Finance Director

Employment Opportunity: Finance Director
Reports to: Co-Director
Salary and Benefits:
● Base salary ranging from $100K - $120K based on relevant education and work experience
● Full benefits, annual RRSP contribution, and annual cost-of-living salary adjustment
Term: Full-time to March 31, 2028 (with possibility of extension)
Location: Northern Canada (other locations will be considered on a case-by-case basis)

Our Vision
A movement of Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs who are innovating solutions to strengthen economic resilience and community wellbeing for generations to come.
Our Purpose
To advance thought leadership on business education and financial practices that honours Indigenous knowledge systems, creates social change, and generates new economic pathways.
Our Mission
Empowering Indigenous entrepreneurs to build sustainable businesses and livelihoods across the North.
Our Change Theory
We believe that Northern Indigenous entrepreneurs can become catalysts of prosperity and drivers of social change within their own communities, and that the development of sustainable enterprises can create local economic opportunities to help break through poverty, address social challenges, and strengthen Northern ways of life.

About the Role
EntrepreNorth is seeking an experienced and strategic Finance Director to lead the financial operations of our charitable organization and ensure its long-term sustainability and accountability. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the Finance Director will oversee financial planning, management, and reporting while developing policies, systems, and procedures that strengthen funding partnerships and support new revenue opportunities.

Working closely with the Co-Leadership and management teams - as well as with MakeWay during our transition to becoming an independent charity - the Finance Director will provide timely financial guidance to inform strategic and operational decisions. They will also recruit and manage finance staff and contractors, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across all financial functions, while serving as a trusted advisor to leadership in guiding organizational growth and sustainability.

What You’ll Do

Finance Team Development & Leadership
● Assess current and future organizational needs to strategically identify the types of financial roles and supports required to build a resilient and responsive finance function
● Lead recruitment, onboarding, and management of finance team members, fostering a collaborative and values-aligned team culture
● Develop systems and processes that support capacity-building within the finance team, ensuring alignment with EntrepreNorth’s mission and commitment to Indigenous entrepreneurship
● Work closely with project leads to support project budgeting, grant spending tracking, and financial planning
● Contribute financial insights during strategic planning, fundraising, and operational decision-making processes
● Present key financial updates and recommendations to the executive co-leadership and management teams, and the Board Finance Committee

Financial Operations & Accounting
● Manage full-cycle accounting, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, payroll coordination, and monthly close processes
● Maintain and update the general ledger, chart of accounts, and internal documentation to ensure accuracy and clarity
● Lead the preparation of internal financial statements, variance reports, and cash flow forecasts

Reporting & Compliance
● Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for funders, partners, and internal stakeholders, ensuring compliance with funding agreements and reporting timelines
● Coordinate and support the annual external audit process, including preparation of working papers, reconciliations, and schedules
● Ensure compliance with CRA and charitable reporting requirements (T3010)

Impact Fund Financial Support
● Support financial tracking and reporting for EntrepreNorth’s Sinew Impact Fund, including loan and investment activities
● Track fund commitments and disbursements, ensure proper fund allocation, and monitor repayment schedules or conditions
● Assist with the development of internal fund reporting tools and ensure alignment with impact measurement frameworks

Systems, Controls & Process Improvement
● Identify and implement improvements to financial systems, tools, and workflows to increase transparency, accuracy, and efficiency
● Lead the development of financial administrative policies to ensure a high level of transparency and accountability to our funding partners and Board of Directors
● Ensure secure and organized storage of financial records in alignment with privacy and data retention policies
● Maintain up-to-date knowledge of non-profit financial regulations and the funding landscape, with an emphasis on Indigenous-led organizations and relational finance models

Who You Are
● Strategic Thinker: You see the big picture and align financial decisions with organizational growth and long-term sustainability
● Detail-Oriented: You take pride in accuracy and precision in financial management, reporting, and compliance
● Collaborative Leader: You foster strong relationships across teams and approach leadership with empathy and integrity
● Organized & Proactive: You manage multiple priorities effectively and anticipate organizational needs before they arise
● Values-Driven: You’re committed to Indigenous self-determination and supporting community-led systems change

Experience You Bring
● Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
● CPA designation required (CAFM designation considered an asset)
● 3–6 years of experience in a senior financial management role in a non-profit or charitable organization
● Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting
● Proven ability to lead and develop a finance team
● Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning skills
● Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners
● Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to upholding financial integrity

It Would Be a Bonus if You Have
● Experience working with Indigenous communities
● Familiarity with relational or community-based finance models
● Experience supporting impact funds, investments, or loan portfolios
● Knowledge of Northern economic and funding contexts
● Advanced proficiency with accounting and financial software

What We Offer
● Full-time competitive salary
● Comprehensive employer-paid extended health, vision, and dental benefits package starting on your first day of employment
● Annual RRSP Contribution
● $1500 annual budget for professional development
● Strong work/life balance
● Flexible work environment and remote work options
● Professional development opportunities
● Opportunities for Northern travel
● 10 sick and personal days
● 4 weeks of paid vacation
● Winter office closure
● A dynamic and inclusive team culture fostering innovation and creativity

To apply for this position, please submit your application here along with your Cover Letter & Resume.

We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, with preference given to Northern and Indigenous applicants, in recognition of the importance of lived experience and relationships in working alongside Indigenous communities. EntrepreNorth is an equal
opportunity employer, committed to providing an inclusive environment and a barrier-free hiring process. If you require an accommodation for a disability during the recruitment process, please contact careers@entreprenorth.ca.

Our sincerest appreciation to all those expressing interest in the position, however, only those applicants invited for an interview will be contacted. This position will remain open until filled. Thank you!

EntrepreNorth is a project of MakeWay.