Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

APC Employment Opportunity

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Full Time Term Position Until March 31, 2027
(With a possibility of extension)

About Us

The Atlantic Policy Congress of First Nations Chiefs Secretariat (APCFNC) represents and supports the Mi'kmaq, Maliseet, Innu and Passamaquoddy Chiefs of Atlantic Canada and the Gaspé region. APCFNC works to strengthen First Nations governance, financial sustainability advocate for community priorities, and advance self-determination across member communities.

Position Overview

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the CFO is responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction for the overall management, recording, and reporting of APCFNC financial affairs. The CFO is hands-on with the day-to-day accounting, including Funding Agreements, payroll, payables and reconciliations. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO will serve as an advisor to department managers, evaluating and assisting them with their financial plans/budgets. The CFO will demonstrate leadership in adherence to financial policies, asset management, budgeting, proposal review, financial recording and reporting, and financial analysis.

Reports To

• Executive Director

Collaborates closely with:

• Directors of Departments (e.g., Programs, Administration, Health, Housing & Infrastructure, Fisheries, AIEDIRP
• Chiefs and community leadership, as required

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Ensure all financial operations comply with federal regulations, Indigenous funding guidelines, and corporate financial standards.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulatory bodies, and funding agencies.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial integrity and transparency.
• Monitor funding agreements to ensure compliance with Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), Crown-Indigenous relations, and other funders.

Budgeting and Planning

• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes across all departments and projects.
• Consolidate departmental budgets into an annual organizational budget; assist the Executive Director and Department Managers in preparation and review.
• Mentor Department Directors and staff on accounting software reports and guide in best practices for preparing budgets, managing day-to-day departmental transactions, and ensuring accurate reporting.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting to Chiefs, Councils, funders, and auditors.
• Present annual budgets to the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Identify financial risks and work with leadership to implement mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and report on the financial sustainability of programs and initiatives.
• Evaluate and update accounting, payroll, and banking systems and software to ensure modern, efficient financial management.

General Accounting

• Record all transactions in Sage 50 Desktop accounting software.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for all accounts, bank or other.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, review and action on a routine basis.
• Review the general ledger for posting errors and variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of payroll and benefits in compliance with applicable policies and legislation.
• Monitor and manage capital asset reporting in accordance with GAAP and Financial Administration Law.
• Ensure GST and other required tax and statistical reports are prepared and submitted on time.

Community & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work with community leaders and governance bodies to provide transparent financial information.
• Assist in developing funding proposals, grant applications, and financial plans for community programs.
• Support initiatives that strengthen financial literacy, accountability, and reporting within member communities.
• Represent APCFNC at external meetings, conferences, and forums related to Indigenous financial governance and community programs.

Organizational & Cultural Support

• Contribute to the integration of cultural values and Indigenous governance principles into financial policies and procedures.
• Advise on financial implications of community-based initiatives, ensuring alignment with First Nations priorities.
• Collaborate with departments to support programs addressing health, education, social services, and economic development within member communities.

Why Join APC?

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
• Employer-paid pension plan
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave
• Free on-site parking
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are interested, qualified and would like to be part of the APC team, please email in Word or PDF format only, the following documents:

• a detailed cover letter explaining how you meet the position requirements and salary expectations (please quote APC competition #2026-01-01 on the cover letter and subject line of your email);
• an updated resume;
• recent writing sample; and
• the names/contact information of three work related references.

Location: Cole Harbour Reserve, APC Head Office, 153 Willowdale Drive, Dartmouth, NS

Closing Date: February 13, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (AST)

Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience

All of the above-noted information must be submitted by email no later than 4:30 p.m. (Atlantic Standard Time) on Friday, February 13, 2026.

Email address: [email protected]

No applications will be accepted beyond the closing deadline. Interviews will be held in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. If all qualifications are equal, preference will be given to persons of Aboriginal ancestry. While we appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls please. No interview or relocation costs will be provided.