Director of Finance

Co op

$137K — $171K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • CPA designation preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • 7+ years progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial leadership.
  • 5+ years experience managing multi-function finance teams (accounting, payroll, administration).
  • Ability to work on-site and maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and cooperation across teams.
  • Strong proficiency in financial systems, budgeting, and forecasting tools.
  • Prior experience in JD Edwards is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Oversee Payroll and Administration functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare and present financial reporting packages for the GM, Board, and Committees.
  • Maintain internal controls, risk management processes, and audit readiness.
  • Lead capital planning and financial performance analysis.
  • Ensure accurate tax, regulatory, and compliance submissions.
  • Responsible for leading the Finance team, including recruitment, development & performance management.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial strategies with business performance goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and employer-matched pension (CSS).
  • Employee discounts, vacation, and performance incentives.
  • Professional development opportunities.
Full Job Description
Location: Fort St. John, B.C.Employment Type: Full-Time (40 hours/week)Work Arrangement: In-Office OnlySalary Band: Management $137,280 - $171,600

Apply on or Before: July 30, 2026

Position Overview
Fort St. John Co-op is hiring a Director of Finance to lead the financial function for our organization. This leadership roleis responsible forstrategy-aligned financial stewardship, oversight of the Finance Team (Accounting, Payroll, and Administration), and ensuringaccurate,timely, and compliant financial operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead all financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
  • Oversee Payroll and Administration functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Prepare and present financial reporting packages for the GM, Board, and Committees.
  • Maintain internal controls, risk management processes, and audit readiness.
  • Leadscapital planning andfinancialperformance analysis.
  • Ensureaccuratetax, regulatory, and compliance submissions.
  • Responsible forleading the Finance team, including inrecruitment, development&performance management.
  • Collaborate with operational leaders to align financial strategies with business performance goals.


Competencies:
This position will be assessed on the following core competencies:

  • Financial Acumen - Interprets and applies financial information to drive value and operational discipline.
  • Drives Results-Consistentlyachieving results, even under tough circumstances.
  • Communicates Effectively- Developing & delivering communications thatcater to different audiences.
  • Situational Adaptability- Adapting approaches and demeanor in real time to match shiftingdemands and situations.
  • Other expected competenciesinclude: Instills Trust, Decision Quality, Ensures Accountability and Manages Conflict.


Qualifications:

  • CPA designation preferred; equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
  • 7+ years progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, or financial leadership.
  • 5+yearsexperiencemanaging multi-function finance teams (accounting, payroll, administration).
  • Ability to work on-site andmaintainconfidentiality, accuracy, and cooperation across teams.
  • Strongproficiencyin financial systems, budgeting, and forecasting tools.
  • Candidatespossessingprior experience in JD Edwards would be considered an asset.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary (based on experience and education).
  • Comprehensive benefits and employer-matched pension (CSS).
  • Employee discounts, vacation, and performance incentives.
  • Professional development opportunities.


We thank all candidates for their interest; only those selected for interviews will be contacted. FCLUL

For questionsabout the position or career opportunities,contact

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