Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Mikisew Group•Enoch, AB

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization's financial operations, ensuring the long-term financial health, sustainability, and growth of Mikisew Group of Companies. The CFO is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, risk management, financial reporting, audit oversight, and regulatory compliance. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the CFO partners with the CEO, Board of Directors, and Business Unit leaders to support informed decision-making, evaluate business opportunities, and drive operational performance.

Requirements

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation is required.
Minimum 5 years of progressive financial experience in executive leadership (CFO, VP or equivalent)
Experience overseeing finance functions within complex, multi-entity organizations
Demonstrated experience presenting financial information to Boards of Directors, Executive Leadership Teams, and external stakeholders.
Strong understanding of corporate governance, risk management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Advanced proficiency with financial management systems, ERP platforms, and Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience within Indigenous organizations, economic development corporations, or diversified business environments considered an asset.
Experience in oil and gas, construction, industrial services, or related industries.
Knowledge of Indigenous business partnerships, governance models, and community economic development initiatives.

Responsibilities

Establishing and executing enterprise-wide financial strategy across all operating entities
Providing executive level financial leadership to support disciplined scaling of multi entity industrial labour business
Serve as a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, contributing to organizational strategy and long-term business planning.
Provide financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
Support evaluation of new business opportunities, acquisitions, partnerships, and capital investments.
Serving as the senior financial authority for the organization with final accountability for financial decisions
Align financial strategies with organizational goals and the prosperity objectives of Mikisew Cree First Nation.
Creating actionable financial plans, forecasts, capital allocation and taxation strategy
Monitor organizational performance against budgets and strategic target
Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
Coordinate annual audits and maintain strong relationships with external auditors.
Ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closes
Establishing uniform financial governance standards, policies, and controls across all operating companies
Enforcing rigorous internal controls and risk management protocols
Upholding the highest ethical standards in all financial practices, disclosures, and decisions
Manage organizational cash flow, banking relationships, and financing arrangements.
Oversee working capital requirements and capital allocation decisions.
Monitor debt obligations, investments, and liquidity requirements.
Evaluating financing options and managing lender relationships where applicable
Ensuring the organization is positioned to meet obligations under all economic conditions
Provide leadership, coaching, and mentorship to the Finance team.
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and professional development.
Partner with Business Unit leaders to review financial performance and identify improvement opportunities.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frameworks to support operational excellence.
Supporting leaders with data driven insights while holding them accountable for results
ERP Implementation assistance and workflow designs
Identifying risks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for financial improvement
Designing and maintaining financial reporting framework that drive operating discipline