Secretary Treasurer

**SECRETARY TREASURER**
**STZ'UMINUS EDUCATION SOCIETY**

**snuwuyulh natsamaat tsi’tsu watul nu stli’ch LADYSMITH, BC**
(sacred teachings) (together as one) (helping each other) (love)

**Stz’uminus Education Society (SES) is seeking a Secretary Treasurer to guide our non-profit First**
**Nation education authority as an integral member of our leadership team**

**THE OPPORTUNITY WHAT YOU BRING**
Support our business operations in a full-scope, hands-on role assisting Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
our Superintendent to identify, develop & implement policies & administration

procedures Certified Professional Accounting (CPA) designation;
Certified Aboriginal Finance Manager Designation

Prepare reports, financial statements and proposals for our Board of (CAFM) an asset
Directors Expertise in finance & business administration
Provide skill & capacity-building development guidance to our Finance software; experience with our platform, Adagio, is an
Clerk and administrative support staff as a collaborative and supportive asset
direct supervisor Experience in all related areas of accounting, including
Guide and advise our department managers to build their financial budgeting, forecasting, financial management and

acumen and operational leadership skills financial reporting
2+ years' experience in a relevant leadership position

Organize, execute, monitor, and evaluate our finance operations & with demonstrated success in progressive leadership
related controls responsibilities
Review data to advise and collaborate with Leadership on strategic and Proximity to and understanding of First Nations’
operational initiatives and opportunities financial and administrative context, ideally including
Develop expanded financial systems and business procedures with a education operations, is a distinct advantage
continuous improvement approach to our policies, processes and Digital fluency to transition to and manage a

internal controls paperless Finance Department, including advanced
knowledge of Microsoft Excel and current business

Review & reconcile department budgets, internal and funding software such as Office 365 with Teams, Sharepoint,
agreements Forms etc.
Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for leadership, Board Innovation and creativity to develop a strategically
of Director and partner agency purposes aligned, sustainable Finance Department and
Prepare, present & advise regarding periodic budgets, including primary organization-wide operations
responsibility for our annual budget processes Strong commitment to collaborative, respectful,

Manage and sign off on reconciliations including financial statements, relationship-first leadership
Integrity in communication with a dedication to

funding partner reports, banking & investment accounts etc. respectful, trauma-aware, culturally competent
Manage organizational cash flow interactions with everyone in the SES Community
Facilitate our annual external audit and partner-agency reviews of You are dedicated to incorporating our indigenous
financial matters Coast Salish culture, Hul’q’umi’num language &
Collaborate with HR in administration of payroll, pension & benefit Stz’uminus ways of knowing in your professional
programs practices & personal learning journey

Earn an attractive compensation package including a competitive salary, You are eligible for clearance of a Criminal Record
Check for working with children and vulnerable

extended health & insurance plan, contribution-matched pension plan persons
and excellent holistic wellness programs to support you both
professionally & personally We proudly offer learning

opportunities for all ages, from infancy through
**To explore how we might work together, please send **to elder years in our dynamic and integrated

**4:00pm on December 15, 2023 **Nutsuumat Lelum Child Care Centre

Infant-School Age
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Stz’uminus Primary School
Jr. Kindergarten-Grade 4

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Stz’uminus Community School
Grades 5-12

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Hul’q’umi’num Language Classes
Preschool-Elder Years

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Post-Secondary & Continuing
Get to know SES & explore all we Education - All Ages

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