EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIY

Director Of Finance And Treasurer

The Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government (EIJBRG) represents an historical initiative aiming to harmonise the relations between Jamesians and Cree for the governance of the Eeyou Istchee James Bay territory located north of the 49th parallel. This modern approach allows both communities to contribute meaningfully to the prosperity of this promising territory by exercising the municipal management and land management authority over the largest territory in Quebec.

It is in this context that the EIJBRG is looking for a dynamic, dedicated and motivated person to fill the position of Director of Finance and Treasurer in Matagami.

Main Duties

Under the supervision of the Director General, the Director of Finance and Treasurer is responsible for managing the finances and the treasury of the EIJBRG. This includes:

• Planning, organising, controlling and assessing the financial and accounting services operations. He/she will develop and implement the financial systems of the organisation. He/she will establish the performance standards and prepare various reports for the Executive Management.

• More specifically, he/she is responsible for the activities related to the operating and capital budgets, the preparation of financial statements and their audit, the planning of the financial needs of the Regional Government and the control of current operations: assessment, taxation, collection, accounting, payroll, purchasing, accounts payable, information technology and general insurance.

Work Conditions

Permanent full-time position (37.5 hours per week)

Salary between $98,592 et $124,894 based on experience and skills

Competitive benefits, including an annual isolation allowance of $7,000, a defined benefit pension plan and a group insurance plan.

Necessary Experience And Skills

• Relevant experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, planning and financial analysis or any other operation of a financial nature, preferably in the municipal, public or semipublic sector

• Good knowledge of the laws and the main standards related to the field of operation. An in-depth knowledge of the treasury management rules is essential

• University education in accounting, administration with a specialisation in finance or the equivalent

• Any combination of training and experience will be evaluated based on merit

• Knowledge of the usual computer applications and accounting systems

• Excellent communication skills in both languages (French and English) is an asset.