Director - Finance

(INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING)

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG) is a supra municipal organization north of the 55th
parallel with an operating and infrastructure budget that has tremendously grown in the past few
years. We are currently looking for a highly energetic and motivated candidate to work in

Kuujjuaq, in the capacity of:
DIRECTOR – FINANCE & ACCOUNTING SERVICES

Reporting to the Treasurer, the Director - Finance & Accounting Services is responsible for
planning, organizing, developing, and managing all the financial functions and activities including
controlling the financial administration with respect to the receipt and payment of public money,
accounting policy, the financial records of the KRG, reporting responsibilities, financial analysis
and related matters.

• In collaboration with the Treasurer, plan, supervise and coordinate all financial functions of the

Kativik Regional Government;

• Plan and supervise actions in order to meet the identified departmental objectives, and assess

results;

• Manage the financial resources of the department including the departmental budget preparation

and follow-up;

• Supervise, coordinate and evaluate the work of Finance Department employees;
• Ensure compliance with the applicable laws, accounting standards and reporting practices;
• Develop, update and implement financial policies and procedures;
• Review and coordinate the implementation of accounting procedures;
• Develop and implement the financial and accounting components of the department’s information

system, and participate in its continuous improvement;

• Act as a representative of the KRG in matters related to the department’s mandate;
• Maintain good communication among various client groups and stakeholders;
• Provide assistance to department directors and financial employees to ensure that financial

responsibilities are properly understood and exercised;

• Develop and implement annual objectives for the department;
• Oversee all accounting duties related to year-end audits;
• Draft periodic reports on programs, services and activities, related results, as well as human,

financial and material resources management;

• Assist and prepare any other documents as required;
• Perform other related duties, as required, by the supervisor.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or administration;
• CPA designation required;
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting and general finances, especially in

budgetary control and human resources management; experience in municipal accounting will be
considered as an asset;

• Experience with payroll management; Payroll Compliance Practioner (PCP) or Certified Payroll

Manager (CPM) with the National Pay Institute considered an asset;

• Strong human resources management abilities;
• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages: Inuktitut,

English and French;

• Excellent analytical skills and proactivity;
• Good planning and organizational skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills, leadership and communication skills;
• Experience in a multicultural environment as well as a unionized work environment considered an

asset;

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of Sage Accpacc and Ceridian considered an

asset.

Place of work: Kuujjuaq
Salary scale: Minimum $108 146.22/year; maximum $148 701.28/year
Benefits: Cost of living differential: Minimum of $8 500/year
Food allowance: Minimum of $3 453/year
Annual leave trips: Minimum of 3
RRSP: 8% employer
Group Insurance
Vacation: 30 days
Statutory Holidays: 19 days including 10 during Christmas holidays

Please send your resume to:
Human Resources
Kativik Regional Government
P.O. Box 9
Kuujjuaq, Québec JOM 1CO
Fax: (819) 964-2975
Email: humanresources@krg.ca

The KRG is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with this and with the James Bay and Northern Québec
Agreement, conditions may vary to promote the employment of Inuit candidates.
Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.