Vice President Finance

Who we are

Det'on Cho Management LP is an investment company with 21 diverse wholly-owned and joint venture companies serving our customers in the Northwest Territories and beyond.

What we believe

Our core beliefs form our company culture:

• We believe work is important, and so is the ability to live your best life
• We believe profit is the inevitable result of doing the right things
• We believe skills can be trained, and attitude is everything
• We believe good teamwork makes us successful
• We believe our people should have the opportunity to grow

If you share these beliefs and are looking for a great opportunity to develop your career, the Det'on Cho Group may be just what you are searching for.

What you will do

The Vice President, Finance (VPF) is pivotal in providing operational and technical support to the organization. The insights and decisions made by the VPF have a direct impact on the organization's financial strategies. Reporting to the President/CEO, the VPF assists on all strategic and tactical matters, from budget management to pursuit of new business opportunities.

A Day in the Life

Reporting to the President/CEO, your job duties include:

• Providing financial oversight and guidance to wholly owned subsidiaries
• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve Det'on Cho's mission and vision and help execute staff succession and growth plans.
• Manage the Finance team and ensure team members are performing and receiving direction, training and development as required.
• Work with the President/CEO on the strategic vision, including fostering and cultivating stakeholder relationships and assisting in developing and negotiating contracts.
• Participate in developing new business, specifically assisting the CEO and operations in identifying new opportunities, drafting prospective opportunity budgets, and determining the cost-effectiveness of prospective service delivery
• Assess the benefits of all prospective contracts and advise the Executive Team on program design and implementation matters
• Participate in the review and evaluation of proposals and submissions
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained for operational efficiency and the passing of audits
• Manage the accounting operations, including the review of journal entries, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable and project costing
• Provide Operations with an operating budget and work with the operations to ensure business units' success through cost analysis support and compliance with all contractual and program requirements.
• Interpreting legislative and business-specific rules and regulations to ensure compliance with all federal, territorial, local and contractual guidelines
• Ensuring that all government regulations and requirements are disseminated to appropriate personnel and monitoring compliance
• Oversees the management and coordination of all fiscal reporting activities for the organization, including organizing revenue/expense and balance sheet reports, reports to funding agencies, development and monitoring of organizational and contract budgets
• Oversee all purchasing and payroll activity for staff and participants
• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the organization
• Ensure that financial policies and procedures are implemented and effectively monitored
• Coordinate and oversee activities related to all required audits, ensuring information is gathered and delivered in a timely manner, including the preparation of the annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and federal, territorial and other required supplementary schedules and information
• Attend Board and Subcommittee meetings, including being lead staff on the Audit/Finance Risk Committee
• Monitor banking activities of the organization and ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs
• Oversee administration and financial reporting of the organization's Pension, TFSA and RSP Plans
• Work with Human Resources to investigate cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits which Det'on Cho may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals
• Assist HR in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wage incentives, bonuses, and salaries for staff
• Oversee the production of monthly reports, as well as financial statements and cash flow projections for use by Executive management, as well the Audit/Finance Risk Committee and Board of Directors
• Oversee business insurance plans and health care coverage analysis
• Oversee the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets
• Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team
• Manage financial systems and administrative activities in accordance with relevant financial legislation and Det'on Cho policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned by the CEO

What You Bring

• Completion of a Bachelor's Degree at an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience
• The incumbent is expected to have gained the required competencies through the completion of a CPA Professional Designation.
• Providing verifiable background checks such as references and credentials
• Six to ten years of financial experience and management experience with the day-to-day financial operations of a small to medium-sized organization
• Prior experience coordinating finance for multiple group divisions
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be accepted
• Familiarity with Yellowknives Dene language, culture and way of life would be considered assets.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be accepted.

What We Offer

Salary Range: Negotiable based on experience

In addition to a competitive salary and a great work environment, Det'on Cho also offers a generous benefits package, including:

• Extended health, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Group Life Insurance and Employee Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Matching Registered Pension Plan (RPP)
• Retirement Savings Plan and Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) optional
• Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave
• Career Development and Training Programs