Chief Financial Officer Calgary, AB

Chief Financial Officer Location: Calgary, Alberta

Status: Full Time

Closing Date: December 16th, 2025

Salary: $220,000 annually based on experience

Position Summary The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a key member of the executive team and is authorized, responsible, and accountable for the proper financial administration, management, investment, and reporting of Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC), its related entities, and its commercial activities. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in building structure within an evolving environment. You are passionate about designing and implementing systems, processes, and procedures that bring stability and predictability. With a strong ability to align TNDC’s Finance function, team members, and leaders, you will optimize business revenue while upholding TNDC’s core values and honouring Tahltan Nation values and culture.

TNDC is the economic arm of the Tahltan Nation and is responsible for holding, managing, growing, and overseeing its shareholdings and other business interests. TNDC must respect the Tahltan Nation for protecting its lands, waterways, resources, language, culture, and way of life while promoting Tahltan self‑sufficiency and self‑determination through its economic activities.

The CFO's main priority is to ensure that financial policies, procedures, operations, and data systems are in place to properly support TNDC's operations and ensure compliance with legislation and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). The CFO reports directly to TNDC's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and advises the Board of Directors (BoD) on proper financial administration, management, investment, and reporting. The CFO has significant latitude and autonomy to make decisions.

Responsibilities

Budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, leasing, debt management, cash management, and updating corporate filings.

Ensuring full compliance with accounting and financial regulatory requirements, and implementing best practices.

Creation and implementation of formal financial procedures and processes.

Creation of an internal audit program.

Succession planning and training for TNDC employees.

Driving operational and administrative improvements and ensuring efficient and timely management of important accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.

Participate in the provision of effective strategic, business, and financial planning.

Provide financial advice to the CEO, the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), TNDC Managers and Managers of TNDC subsidiaries and managed companies.

Collaborate with the CEO and SLT in organizational development, strategic and business planning and lead financial planning and investing.

Attend meetings and make presentations as directed by the CEO, including for the BoD, the Nation, Partners, Investment and Financial institutions, governments, etc.

Provide financial advice on contracts, business dealings and negotiations, agreements, quotes, and proposals.

Lead a culture of continual business improvement and cost efficiency based on sound decision-making.

Lead the TNDC Finance team and the finance teams of the subsidiaries.

Other related duties as required.

Leadership

Provide leadership, supervision, and motivation to the Finance team in achieving professional and organizational goals.

Create and influence culture across TNDC through a hands‑on approach to living our values.

Empower, engage, coach, and develop the team to reflect the core values and principles of TNDC.

Work in a multi‑cultural, diverse environment that demonstrates cultural awareness and sensitivity; manage all staffing planning; take responsibility for direct reports’ activities; provide regular performance feedback; develop subordinates’ skills and encourage growth; solicit and apply customer feedback; foster quality focus in others; support everyone’s efforts to succeed.

Develop strategies to achieve organizational goals; understand organization’s strengths & weaknesses; analyze market and competition; manage enterprise risk management; identify external threats and opportunities; adapt strategy to changing conditions.

Develop workable implementation plans; communicate changes effectively; build commitment and overcome resistance; prepare and support those affected by change; monitor transition and evaluate results.

Synthesize complex or diverse information; collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data; design workflows and procedures.

Display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in the decision‑making process; make timely decisions.

Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; plan for additional resources; set goals and objectives; organize or schedule other people and their tasks; develop realistic action plans.

Assess own strengths and weaknesses; pursue training and professional development opportunities; strive to build knowledge and skills continuously; share expertise with others.

Look for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.

Qualifications The ideal candidate will hold a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation, or an equivalent accounting credential, with demonstrated experience in Canadian legislation. A Bachelor of Commerce degree, or a similar qualification in Accounting and Finance, is considered an asset, as is familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

This role requires a minimum of eight years of experience in executive financial leadership, preferably within a construction company, real estate enterprise, or a multi‑industry organization. The successful candidate will possess exceptional treasury, investment, and cash management expertise to support a cash‑intensive business model characterized by large deal flows and strategic partnerships. Strong business acumen and the ability to foster positive client relationships are essential.

Experience in First Nation economic development, investment strategies, or corporate structuring is a requirement for this position. Additionally, completion of a CFO Leadership Program will be considered an asset.

Working Conditions The position is based in Calgary, with scheduled trips to TNDC’s office in Dease Lake, Vancouver and other site locations as required to support operations.

Mentorship and Knowledge Sharing Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to team members, especially local Tahltan workers, by sharing technical skills, safety practices, and industry knowledge in a respectful and culturally aware manner. Uphold Tahltan values and principles by fostering a work environment built on respect, teamwork, and mutual learning. Support the growth of the Tahltan workforce by helping build capacity, promoting safe and effective work practices, and ensuring that knowledge is passed on to strengthen both the team and the broader Tahltan community for the benefit of current and future generations.

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