Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

**As a key member of the Executive Management team, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will report to Chief & Council and assume a strategic role in the overall financial management of the Nation. The CFO will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the Nation. This will include direct responsibility for accounting, financing, forecasting, strategic planning, budgeting, asset insurance, taxation, deal analysis and negotiations, funding compliance, and private and institutional financing. This position will also function as a vital resource to the Finance and Audit Committee.** Reporting Relationships * The Chief Financial Officer reports to the Chief and Council of Enoch Cree Nation. * Supervises the Financial Controllers, Executive Assistant, Manager of Taxation Services and the Capital Asset and Insurance Coordinator. * Provides support and direction to the Casino Sub-Charities and FNDF Director. Key Responsibilities Duties to include, but not limited to: o Provides leadership in the development for the continuous evaluation of short and long-term strategic financial objectives and plans. Establish and monitor performance measures that support strategic direction. o Ensure credibility of finances by providing timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends and forecasts. o Direct and oversee all aspects of the Finance & Accounting functions of the Nation. o Evaluates and advises on the impact of long range financial regulatory action. o Establish and maintain strong relationships with Chief and Council, Executive Directors and Senior Staff of all other entities of the Nation, so as to identify their needs and seek full range of financial operating requirements. o Provide Opaminikew’s (Administrator)/Senior Managers with advice on the financial implications of Divisional financial activities. o Fulfill a vital resource role supporting the Finance and Audit Committee o Ensure Local Revenues are invoiced and collected according to the Taxation Laws and Regulations (e.g. Property Taxation) o Manage processes for financial forecasting, capital requests, budgets and consolidation and reporting to the Nation. o Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and operational opportunities. o Establishing and maintaining financial policies. o Ensure that effective internal controls are in place and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable to all regulatory laws and rules for financial and tax reporting. o Manage external relationships with funders and financial institutions. Qualifications * Clear Criminal Record Check to be submitted. * Will be required to sign the Enoch Cree Nation Confidentiality agreement upon being hired. * Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the Nation. * Critical thinking, logical analysis and problem-solving skills. * High level of inte