Director Finance - KRG

JOB OPPORTUNITY 

(INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING) 

The Kativik Regional Government (KRG), a supra municipal body with jurisdiction over the territory 

located north of the 55th parallel, is looking for a self-motivated and dynamic individual interested in 

joining the KRG to work in the capacity of:  

DIRECTOR – FINANCE  

Reporting to the Treasurer, the Director, Finance plays a key role in strategic financial planning and 

decision-making within the organization. The Director, Finance is responsible for planning, organizing, 

managing and developing the Finance function of the KRG and for overseeing the payroll section. More 

specifically, the Director, Finance will; 

• In collaboration with the Treasurer, plan, supervise and coordinate all activities of the finance 

function ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations, accounting standards and 

best practices;  

• Oversee the activities of the Payroll section and ensure that accounting is accurate and up to date 

(reconciling payroll ledgers), confirming compliance with laws and regulations and managing 

employee compensation and benefits.  

• Develop and implement annual objectives, follow-up and assess results; 

• Manage departmental budget preparation and follow-up; 

• Supervise the work of Finance Department employees and ensure required training is completed; 

• 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; 

• Maintain good communication among various client groups and stakeholders; 

• Provide assistance to department directors and finance employees to ensure that financial 

responsibilities are properly understood; 

• Oversee year-end audits; 

• Draft periodic reports on programs, services and activities, related results, as well as human, 

financial and material resources management; 

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or administration;  

• Canadian CPA designation in good standing required; 

• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in accounting and finance, budgetary control in a large 

and complex organization, experience in municipal or public accounting will be considered an 

asset; 

• Demonstrated experience in human resources management, experience in a unionized 

environment will be considered an asset;  

• Experience in payroll management, a relevant certification will be considered an asset; 

• Excellent analytical, planning and organizational skills; 

• Strong interpersonal, leadership and communication skills; 

• Experience in a multicultural environment considered an asset; 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with an ERP (Sage 300) and an HRIS/payroll 

system (Dayforce);  

• Written and oral working knowledge of at least two (2) of the following languages:  Inuktitut, English 

and French; 

Place of work: Kuujjuaq 

Salary scale:  Min. $126 995 yearly to Max $174,625                

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: 20 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.