Finance Manager

Village of Fort Simpson

Finance Manager

The Village of Fort Simpson has an employment opportunity for a qualified Finance Manager (FM) with at least 5 years experience in the field of accounting and finance. The FM is a key member of the management team and will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial related activities of the municipality. The FM is responsible for all activities related to accounting, finance, forecasting, job costing, and dealing with banking/financial institutions. The Finance Manager will assist the Senior Administrative Officer (SAO) on other related activities such as strategic planning, legal, property management, contract analysis, and negotiations.
The Finance Manager will report directly to the SAO, as well as the Mayor and Council.

The Successful applicant will possess (but not limited to) the following qualifications:

• A Post-Secondary degree in Business Administration, Accountancy or related equivalent (preferably working towards their CPA designation);
• A minimum of 5 years experience in the field of accounting and finance;
• Up to date knowledge of PSAB standards, and versed in accounting software applications, primarily QuickBooks Enterprise;
• Demonstrated ability to meet performance standards;
• Excellent verbal, analytical, organizational, and written skills.

This is a Term Full-Time Non-Unionized Management position. The period of the term is April 2025 to May 2026 inclusive (14 months). The candidate must supply a criminal records check and be bondable.
The salary will be commensurate with the individual’s qualification. In addition, the Village offers an exceptional benefit and pension package.

Closing date: FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2025, 05:00pm (mst)

Applications will be accepted by fax, email, postal mail, or at the Village Office. Please quote the position title and apply to:
Village of Fort Simpson 10005 - 100 Street
P.O. Box 438
Fort Simpson, NT X0E 0N0
Phone: (867) 695-2253
Fax: (867) 695-2005
Email: mayor@fortsimpson.com

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.