Finance Director
Job No:
66789
Location:
Hamlet of Pangnirtung, Nunavut
- Great opportunity for an experienced Accountant to work in one of the World's most unique locations!
- Advanced your career with a progressive and supportive municipal government!
- Enjoy a highly attractive salary + generous northern allowance + comprehensive benefits!
- Relocation assistance available for the right candidate!
The Municipality of Pangnirtung
Located on beautiful Baffin Island, Nunavut, Pangnirtung became a self governing municipal government in 1973. Today, Pangnirtung is a vibrant community of 1,800 residents that is known world-wide for its carvings, tapestries and prints. Surrounded by mountains, glaciers and with access to Auyuittuq National Park, Pangnirtung is equally as famous for its truly spectacular scenery.
With a full complement of infrastructure and resources, including medical centre, schools and shops, Pangnirtung is also only one of three Nunavut communities with a fish processing plant and a robust Arctic Char and Greenlandic Turbot Fishery. As such, Pangnirtung boasts a small craft harbour.
Accessible by plane, Canadian North and First Air operate daily flights to and from Pangnirtung via Iqaluit.
For more information about Pangnirtung, please visit the website.
Life in the North
Settled over four thousand years ago, Nunavut is the youngest territory of Canada and was recognized as distinctly Canadian in 1999. Nunavummiut are pleased to invite visitors and new residents into their lovely home - one of the largest, unspoiled and natural paradises on Earth!
In Nunavut, you will not only find inviting communities, you will also get to experience truly unique arctic wildlife, innumerable outdoor pursuits and the opportunity to see the vivid dancing hues of the Aurora Borealis.
About the Opportunity
The Municipality of Pangnirtung has a unique opportunity for an adventurous and experienced Finance Director to join their team in Nunavut.
In this senior, leadership role, you will be responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, administrative and personnel services to meet legislative requirements and support municipal operations. This includes preparing financial statements, maintaining cash controls, preparing Payroll and personnel administration, purchasing, maintaining Accounts Payable and managing office operations.
Working in compliance with the Financial Management Act, Municipal policies and procedures and all Territorial Acts and Legislation, the Financial Director will:
- Assist with the preparation of budgets
- Implement financial policies and procedures
- Establish and maintain cash controls
- Establish, maintain and reconcile the general ledger
- Monitor cash reserves and investments
- Prepare and reconcile bank statements
- Establish and maintain supplier accounts
- Processes supplier invoices
- Maintain the purchase order system
- Ensure data is entered into the system
- Issue cheques for all accounts due
- Ensure security for all credit cards and verify charges
- Ensure transactions are properly recorded and entered into the computerized accounting system
- Prepare income statements
- Prepare balance sheets
To qualify for this dynamic role, you will have a Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Business Administration, as well as a professional accounting designation (CA, CGA or CMA). You will also have at least 10 years of relevant experience, ideally in a municipal government setting.
Proficiency with computers, including MS Office and accounting software, is essential for success in this role. Experience AccPac is an asset.
The ideal candidate will have excellent attention-to-detail and time management skills. Highly organized and capable of working well under pressure, you will have demonstrated ability to thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environment.
As a strong communicator, you must be able and willing to use your interpersonal skills to become a proactive member of a close-knit community. With cross-cultural knowledge and sensitivity, the ability to speak Inukitut is also an asset.
Finally, the successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership skills and be capable of managing and motivating a team.
If this sounds like you, please read on to find out what we can offer you!
About the Benefits
In appreciation of your hard work and dedication, you will receive a highly attractive salary of $95,000+ and Northern Allowance of $19,000. Salary is negotiable based on your skills, qualifications and experience.
You will also receive a great range of employee benefits, including:
- Full Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
- Disability and Life Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Up to 6 weeks' annual vacation
- Education allowance and opportunities for development
- Relocation assistance, including subsidized housing and travel allowance
Best of all, you will have the opportunity to advance your career in a supportive team environment, and in one of the most unique locations on Earth!
If you're looking for a new challenge with a forward-thinking employer where you can advance your skills - Apply Now!