Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting practices, ensuring smooth and efficient processes and accurate financial records
• Supervise and provide day-to-day management to the finance team, including coaching, training and developing high-performing team members, and fostering a collaborative work environment
• Complete bookkeeping tasks including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, financial statements, general ledger, taxation, investments, audit preparation, reconciliation, invoicing, and payroll reports
• Ensure timely and accurate bank deposits, tracking, and credit card reconciliation
• With support from the Director of Finance, forecast financial, budgetary, and annual planning needs
• Resolve financial disputes with a solution-oriented focus
• In conjunction with the Director of Finance, develop strategic goals and objectives, and design an operational framework
• Oversee tax administration, including ensuring property taxation requirements and assessment obligations are met
• Ensure adherence to internal accounting policies and draft policies, procedures following applicable laws for the purpose of establishing sustainable financial practices across the organization
• Identify and recommend outsourcing and capacity building opportunities, as required
• Ensure all internal controls are followed and report any deficiencies to the Director of Finance, along with providing recommendations on opportunities for increased controls
• Perform related work as assigned

Your Toolkit Includes:

• Possess strong accounting skills and knowledge including a grasp of key Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong planning and time management skills
• Ability to display tact, respect and diplomacy
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Professional and self-confident
• Initiative, self-starter, and ability to work with little supervision
• Leadership skills and the ability to supervise, coach, and motivate a diverse team
• Computer literate in Microsoft Office applications with a high proficiency with Excel and Word
• Familiar with accounting and payroll software, specifically Quickbooks and Payworks
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work cooperatively and independently in a team environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to comfortably deal with people from a range of backgrounds in a culturally diverse environment
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team as well as independently
• Understanding of First Nations Community genealogy, traditions, culture and history
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
• Completion of an undergraduate degree or equivalent in accounting, finance, or other relevant field
• At least one of the following accreditations: CPA designation, CPA Finalist, or other recognized professional accounting designation
• 4+ years of experience in an accounting or finance position
• Experience working in an with an Indigenous community considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience budgeting, forecasting, and analyzing financial reports, and audit reporting
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Clear Criminal Record Check