Capacity Development
6 months ago
**Why Apply**
Work with a growing national team dedicated to reconciliation at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB). We support First Nations in developing and implementing sound administrative governance and finance practices, that are fully optional and provided free to First Nations. The FMB was created under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act (“FMA”) in 2006 and has been serving First Nations ever since.
FMB values it’s staff, and offers flexible work hours, generous extended benefits, vacations, matching RRSP contributions, and opportunities for professional development and career growth. If you want to make the most of your skills and expertise while growing your career, we want to work with you. A career at FMB is an opportunity to be part of a talented, diverse, and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale.
**Position Overview**
The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a national First Nation institution created by the _First Nations Fiscal Management Act _(FMA). The FMB supports First Nations in their pursuit of social and economic well-being through the development of strong governance and financial managements systems.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Capacity Development, the Manager of Capacity Development is accountable for supporting First Nation clients during the financial management system (“FMS”) pre-certification phase and the 10-yr grant eligibility phase by managing all capacity development activities and engagements to secure client FMS certifications and to continue that support following FMS certification. The Manager of Capacity Development also provides support to assigned First Nations regarding the interpretation and implementation of the FMB’s standards.
**Accountabilities**
- Develop relationships with assigned clients that have an approved Financial Administration Law (FAL) to promote, build trust and secure buy-in to implement their FAL and ultimately prepare for FMS certification;
- Support First Nation FAL clients to achieve FMS certification. "Support" in this context means facilitating, empowering, motivating, educating, and may take the form of:
- facilitating the completion of a financial management system readiness assessment;
- assisting with the identification of priorities and the preparation and maintenance of a work plan;
- providing guidance and interpretation in relation to the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, FMB standards, and any resource materials provided;
- development of policies and procedures within the Financial Management System, including policy review/drafting, training and implementation support;
- delivery of capacity development resources (in-person and/or remotely), including on-site or regional educational and awareness workshops and/or training on specific tools/templates and/or assisting in the development of client specific tools/job aides/workshops;
- providing guidance and direction to facilitate preparation for the FMS certification review;
- assisting First Nations with a 10 year grant to prepare for a review of the 10 year grant agreed upon procedures;
- providing additional supports and/or collaborating with third party consultants to build capacity of First Nations required to achieve FMS certification;
- maintaining a balance between working at the client’s pace on their identified priority areas with facilitating movement towards FMS certification;
- referring Nations to specialized services where applicable; follow-up progress monitoring and providing encouragement.
- Assist First Nations in promoting the change management principles required to achieve FMS certification;
- Assist with the development of capacity building resources, such as internal control tools and templates, webinars, tutorials, workshops and a roster of third-party contacts and resources, all which will assist clients in achieving FMS certification;
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to identify and assist with the implementation of leading practice capacity development delivery methods;
- Develop relationships with third party contractors, external researchers and academic institutions including AFOA Canada to conduct the development and facilitation of delivery mechanisms for FMB training courses with educational institutions, Aboriginal organizations and other stakeholders;
- Continue to work with clients after they achieve FMS certification to provide post-certification support; and where appropriate, deliver presentations and coordinate FMB presence at national and regional conference.
**Qualifications**
- A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field;
- A professional accounting designation (CPA) preferred;
- Minimum of five years of experience in:
- planning and conducting internal or external audits of internal control over financial reporting or similar; and/or
- involvement in planning, monitoring and reporting activities (eg. Bu
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