Department of Finance.
Sumas First Nation is comprised of compassionate individuals who are a part of an innovative and cultural team. A team that is committed to improving the quality of life for present and all future generations. We are a diverse and progressive team that is dedicated to balance through respect and culture, history and tradition while caring for the land and all living things.
The role of the Finance Department is to assist the Chief and Council to strengthen the effectiveness, efficiency, and accountability of its operation. The team provides support and advice to all operating Departments within the organization to assist them in accomplishing their financial and technological objectives.
The finance team includes but it not limited to: Finance Manager, Finance Officer, Accounts Payable and Receivable, Payroll, Human Resources and Information Technology (IT).
Finance
- The Department provides Chief and Council with a financial planning function through development of budgets, cash flow projections and work plan.
- Finance also serves Chief and Council in the financial integrity function through management of banking, insurance, asset management, investment and borrowing, and audits.
- The Department provides regular financial reporting to Chief and Council, Band Management, Departments, outside funding agencies and Government, Banks and to Membership.
- Finance supplies payment services to all Departments in the form of vendor payments and payments to employees, students, Members and Social Assistance clients.
- The Finance Department works with other Departments to administer the revenue function, ensuring that all revenues are collected and properly recorded.
The Sumas First Nation has a robust team…
to deliver all of our programs and services. Human Resources supports all of our Departments so the Nation can:
- Recruit and retain skilled employees who best meet SFN business objectives while fostering our vision and culture.
- Provide employment opportunities for Members.
- Offer training and professional development to support staff growth and career advancement with the nation.
- Create opportunities for employees to learn about SFN culture and traditions and provide structure and support for workplace accountability.
- Conduct performance management to track achievement of job goals and expectations.
- Maintain fair, effective HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure policies and practices for a safe work environment are in place, and support employee wellness.
SFN Financial Statements
2023 SFN Financial Statements
2022 SFN Financial Statements
2021 SFN Financial Statements
Annual Financial Information
2024 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2023 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2022 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2021 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2020 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2019 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2018 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2017 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
2016 SFN Financial Information – Remuneration and Expenses for Elected Officials
In accordance with the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, financial statements and the Statement for Remuneration & Expenses for Chief and Council must be publicly disclosed.
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