Job Function: Responsible for planning, directing and controlling financial and administrative functions for the Board by following policies and procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

Reporting To: The Director of Administration and Professional Services or designate.

Specific Functions:

Provide financial and administration advice to the Director(s) and Trustees of Mamu Tshishkutamashutau.
Participate in strategic and financial resources planning.
Research, prepare and submit the annual budget.
Prepare detailed reports on financial and administrative matters.
Attend meetings and make presentation to the Board.
Provide controllership functions in order to ensure finances are managed according to legislation, policies and procedures, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada requirements and GAAP.
Manage accounting and financial systems and maintain full and accurate accounting records.
Conduct financial analysis and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
Provide financial and accounting advice, direction and leadership.
Develop and implement purchasing practices and monitor the purchasing system.
Prepare tender documents and administer contracts.
Respond to auditors’ comments concerning finances and operations and oversee required action deficiencies.
Implement and monitor payment authority practices.
Establish and maintain cash controls.
Monitor department spending and recommend corrective actions as necessary.
Reconcile general ledger accounts.
Manage the payroll system in order to ensure all staff are paid on a timely and accurate basis.
Ensure personnel records and files are maintained.
Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with financial and human resources legislation, policies and procedures.
Evaluate the performance of, and provide training and development opportunities for, Finance and Administration staff.
Manage the maintenance and upgrade of financial, payroll and human resources information systems.
Provide leadership by delegating tasks, responding to staff inquiries and providing overall direction to employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Considerable experience in a finance / controller position.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business / Commerce with a concentration in Accounting.
Attained or pursuing an accounting designation (CA, CMA, CGA/CPA) is a definite asset.
Other levels of training and experience will be considered.

Supervision / Evaluation:

The Assistant Director of Finance & Administration will take direction and advice from the Trustees and the Community Directors of Education.
Evaluated by the Board of Trustees and the Directors of Education once in a calendar year.

Please apply by sending resume to:

Aaron Butt
Assistant Director of Education HR
MTIE
fax: 7094978117
Email: abutt@innueducation.ca