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Do you want to work with an established employer of choice in the Yukon, represented by an award-winning staffing agency? Look no further and join the Spirit circle today!

DIRECTOR of FINANCE\xe2\x80\x94Whitehorse, Yukon

Are you a finance professional that enjoys overseeing the financial functions of a company? For our ideal candidate, areas like financial forecasts, cash flow, finance budgeting, costing, and financial controls aren\xe2\x80\x99t just topics on finance but a way of life. In addition to effectively managing the financial controls for the company, the Director of Finance will be responsible for preparing and keeping the company\xe2\x80\x99s year-end financial statements, corporate filings, and corporate records.

You are a pillar of financial knowledge and have no problem working closely with the General Manager and Company President in planning and controlling all financial-related requirements of the company. As the Financial Manager, you understand the importance of relationship building with your team and have no problem monitoring the corporation\xe2\x80\x99s group of companies ensuring solvency and liquidity.

In this role, you\xe2\x80\x99ll have the opportunity to discover the Yukon by working in the heart of this stunning Canadian territory. So, if you enjoy exploring the outdoors in your spare time and want to get paid well for the work you do, then you\xe2\x80\x99ll definitely want to apply for this opportunity. There\xe2\x80\x99s even an RRSP matching program and other perks being offered to the successful candidate.

If this sounds like your dream job, read on!

Our ideal candidate has:

• A degree in finance or accounting
• A CA, CGA, CPA, or CMA designation
• A superior understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and accepted practices
• A vast depth of financial knowledge, and uses their wisdom to advise others in the company
• A minimum of 7 years leadership experience working in finance roles
• The ability to win friends and influence people by building relationships and working collaboratively with team members and management
• Experience in developing and implementing business plans
• The ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
• No problem meeting required deadlines by using multitasking and organizational skills effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and can work with minimal supervision
• Made computers their friends by embracing technology. Our successful candidate will have intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) with proficiency in relevant accounting software.
• Must be Bondable and be able to pass a Criminal Record Check
• Must be legally able to work in Canada
• Must be able to travel. (Approx. 25% of the year.)
• Must be willing to relocate to Whitehorse, Yukon

*If you have experience working in or with the Indigenous community this would be a considered an asset for the position, and we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear about it. Please make sure to note it in your cover letter.

Salary: $110,000+ (Salary to commensurate with experience and education.)

**We thank all applicants for applying, however only those considered for an interview will be contacted directly**

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