POSITION TITLE: Director of Finance
TERM: Full Time, Permanent
SUPERVISOR: Executive Director
Secwepemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFSA) is a progressive and culturally focused agency supporting family safety that endeavors to provide outstanding practice to First Nations families residing in the communities of the seven‐member bands; Adams Lake, Bonaparte, Neskonlith, Skeetchestn, Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc, Simpcw, and Whispering Pines/Clinton and who reside in Kamloops.
Striving to provide exceptional family healing services through prevention-based practice, SCFSA incorporates a Signs of Safety® framework as an innovative, strengths-based, and safety-organized approach to child protection casework.
Job Summary
The Director of Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the overall financial management, accountability, and reporting of the Agency. This role ensures the organization’s fiscal integrity, transparency, and long-term sustainability, in alignment with its mission, values, and obligations to Indigenous communities and funding partners.
The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and financial planning. The role is accountable for ensuring compliance with all funding agreements, grants, and contractual requirements, while maintaining strong internal controls and risk management practices.
In addition to strategic responsibilities, the Director of Finance is actively engaged in the day-to-day financial operations of the Agency, ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of processes such as accounts payable and receivable, payroll oversight, and financial reconciliations.
As a trusted advisor, the Director of Finance supports informed decision-making at both the executive and Board levels by delivering accurate, timely, and meaningful financial insights. The position also promotes operational excellence and financial accountability across the organization and requires a practical, detail-oriented approach with active involvement in financial processes and systems.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in the accounting field
- A combination of education and experience will be considered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting functions.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations, funding agency requirements, and non-profit accounting standards.
- Ensure compliance with funding agreements from federal and provincial government or agencies.
- Oversee financial reporting, including funder-specific reports, financial statements, and audit preparation.
- Lead grants and contribution agreement management, ensuring timely reporting and adherence to program budgets.
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the board of directors, Executive Director, and management on financial matters.
- Establish and monitor internal financial controls, accounting procedures, and risk management strategies.
- Work collaboratively with program managers and departments to build financial understanding and capacity.
- Monitor cash flow, investments, and risk management strategies.
Skills and Abilities
- High level of integrity, discretion, and cultural humility.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, audits, and funder accountability requirements.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Collaborative approach and respect for Indigenous governance, culture, and community priorities
Benefits Offered:
- Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
- Public Service Pension Plan with employer contributions
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Competitive salary aligned with experience
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Record Check
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
Pay Grade:
- The salary range is $ 108,500.18 – 144,300.18. Salary is negotiable based on experience
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $108,500.18-$144,300.18 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kamloops, BC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Do you identify as First Nations/Indigenous?
- Do you have experience working with non-profit or government-funded agencies, especially in child and family or human services sectors?
- Do you have knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)?
- Do you have knowledge of legislation on BC Labour Code, Occupational Health and Safety, Privacy and Human Rights as well as requirements for INAC and MCFD Funding and Reporting?
- Do you have extensive knowledge of non-profit financial management, fund accounting, and grants/contracts compliance?
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree (required)
Licence/Certification:
Work Location: In person
