Chief Financial Officer

Location

Calgary, Alberta

Status

Full Time

Closing Date

December 22nd, 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 (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 include budgeting, reporting, financial analysis, leasing, debt management, cash management, updating corporate filings, ensuring full compliance with accounting and finance regulatory requirements, and implementing and managing best practices. Creation and implementation of formal financial procedures and processes. Creation of an internal audit program. Succession planning and training for TNDC employees are important functions of this position.

The CFO will drive operational and administrative improvements and ensure efficient and timely management of important accounting functions, including invoicing, accounts receivable, accounts payable and payroll.

A background in civil construction, mining, infrastructure, and earthworks is important.

The position is based in Calgary, provided that scheduled trips to TNDC’s office in Dease Lake, Vancouver and other site locations are scheduled to suit operational requirements.

STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND PARTICIPATION

The CFO is a senior-level executive who provides management, leadership, and vision to ensure TNDC and its entities meet their short- and long-term objectives, and who helps create enduring policies and a company culture that strengthens operational efficiency and generates revenue while respecting Tahltan culture and values.