Director of Finance Job Description - First Nations Health Council

FIRST NATIONS HEALTH SOCIETY
JOB DESCRIPTION
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
“We are a diverse and rapidly evolving First Nations health organization of professional,
innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.
We value your passion and commitment to our vision of “Healthy, Self-determining and Vibrant
BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities”. As a BC First Nations Health organization
we uphold the principal of a community driven nation based approach to transform the health
system and enhance wellness for First Nations peoples and communities.
TITLE: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
POSITION SUMMARY
The Director of Finance provides both operational and program support to the FN Health Society. This position
supervises the finance team and is the primary financial spokesperson for the organization. The Director works
on all strategic and tactical matters as they relate to budget management, cost benefit analysis, and
forecasting needs.
The Director of Finance is responsible for all financial and fiscal management aspects of the Society’s
operations. This role provides leadership and coordination in the business planning, accounting, auditing,
financial reporting and budgeting efforts of the organization.
Other responsibilities of the role include leading and developing the Finance team by managing and reviewing
the activity in the accounting area, ensuring internal control compliance and timely, accurate reporting. This
also includes educating other Society staff members by raising awareness and knowledge of financial
management matters.
ORGANIZATION
This position reports to the COO
ACCOUNTABILITIES
Business Planning:
• Work with the Sr. Management team on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating
stakeholder relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of funding from
government for the TPFNHP & FN Health Society.
• Provide advice to the CEO in the management of all financial and business planning activities including:
• Direct and administer all financial plans
• Review and analyze financial reports
• Lead and support organizational budgeting process
• Manage Society funds in a fiscally prudent manner to ensure adequate cash flow to meet the
organization's needs
• Interact with other managers to provide consultative support to planning initiatives through financial
and management information analyses, reports, and recommendations

• Analyze cash flow, cost controls, and expenses to guide business leaders. Analyze financial statements
to pinpoint potential weak areas
• Establish and implement short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating
procedures.
• In collaboration with the SMT developing and implementing investment strategies.
Accounting:
• Maintain the day to day control of financial activities for the FN Health Society
• Budgeting/Project analysis
• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Develop a disaster recovery plan of financial records
• Manage monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Approve and coordinate changes and improvements in automated financial and management
information systems for the company
• Oversee the processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents, department
budgets, general ledger account maintenance and data entry.
• Monitor banking activities of the organization
• Initiate invoicing of funding organizations
• Oversee the performance of GL account analysis and reconciliations
• Attend to statutory compliance requirements as required
Financial & External Reporting:
• Oversee the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization
including: organizational revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies,
development and monitoring of organizational contract/program budgets.
• Coordinate the preparation of special analyses, and information reports to assist with decision making
processes
• Provide overall financial oversight monitoring and accounting practices
• Attend Senior Management, Board and Finance Committee meetings; including being the lead staff for
the external Audit.
• Prepare annual budget based on department programs and anticipated operations expense
• Prepare for and facilitate ad-hoc audits by governments or funding agencies
• Manage reporting and invoicing requirements of government funders
Contract and Procurement Management:
Manage and oversee the contracts and procurement management functions including:
Development and provision of all legal activities such as Letters of Engagement, contracts, and other
legal documents and agreements as requested by Sr. Management
Negotiation and management of all external and internal procurement (excluding HR/Operations) and
contracting arrangements
Ensure that all procurement and contracting activities are carried out in accordance with legislation,
Society’s policies and procedures and principles and best practices
Build and strengthen the existing contracting approaches and structural arrangements for contracting
Regularly monitor and review all contracts to ensure services are effective, meet requirements and
deliver required outcomes
Governance and Compliance:
• Interface with service agencies
• Develop effective financial controls and policies to meet growing needs of Society

• Oversee risk management to ensure financial practices of organization are conducted in a manner to
minimize fraud
Organizational Development and Transition Management:
• Provide strategic leadership and support on best financial practices and implementation of a financial
reporting systems that is scalable while meeting the minimum requirements of stakeholders
Supervisory:
• Complete written performance evaluations for staff members
• Committed to Personal and Professional Development of staff
Other Duties:
• Perform other related duties as required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
Undergraduate degree in Business or Administration (or equivalent experience)
An accounting designation (CMA, CA, CGA)
10+ years of experience in a Finance or Accounting Position
Experience in strategic planning & execution; with knowledge of contracting, negotiation & change
management
Experience in organizational development or transition management
Comprehensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience with GAAP
Experience in leading teams; motivating and guiding others towards goal accomplishments
Exceptional time management skills and superior analytical skills
Proven interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others
Excellent computer skills and able to demonstrate proficiency in accounting software (such as ACCPAC)
and Microsoft Office Business Suite
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Experience in the health field and/or working with First Nations would be an asset
PERSONAL QUALITIES
Must have proven ability to multi-task, set priorities effectively, excellent attention to details and problem
solve. Must have the ability to meet time sensitive deadlines and excellent organizational skills and be able to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external contacts. Must be a team
player be able to work independently and collaboratively. Must exhibit good leadership skills and be able to
handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are normal for an office environment. Work may require occasional weekend and/or
evening work.