Posted Dec 18, 2025Director of Finance

Full-time

Details

Business: Xaxli'p First Nation
Email: hr@excel.bc.ca
Website: https://xaxlip.ca/



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Accounting

Description

Director of Finance

Job Code: #5408 | Job Type: Direct Hire | Location: Lillooet

Are you a CPA who thrives on structure, accountability, and building financial strength in community settings? Our client, a progressive Indigenous Nation in the BC Interior, is seeking a proactive Director of Finance to lead a high-impact team and play a key role in shaping long-term fiscal strategy and governance.

Why You Should Apply

  • Salary: $93,600 - $119,000 annually

  • Full health benefits, RRSP matching, CPA dues covered

  • Relocation assistance and 2 months of temporary housing

  • Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm schedule

  • In-office leadership role with team oversight

  • Opportunity to advance Indigenous financial governance (FMB certification)

What You'll Be Doing

  • Lead accounting operations: A/P, A/R, payroll, and financial reporting

  • Guide annual budgets, audits, and system upgrades

  • Recommend internal control improvements and financial policies

  • Collaborate with department leaders to align strategy and reporting

  • Help the Nation move toward First Nations Financial Management Board certification

About You

  • Be able to do the job as described

  • CPA (Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant) designation with Sage 300 and Excel proficiency

  • Strong grasp of FAL and FNHA financial frameworks

  • Diplomatic communicator in a highly interactive team

  • Skilled in policy enforcement and financial system evaluation

How To Apply
We're excited to hear from you! To make the application process as simple as possible, you have two easy options.

Email your resume to hr@excel.bc.ca OR upload your resume directly through our job portal at this link: https://www.excel.bc.ca/opportunities/job/5408/

Email to Apply: hr@excel.bc.ca

Apply by Mail: https://www.excel.bc.ca/opportunities/job/5408/

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