experience in a child & family services environment would be an asset. A suitable combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Proficient in finance capabilities and experience.
- Working knowledge of Sage 300, Microsoft Office, and Pay Works.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable legislation, acts, statutes, and regulations—the ability to work under pressure.
- Highly developed organizational and interpersonal skills. The high degree of confidentiality.
- Have a working knowledge of Child Maintenance Guidelines.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, written and organizational skills.
- Strong analytical, assessment, problem solving and treatment planning skills.
- Ability to travel and occasionally within Canada.
All Hiring is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Reference Check, Prior Contact and Child Abuse Registry Check.
The ability to speak Ojibwe is considered a definite asset. Preference will be given to Indigenous people, and applicants are asked to self-declare in their cover letter and describe how they meet the above qualifications. This position requires a valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.
We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Please forward your resume/cover letter and three (3) references to:
Attention: Richard Stevenson, Human Resources Director, Waywayseecappo First Nation Child & Family Services
Email: Richard.stevenson@w-cfs.ca
We offer:
Competitive salaries, Paid time away program, Free parking, Excellent benefits package, Pension
Job postings will be open until the position is filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person