POSTED: OCTOBER 2024
Location: Coast Salish Traditional Territory | Vancouver, BC, 700-1111 Melville Street
Employment: Full Time Permanent Position
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Negotiation Support Funding Manager under the Chief Commissioner’s supervision manages the day-to-day operations of the funding department and team members in reviewing and analyzing First Nations funding submissions with regards to treaty negotiations. These documents include audit reports, financial statements, budgets, and work plans.
This role requires strong analytical abilities, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of financial management principles, especially in the context of First Nations funding and governance. Also, this role requires knowledge of both federal and provincial government funding agreements and associated policies.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Represent the Commission: Participate in external working groups with Canada, British Columbia, and the First Nations Summit.
- Funding Releases: Work with the team to create funding releases based on the FNNSA schedule and monthly payment releases.
- Budget and Work Plan Oversight: Review and analyze budget and work plan submissions from First Nations, addressing errors or deficiencies. Evaluate major deficiencies or policy violations and prepare recommendations.
- Funding Document Management: Provide necessary information to the Funding Administrative Assistant for funding document preparation. Ensure the completeness and accuracy of funding documents, resolutions, and banking information.
- Audit Report Analysis: Review and analyze audit and year-end accounting reports. Ensure documentation is error-free, perform expenditure analyses against budgets, and follow up to resolve discrepancies. Make recommendations and draft letters regarding major deficiencies.
- Carry Forward Balance Calculation: Calculate and communicate the maximum allowable carry forward balance for the next fiscal year. Review year-end carry forward balances, address discrepancies, and confirm final carry forwards. Recommend adjustments to new allocations, as necessary.
- Audit Instructions Preparation: Prepare and approve draft audit instructions letters for First Nations and auditors to address issues from previous audits.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Respond to inquiries from First Nations regarding funding procedures, policies, and timelines. Consult with or refer to the Chief Commissioner as needed.
- Funding Model Development: Assist in developing or amending funding allocation models, scenarios, and projections.
- Policy Development: Support the creation and maintenance of Negotiation Funding policies and guidelines for external use and update annually.
- Additional Responsibilities: Occasionally perform other functions as assigned.
DESIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough Knowledge of Accounting Procedures: Understanding of accounting practices specific to non-profit organizations.
- Ethical Judgment: Commitment to integrity and ethical practices in financial reporting and analysis.
- Excellent Analytical Ability: Strong skills in analyzing financial data and identifying trends.
- Exceptional Attention to Detail: Elevated level of accuracy in reviewing documents and reports.
- Effective Communication Skills: Proficient in both verbal and written communication.
- Teamwork Orientation: Capable of working cooperatively in a small team environment.
- Diplomatic Communication: Skill in conveying Commission policies to First Nations representatives and resolving disputes effectively.
- Relationship Management: Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust to changing regulations and funding environments.
- Prioritization and Time Management: Strong ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Familiarity with Microsoft Office programs for data analysis and reporting.
- Knowledge of First Nations and Treaty Process (Asset): Understanding of First Nations contexts and treaty processes is beneficial, though not required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
CPA designation or Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce with an accounting or finance major, supplemented with two or three years recent related accounting experience and supervisory experience.
Must undergo a criminal record check.
WHO WE ARE
The BC Treaty Commission is an independent body that advocates and facilitates for the recognition and protection of Indigenous title and rights, and the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples through the negotiations of modern treaties, agreements, and other constructive arrangements. We are a small dynamic organization that offers unique opportunities to contribute to Indigenous rights recognition and reconciliation. The BC Treaty Commission offers competitive salaries, benefits and pensions for full-time employees.
APPLY
Applications accepted until the position is filled. Please submit your cover letter, CV/resume, and three references (two supervisors and one colleague) to reception@bctreaty.ca, only applicants short-listed will be contacted for an interview.
