Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council invites applications for the position of Chief Finance Officer (CFO).

THE CFO SHALL POSSESS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Professional accreditation (e.g., CGA, CPA, CA).
• Extensive experience in financial management with a minimum of four years experience.
• Thorough knowledge of fund accounting, to include sound understanding of overall accounting processes, financial statement preparation and related disclosures.
• Knowledge of federal regulations, especially those covering the Department of Indian and Northern Affairs.
• Familiarity or experience specifically with complex, non-profit fiscal systems, Tribal Councils and First Nations Governments, concepts, and application of financial management systems.
• Professional level account experience including areas of general accounting, fixed assets and depreciation.
• Familiar and direct experience working with First Nation/Native peoples, community service delivery and non-profit Organizations. As well, knowledge of current First Nation political and business environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills requiring the ability to communicate with a variety of community, technical, and senior audiences.
• High degree of proficiency in computer software application such as, SAGE Accounting, Microsoft 365 and Windows Pro 11.
  DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: No later than 4:00 p.m. September 5, 2025
  Apply Online at: https://nstc.bamboohr.com/careers. Please provide letter of application, resume and 3 references along with proof of education.
  A full job description is available upon request. Please email julie.woods@mamaweswen.ca
  Miigwetch to all that apply. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the role of Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is uniquely positioned at the intersection of three closely aligned corporations, requiring direct collaboration with the Mamaweswen, The North Shore Tribal Council and Executive Directors of both Maamwesying, North Shore Community Health Services and Benbowopka Treatment Centre. The CFO plays a key role in fostering the financial implementation of strategic priorities that align with the executive-level decisions provided by each corporation.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Chief Finance Officer shall perform the following duties:

GOVERNANCE & ACCOUNTABILITY

• Advise the Board, Finance & Audit Committee, and Executive Director on financial strategy and long-term planning.
• Ensure alignment between operational plans and fiscal accountability measures.
• Lead strategic risk management, identifying financial threats and mitigation strategies.