Financial Administrator - Samson Cree Nation Finance Department

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POSITION: FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

Summary

Under the Supervision of the Band Administrator for Samson Cree Nation, the Financial Administrator shall assist the Finance Department with managing and directing for the Samson Cree Nation to ensure that operational controls are in place.

Duties and Responsibilities

· The position requires knowledge of business administration and financial planning, as well as forecasting techniques and automated financial management systems (Sage Intacct, Xyntax, 360 Social Dev., etc.). Also, required is a good knowledge of the Samson Cree Nations policies and procedures, funding agency regulations, and the needs and issues facing the community.

· Develop annual financial goals and objectives aimed at optimizing services to community members and providing effective and timely financial reports to managers.

· Develop and implement procedures for preparing and submitting program budgets and forecasts, controlling inventory of fixed assets.

· Assist the Internal Auditor in consolidating program budget submissions and presenting annual operating budgets and budget forecasts for the Administrator and Chief & Council approval.

· Provide financial advice to Chief & Council as requested.

· Present the annual operating budget for approval of Chief and Council.

· Coordinate financial reports with the Samson Cree Nation Managers.

· Ensure all invoices have proper documentation and are appropriately coded and authorized before processing.

· To oversee the Finance Department.

· To oversee financial documentation pertaining to employee matters.

· Meet with membership to discuss financial reporting.

· Assist the External Auditor as required to complete the year-end audit.

Qualifications:

· Graduate Degree and five years of relevant experience working in a First Nation Finance Environment.

· Previous working experience with an accounting system.

· Must have excellent communication, organizational, and writing skills.

· Must possess computer skills. i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point.

· Knowledge of the Cree Language would be a definite asset.

· Must submit a copy of valid Class 5 Alberta Driver’s License.

· Submit Resume and Clear Criminal Records Check with application.

· Must submit 3 Reference Letters.

CLOSING DATE: September 29, 2026 @ 4:00 PM

Please submit resume’, along with qualifying documents ( ie, Driver’s License, Criminal Record Check, etc.) to Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department

*** ALL APPLICANTS WILL BE SCREENED***

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST CONTAIN THE ABOVE INFORMATION OR WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW

FOR APPLICATIONS AND FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:

Samson Cree Nation Personnel Department

Telephone: (780) 585-3793 Ext: 107

Fax: (780) 585-2088

P.O. Box 159 Maskwacis, Alberta, T0C1N0

Email: personnel.179@gmail.com