Chief Financial Officer (CFO): An Important Leadership Opportunity in Nunavut

The Kitikmeot Inuit Association (KIA) is seeking an accomplished Chief Financial Officer to provide financial leadership and help advance the organization’s long-term sustainability, accountability, and impact. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the CFO will oversee KIA’s financial management and the Finance, Communications, and Human Resources departments. As a member of the senior management team, the CFO will provide strategic advice and ensure KIA’s resources and corporate functions effectively support its mandate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting, investments, cash management, payroll, purchasing, and payables.
• Safeguard KIA’s funds, investments, assets, and financial controls.
• Oversee risk management, policy compliance, and the Finance, Communications, HR, and IT functions.
• Strengthen organizational policies, systems, and practices.
• Maintain key external relationships and support the CEO, Board, and senior leadership team.

What You Bring

• Seven to ten years of senior financial and organizational leadership experience.
• A professional accounting designation, relevant postgraduate degree, or equivalent senior management experience.
• Strong expertise in financial management, budgeting, planning, resource management, and risk oversight.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage change, and improve organizational performance.
• Northern experience and strong judgment, communication, analytical, relationship-building, and digital capabilities.

Experience working in Northern Canada, an Indigenous organization, government, or the not-for-profit sector is a strong asset.  Inuit identity, a meaningful connection to Inuit communities, and proficiency in an official language of Nunavut are also considered assets.

Why Join KIA

This is an opportunity to use your financial leadership to support an organization dedicated to protecting Inuit rights, culture, language, identity, and well-being. You will help safeguard Inuit resources, strengthen organizational capacity, and ensure KIA can continue delivering meaningful programs and services across the Kitikmeot Region.

Inuit beneficiaries who meet the qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply and will be given preference in accordance with the Nunavut Agreement.

Compensation: $195,790 – $250,595

• Northern Allowance (NNA): $27,311.52
• Comprehensive Benefits: NEBS package and Vacation Travel Allowance (VTA)
• Housing: Available

Apply in Confidence:

Please send your CV and a thoughtful letter of introduction to: Mike D’Amico – mike.damico@stratford.group

Applications close October 12, 2026

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.