Chief Financial Officer - Winnipeg, Canada - Southeast Resource Development Council Corp.

Southeast Resource Development Council Corp.

Verified Company

Winnipeg, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation (SERDC) is seeking a motivated, experienced, and energetic individual to become the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

As a member of the senior management team, the CFO has the lead role in managing all daily operating activities and advising on financial matters.

The CFO must have a strong and proven ability in financial management, organizational development, project management, communication and establishing sound financial controls and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Collaborates with the Director of Finance to provide leadership in financial reporting
Collaborates with all related entities to ensure all related party transactions are recorded and reconciled on a regular basis
Collaborates with the Director of Finance to provide all required financial, accounting, and other relevant reports to the Executive Director, Division Directors, Board of Directors, and/or Finance Committee of the Board within required deadlines and reporting schedules
Consults with Division Directors on periodic financial reports to support budget management objectives
Provides advice to ensure integrity and accuracy of financial reporting systems and controls
Ensure compliance with all financial reporting requirements, including all terms and conditions related to all signed contribution agreements and contracts
Collaborates with the Director of Finance to ensure that annual audited financial statements are prepared accurately and on time
Provides advice to the Executive Director and Director of Finance on the annual financial audit process and provides handson support for audit completion
Assists in the process of responding to auditor comments and findings and oversees required actions to mitigate any deficiencies
Supports the Executive Director and senior management team in the development and implementation of a strategic plan, including reviewing and updating the strategic plan periodically
Communicates, guides, and provides Division Directors handson leadership in developing and implementing work plans, budgets, deliverables, reporting requirements, and providing recommendations to the Board of Directors
Ensures operational activities and initiatives adhere to the vision, and mandates of the organization as outlined in work plans, budgets, and the objectives identified in the SERDC Bylaws
Directs, supervises, monitors, and assists all personnel in completing the required deliverables identified in the work plans
Develops and operationalizes key initiatives, including assigning accountabilities, budget, preferred outcomes, and performance measures consistent with the annual strategic plans
Monitors and analyzes the success of strategic initiatives and recommends change
Provides overall leadership in developing and implementing the annual budget in consultation with the Executive Director and the Director of Finance Ensures that all insurance coverage requirements and significant contracts with external service providers are satisfactory prior to finalization of new contracts and contract renewals or extensions
Ensures the development and implementation of sound internal controls and processes across all divisions and programs
Review and monitor the performance of existing internal control mechanisms and systems
Develop and recommend new policies and procedures
Ensures compliance with approved policies, procedures, and controls across the organization
Collaborates with the Director of Finance to develop comprehensive asset listings to ensure effective asset controls are implemented and monitored
Ensures training is provided for finance personnel to understand and undertake their responsibilities for timely and accurate recording, reconciliation, and reporting of all transactions in preparation for monthly financial reports for the Executive Director
Works diligently to ensure intellectual property and sensitive business information are held in complete confidence, and all intellectual property assets are safeguarded
Takes a lead role in negotiating and approving key terms in all contracts

Required qualifications and experience:

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (Chartered Accountant (CA) preferred) and a relevant graduate degree (Master of Business Administration (MBA) preferred)
Experience in Sage 300 accounting software
Minimum of eight (8) years of career experience and success in seniorlevel management with a Canadian organization
Demonstrated experience working in a First Nations context, especially developing and delivering programs of value for First Nations communities and people
Knowledge of and experience with Canadian nonprofit organizations (NPO) financial accounting and reporting requirements
Demonstrated experience in managing a finance team with ten (10) or more employees
Demonstrated experience in planning, developing, and managing complex projects and programs that a