Rainy River First Nations'
Business Development Corporation

Ziibi Investments is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our company as a Finance Manager / Corporate Secretary on a full-time basis.

 

The Finance Manager / Corporate Secretary will report to the Ziibi Investments CEO and will provide financial and administrative support as required across a number of related organizations and their subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”). 

 

The principal responsibility of the Finance Manager / Corporate Secretary will be to maintain regulatory compliance with all relevant legislation and to manage and implement the financial and governance policies of the Company.

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Other Roles and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit all relevant financial and regulatory filings for the Company.

• Prepare and deliver regular Company operating and financial reports to Directors, Trustees, Chief and Council and RRFN members as required.

• Maintain Archives of relevant documentation for the Company.

• Advance controls and governance structures across the Company.

• Maintain high ethical standards within the Company and ensure the confidentiality of critical business information while striving to maximize transparency with key stakeholders.

• In collaboration with the CEO:

  • Manage and oversee day-to-day financial operations of the Company.

  • Develop and oversee annual operating budgets for the Company.

  • Identify and secure capital as required for new investments and existing operations.

  • Manage various HR, IT, and other administrative tasks for the Company, as necessary.

  • Prepare financial analysis and financial modeling/forecasting related to existing operations and new opportunities.

  • Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and strategic partners.

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The ideal candidate will have the following training, experience, and abilities:

• Senior-level business or leadership experience.

• Experience as a finance manage, corporate secretary, or similar positions.

• Experience reading and adhering to corporate by-laws and other governance documentation.

• Experience implementing governance and organizational best practices.

• Experience with and understanding of financial and accounting principles and best practices.

• Experience developing and adhering to annual budgets.

• Experience maintaining archives of key corporate documentation.

• Comfort with commercial legal principles and reading and revising commercial legal documentation.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Experience working in a small team environment.

• Innovative and collaborative approach toward problem solving.

• Positive attitude with the ability to pivot quickly when necessary.

• Effective time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.

• Familiar with Community Economic Development frameworks and principles.

• Calm under pressure. Willingness to learn and grow along with the Company.

 

Requirements for Applicants to be Considered:

• Chartered Professional Accounting (CPA) Designation preferred. Candidates who are currently enrolled in the CPA Program may also be considered.

• Post-Secondary business degree and/or diploma preferred.

• Applicants must be willing to provide a criminal record check, credit check and references, on request.

• Applicants must pass a drug and alcohol test, on request.

 

The position is open to all applicants who meet the above criteria.  

Preference will be given to RRFN members. Please indicate if you are a member on your covering letter.  

The successful applicant will be subject to RRFN hiring and employment policies.