DIRECTOR FINANCE

Overview The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory located north of the 55th parallel, is looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual to join the KRG to work in the capacity of the Director – Finance. This is a permanent, full-time position reporting to the Treasurer. The Director, Finance plays a key role in strategic financial planning and decision-making within the organization. The Director, Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, managing, and developing the Finance function of the KRG and for overseeing the payroll section. Responsibilities In collaboration with the Treasurer, plan, supervise, and coordinate all activities of the finance function, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, accounting standards, and best practices; Oversee the activities of the Payroll section and ensure that accounting is accurate and up to date (reconciling payroll ledgers), confirming compliance with laws and regulations, and managing employee compensation and benefits. Develop and implement annual objectives, follow up and assess results; Manage departmental budget preparation and follow-up; Supervise the work of Finance Department employees and ensure required training is completed; Develop, update, and implement financial policies and procedures; Review and coordinate the implementation of accounting procedures; Develop and implement the financial and accounting components of the department’s information system, and participate in its continuous improvement; Maintain good communication among various client groups and stakeholders; Provide assistance to department directors and finance employees to ensure that financial responsibilities are properly understood; Oversee year-end audits; Draft periodic reports on programs, services, and activities, related results, as well as human, financial, and material resources management. Requirements Bachelor\'s degree in accounting or administration; Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting and finance, budgetary control in a large and complex organization; experience in municipal or public accounting will be considered an asset; Demonstrated experience in human resources management; experience in a unionized environment will be considered an asset; Experience in payroll management; a relevant certification will be considered an asset; Excellent analytical, planning, and organizational skills; Strong interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills; Experience in a multicultural environment is considered an asset; Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with an ERP (Sage 300) and an HRIS/payroll system (Dayforce); Written and oral working knowledge of at least two languages among Inuktitut, English, and French. Place of work: Kuujjuaq, Quebec Salary: CA$126,995.00/yr - CA$174,625.00/yr Compensation and benefits Cost of living differential: CA$8,500/year (minimum) Food allowance: CA$4,216/year (minimum) Annual leave trips: up to 3 per person annually RRS Group Insurance Vacation: 30 days Statutory Holidays: 20 days, including 10 during the Christmas holidays Seniority level Director Employment type Full-time Job function Finance, Administrative, and Management Industries Government Administration Financial Services #J-18808-Ljbffr