OPEN COMPETITION

Director of Finance & Administration

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seeking a results-oriented, strategic leader to serve as the Director of Finance & Administration. This Permanent Full-time executive position provides overall financial and administrative direction to our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the development, implementation and tracking of LLRIB’s annual budgeting process such that the budgets will be in sufficient depth to form the basis for the planning process and for financial performance comparisons.
• Oversee the organization’s budget process; establish timelines; provide support to the management team; hold the management team accountable for process.
• Oversee financial accountability and controls; ensure appropriate fiscal controls are in place to meet statutory compliance and the integrity of data and statements.
• Collect and analyze cost data versus budget for ascertaining financial performance and risk assessment.
• Collaborate and provide financial leadership and monitoring of departments to stay abreast of spending, budgeting, reports, and evaluation.
• Facilitate and oversee any auditing conducted by third parties to ensure effective resolution and swift closure of auditing activities.
• Direct and supervise finance department staff on accounting, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and other financial matters.
• Develop and implement short- and long-term financial plans and forecasts in accordance with business goals and objectives.
• Investigate variances in budgets, reporting, internal controls, and general accounting; deploy measures to resolve variances.
• Implement policies, procedures, and organizational structure for assigned operating unit within the framework of corporate policy.
• Assist in the establishment and ensure compliance of the administrative units’ short-term and long-term goals with overall Band`s objectives.
• Plan, staff, and supervise all assigned work unit activities through subordinate managers to ensure a cohesive operational unit.
• Coordinate and resolve operating problems and difficulties and authorize department administrative procedures within corporate framework.
• Ensuring the implementation of the Financial Administration Law.
• Ensuring financial reporting is completed for all funding agreements and accurate allocations to all LLRIB communities/self-administrations.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field.
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation or other recognized finance/accounting designation.
• Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or equivalent) in a relevant field is considered an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of senior-level management experience, preferably in a large and complex organization.
• Extensive experience working with Indigenous communities and a deep understanding of First Nation accounting systems, funding models, budgeting practices, internal controls, business planning, financial analysis, and asset management.
• Proven track record of managing organizational budgets exceeding $50 million.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and lead strategic financial plans and processes.
• Experience supervising teams, managing change, and fostering accountability and results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Accounting software and Microsoft Excel or similar spreadsheet tools.
• Must possess a valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
• Must provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening check.

Date of posting:  May 7, 2025              Deadline for application:  Until suitable candidate is found

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume including three (3) references (excluding Chief and Councillors), one from your most recent/current employer, to the following:

Human Resource Office,                                               Phone: 306-425-2183

Lac La Ronge Indian Band                                           Fax: (306) 425-2170

Box 480                                                                            E-mail: [email protected]

La Ronge, SK. S0J 1L0                                                 Website: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

NOTE: Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation shall not be considered. In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references. Your references MUST be people who you reported to and had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, please provide your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.

• Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
• LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
• Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.