ID: 25-1148 Location: Mayo, Yukon

The Finance Director (“Director”) reports to the Executive Director (“ED”) and is responsible for ensuring the financial affairs of First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (“FNNND”) are maintained at the highest level, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.

The Director is directly responsible for establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems (including GST, Income Tax, funding and contribution agreements and investment portfolios) and for the supervision and development of Finance department staff. They provide leadership and coordination for the annual budgeting process, provide briefings to Council as required, participate and support strategic planning and policy development processes, and participate in the day-to-day financial functions as required. The Director is extensively relied upon for providing financial expertise to FNNND, General Assembly, the Financial Management Committee, Department Directors and Managers.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a hands-on, progressive finance leader to make a significant impact on an organization, a community, and a Nation. The Director provides services to the Nation’s 638 citizens, about 200 of whom live in Mayo, as well as the organization’s 80 staff which grows to 110 in the summer season. Leading a team of three, the Director oversees all aspects of finance and accounting, including the oversight and reporting on FNNND’s multiple funding agreements. They should modernize and automate systems and procedures, develop staff capacity, build trust with Chief and Council, and use change management methods and skills to help all FNNND citizens adapt to new processes.

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First Resume Review: April 17, 2025