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159 Smith Rd, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0, Canada Job Type Full-Time, Permanent Workspace In-person About the Role The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the head of the Finance team and provides strategic financial leadership, governance oversight, and sound financial stewardship across Glooscap First Nation, including Band Administration and programs, as well as Glooscap Ventures business operations. In this role, the CFO is accountable for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, risk management, executive reporting, and finance transformation. The CFO ensures the integrity of financial operations while strengthening governance, supporting leadership decision-making, and aligning financial practices with organizational priorities. Through this leadership, the CFO advances the finance function from a primarily transactional operation into a modern, well-governed, and decision-supporting organization aligned with the approved future-state operating model. Duties and Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership & Business Acumen Act as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, Chief & Council, Boards, and senior management across Band Administration and Glooscap Ventures. Translate financial results into clear business narratives, highlighting risks, opportunities, and strategic trade-offs. Evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives, economic development projects, acquisitions, partnerships, and capital investments. Provide scenario analysis, sensitivity modeling, and long-range financial planning to support sustainable growth. Ensure financial strategy aligns with organizational priorities, governance obligations, and community outcomes. Executive Reporting, Presentation & Decision Support Own the design, quality, and delivery of executive-level financial presentations and reporting packages. Develop dashboards, KPI reporting, and financial summaries that support informed and timely decision-making. Elevate financial communication across the organization, ensuring non-financial leaders understand key financial drivers. Technology Leadership & Finance Systems Ownership Serve as the business owner for finance technology, including ERP and related systems. Lead the continued stabilization, optimization, and effective use of Sage Intacct and integrated platforms. Ensure finance technology supports automated workflows and approvals, timely month-end reporting, departmental and entity-level reporting, and audit readiness with secure document retention. Partner with IT, external vendors, and service providers to drive system improvements and reduce manual work. Finance Transformation & Process Modernization Lead finance transformation initiatives that strengthen controls, efficiency, and scalability. Establish and document standardized finance processes, policies, and procedures. Reduce key-person dependency through process clarity and role definition. Identify and implement automation and efficiency-adding tools to improve productivity. Financial Administration & Governance (In Partnership with the Controller) Maintain overall accountability for the integrity of financial reporting and compliance. Review and approve financial statements, management reports, and consolidated results prepared by the Controller. Provide leadership on complex accounting issues, estimates, and judgment areas. Support external audits and reviews, ensuring timely resolution of findings. Risk Management, Internal Controls & Stewardship Strengthen financial risk management, internal controls, and segregation of duties. Address identified control gaps and operational risks in collaboration with the Controller. Ensure grant, funding, and contribution revenues are properly tracked, reported, and reconciled. Protect organizational assets through sound financial governance and oversight. Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning (FP&A) Lead annual budgeting and multi-year financial planning processes. Consolidate and validate departmental budgets and assumptions. Develop rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and performance metrics. Provide variance analysis and actionable insights to leadership and Council. Support departments with financial planning and cost management. Oversight of Outsourced Finance & External Partners Act as the internal owner of outsourced or co-sourced finance services. Ensure clear accountability, service quality, and performance management. Coordinate effectively between the Controller, internal teams, and external providers. People Leadership & Organizational Accountability Provide strategic leadership and oversight of the finance function, including structure, capacity planning, and succession planning. Mentors, coaches, and supports the Controller in operational excellence and professional development. Participates in recruitment, performance management, and development planning for finance leadership roles. Establishes clear role definitions, accountability, and performance expectations within the finance function. Promotes a high-performing, ethical, and professional finance culture. Council, Board & Committee Interface Serves as the primary finance liaison to Chief & Council, Boards, and designated Committees (e.g., Finance, Audit, FAR, or equivalent). Prepares and presents financial reports, briefing notes, and recommendations for Council and Committee meetings. Ensures financial information provided to governance bodies is timely, accurate, balanced, and decision-focused. Responds to financial inquiries from Council and Committees with professionalism, clarity, and transparency. Ethical Leadership, Confidentiality & Fiduciary Responsibility Upholds the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality. Acts in the best financial interests of Glooscap First Nation and Glooscap Ventures at all times. Safeguards sensitive financial, business, and community information. Ensures compliance with professional accounting standards, organizational policies, and governance obligations. Models ethical decision-making and accountability across the organization. Indigenous Governance & Cultural Accountability Works respectfully within a First Nations governance environment, recognizing the unique accountability to community, leadership, and future generations. Supports Nation-led priorities, economic development goals, and community outcomes through sound financial stewardship. Demonstrates cultural awareness, respect, and professionalism when working with Chief & Council, Elders, community members, and partners. Aligns financial decision-making with the values, longterm sustainability, and selfdetermination objectives of Glooscap First Nation. Requirements Qualifications & Experience Required Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline CPA designation in good standing or CFA designation in good standing Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration (MBA), or a related field 1015+ years of progressive senior finance leadership experience Experience leading finance functions in multi-entity, multi-stakeholder, or complex organizational environments Proven executive-level financial governance, policy development, and internal control expertise Advanced financial planning and analysis (FP&A) experience, including multi-year budgeting, forecasting, cash flow modeling, and KPIs Strong experience working alongside or overseeing Controllers and operational finance teams Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear, decision-ready insights for senior leadership, Boards, and governing bodies Significant experience preparing and delivering executive-level financial reports, dashboards, and presentations Demonstrated leadership of finance technology, including ERP ownership, system implementations, automation, and digitization initiatives Experience leading finance transformation and process modernization initiatives Strong business acumen, including evaluation of investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and capital projects Experience managing or overseeing outsourced or co-sourced finance service providers Exceptional communication, influencing, and stakeholder relationship management skills Preferred / Asset Experience in First Nations, public sector, or economic development environments. Experience with outsourced or co-sourced finance models. ERP experience (Sage Intacct or similar). Experience supporting acquisitions or rapid growth. Performance Measurements Timely, accurate, and compliant consolidated financial reporting across all entities Strong financial governance, internal controls, and reduced audit findings High-quality strategic financial advice and business insight to leadership and Council Effective budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management with improving forecast accuracy Successful optimization of finance systems, technology, and digitized workflows Effective partnership with the Controller, improving close timelines and operational efficiency Strong oversight and value realization from outsourced or co-sourced finance services Demonstrated leadership, stakeholder confidence, and improved financial literacy across the organization Achievement of annual objectives and measurable progress in finance transformation Working Conditions & Operational Expectations Position is based in Hantsport, Nova Scotia, with an in-person arrangement Occasional travel may be required for community engagement, meetings, training, or external partner coordination. Additional hours may be required during peak periods such as budgeting cycles, audits, financial year-end, or Council reporting deadlines. Must be available to support time-sensitive financial or governance matters as required. Role Classification & Market Positioning This position is a senior executive finance role equivalent to a Head of Finance level function, working alongside the Controller. The CFO is accountable for strategic leadership, governance, and transformation, while the Controller leads operational accounting execution. Together, the roles form the senior finance leadership of the organization. Work Schedule & Location This position follows a 37.5-hour work week, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Thursday (in-person), with remote work on Fridays. Flexibility is required to meet operational needs, including occasional work at the Halifax office, Ventures locations, and outside regular business hours. We want to thank all candidates for their application; however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates where all other things are equal. About the Company Glooscap First Nation is a Mikmaq community located in West Hants, Nova Scotia, guided by Mikmaq values, traditions, and stewardship of land and people. Through responsible governance, cultural continuity, and sustainable development, the Nation is committed to strengthening community well-being for present and future generations. Glooscap Ventures, the economic development corporation of Glooscap First Nation, supports this vision through strategic investments, partnerships, and business operations across multiple sectors, creating employment opportunities, building local capacity, and promoting long-term economic sustainability. Together, Glooscap First Nation and Glooscap Ventures operate with respect, accountability, transparency, and integrity, fostering inclusive and equitable workplaces, encouraging innovation and professional growth, and placing people at the center of everything we do as we build a resilient future grounded in culture, purpose, and opportunity. #J-18808-Ljbffr