Government Service Building Phone: 705.657.

8045
22 Winookeeda Road Fax: 705.657.8708
Curve Lake, Ontario K0L1R0 www.curvelakefirstnation.ca

Posted: October 16, 2014
Level II
Employment Opportunity

As outlined in the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resource Management Manual, applications
are now being accepted for the following permanent full-time position.

FINANCE MANAGER

Purpose:
The purpose of the Finance Manager position is to provide leadership and
comptrollership of the financial affairs of the Curve Lake First Nation. The Manager is
responsible to work in partnership with the Council established Finance Committee and
all members of staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:
Provides leadership and direction to Finance Department Staff to carry out the
financial responsibilities of the First Nation;
Assign duties and responsibilities to ensure the effective and efficient
management of the accounting functions and policy requirement of the First
Nation are met;
Responsible to carry out Human Resource Management Functions as outlined in
the Curve Lake First Nation Human Resource Management Manual;
Responsible for the Management of Accounting Framework and the financial
policies of the Curve Lake First Nation;
Work in partnership with Finance Committee to develop policies that meet the
principles of GAAP and PSAB;
Develops policies and procedures to ensure full financial accountability of all First
Nation resources;
Responsible to ensure appropriate spending authorities and procedures are in
place to ensure effective and efficient program delivery to the community;
Ensuring all staff are aware of their financial responsibilities related to budget
management;
Responsible to ensure the financial management of the First Nation assets;
Responsible for the management of the Curve Lake First Nation Capital Budget
Report;
Participates as a member of the Senior Management Team for Curve Lake First
Nation.

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Government Service Building Phone: 705.657.8045
22 Winookeeda Road Fax: 705.657.8708
Curve Lake, Ontario K0L1R0 www.curvelakefirstnation.ca

Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: (APPLICANTS MUST SHOW NECESSARY
PROOF WITH APPLICATION OR WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY SCREENED OUT)

Education:

Certification as a CGA or CMA
Business Degree with suitable experience in financial management

Rated Requirements:
Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge of Curve Lake First Nation policies and procedures in addition to
program and service deliveries;
Financial management budget development, cashflow projections,
administration of approved budget, ensuring department adherence to financial
policy;
Working knowledge of governmental policies, programs, services and
procedures at the Federal Provincial and Regional levels.

Abilities:

Ability to multi-task, keep organized, develop work plans and ensure
accountability including writing reports as required;
Must be able to ensure effective Performance Management;
Analytical thinking Ability to analyze detail information and using logic to find
solutions;
High level of computer skills and knowledge of various computer software
programs;
Must be able to assign tasks and ensure successful completion of same.

Personal Suitability:

MUST have a high respect for confidentiality;
Exhibits a high degree of initiative and self direction and must have good;
analytical, organizational, verbal and written communication;
Ability to work with tact and discretion, to exhibit high level public relations and
good project management skills are essential.


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Government Service Building Phone: 705.657.8045
22 Winookeeda Road Fax: 705.657.8708
Curve Lake, Ontario K0L1R0 www.curvelakefirstnation.ca


Terms of Employment: This is a Permanent Full-Time position beginning immediately.
Annual salary to commensurate upon qualifications and will be based on a 39.5 hour work
week.

Application Procedure: Application forms and Position Descriptions are available at
the Reception of the Government Services building. Application forms also available at
the Employment Resource Centre as well as online on the Curve Lake First Nation
website (www.curvelakefirstnation.ca) under documents.

Application package should consist of a completed application form, cover letter,
resume, required documentation and name, addresses and phone number of two
recent employment references submitted to:

Laurie Hockaday, Human Resources Coordinator
GOVERNMENT SERVICES BUILDING
CURVE LAKE, ONTARIO
K0L 1R0
FAX: (705) 657-8707

Closing Date for Application: Friday October 31, 2014 at 12:00 (Noon)

Late applications are not accepted. Please ensure application is date stamped by
Curve Lake Government Services Building Receptionist. Only qualified applicants will
be contacted for an interview.

While onl y qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview, not necessaril y
all qualified applicants will be offered an interview. Successful candidate must
provide an acceptable Criminal Reference Check (CPIC) prior to commencing
work.

Note: Preference may be given to First Nation Status Members

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