Chief Financial Officer

Job Offer – Chief Financial Officer

Mi’gmawei Mawiomi Business Corporation (MMBC) is looking for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with strong leadership to support the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Finance and Audit Committee in driving the financial direction and success of the organization. As MMBC is entering an expansion phase and as new business opportunities for the Mi’gmaq of Gespe’gewa’gi are being created, the Chief Financial Officer will support, advice, and provide sound financial data for the challenges ahead. At MMBC, the CFO works under the supervision of the CEO.

Main responsibilities

Financial Strategy and Forecasting

• Drive the Corporation’s financial planning.
• Develop an in-depth knowledge of MMBC’s business model and Indigenous economic and legal development contexts.
• Provide strategic financial projections and recommendations regarding priorities, future investments, and projects.
• Provide insights and advice on potential business or capital investments that could benefit the Mi’gmaq.
• Assess and mitigate the financial risks that could harm the economic health of the Corporation or its Limited Partnerships.
• Perform financial due diligence of ventures and business opportunities.
• Together with the CEO, contribute to the safeguarding of the corporation’s assets and protect strategic financial information and systems.

Financial Management

• Draft annual budgets and submit them to the CEO.
• Monitor the financial performance of MMBC against the budget.
• Ensure revenue and earnings goals are met and cash flow is stable.
• Monitor MMBC’s Limited Partnerships’ financial performance.
• Supervise accounting clerk and finance personnel in their training and improvement plans.
• Prepare the quarterly financial statements and present them to the CEO.
• Prepare all the needed documents and information for the provision of the annual financial statements and present them to the CEO and Finance and Audit Committee.
• Report on emerging accounting issues and their potential impact on the corporation’s financial health.
• Make any other recommendations to the CEO and Committee on any matter respecting the financial administration of the corporation.
• Provide technical and professional support to the CEO and the Committee.
• Ensure all the corporation’s financial activities are in full compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), the corporation’s financial policies and applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

• CPA
• Proven experience in finance management or equivalent position.
• Sc./B.A. in Accounting, Finance or a related field; MSc/MBA is a plus.
• Knowledge of business law and best practices in risk management.
• Strong experience in financial and strategic data analysis and knowledge of financial forecasting methods.
• Proficient in MS Office and financial management software
• Ability to think strategically and develop a global view of the company’s growth and financial development.
• Leadership qualities and strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the field of Aboriginal economic development will be considered a strong asset.
• Fluency in English and French, both oral and written.

If you are interested in this challenge, send your application (CV and letter) to the attention of Benoit Trépanier, Management and Communications Consultant, before April 2 at noon. Email: trepanb@hotmail.com