The finance team is evolving, and we are searching for our next Finance Manager to backfill a recent promotion. This role is responsible for the financial management of the organization to serve the community better.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Finance Manager will be required to produce and analyze financial information critical to Katzie's interests, including preparing, administering, and monitoring operating and capital budgets, monthly accounting, and financial planning and reporting. In addition to the finance responsibilities, the Finance Manager oversees the Finance Team and is responsible for implementing financial plans and policies, ensuring best accounting practices are met, and training and mentoring a staff team.

At KFN, we understand that experiences and qualifications may look different for everyone, and if this job description interests you, we encourage you to apply.

What you will be responsible for:

• Prepare for and participate in annual audits.
• Manage and direct the KFN Finance team, including recruiting, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensuring that all month-end financial accounting duties and all resulting financial reporting are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinating all activities within the Finance Department including accounts payables, accounts receivables, general accounting, payroll, special projects accounting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Providing support to all Departments and their Managers.
• Assisting in the process of monitoring and evaluating services.
• Attending scheduled Department Manager's meetings.
• Performing all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the policies and procedures manual and as directed by the Director of Finance.
• Developing journal entries for new fiscal year budgets.
• Supervising and assisting in developing and maintaining accounting files and records.
• Supervising all accounting, including business transactions, processing accruals and adjustments, reconciling accounts, and preparing monthly accounting statements.
• Supervising and assisting the Finance staff in the process of electronic financial data input.
• Supervising and assisting the Finance staff in payroll activities and reporting.
• Participating in financial planning activities.
• Coordinating the development of the operating and capital budgets.
• Developing and implementing a fixed asset inventory control system.
• Providing support in the development of business proposals.
• Implementing the financial investment plan as directed by the Director of Finance.
• Assisting Senior Management in the development and administration of their budgets.
• Monitoring budgets of all programs and providing Senior Management with regular reports.
• Monitoring accounts payables to ensure that purchases and expenditures are within budget and according to policy.
• Keeping abreast of federal, provincial and municipal developments, laws and policies that may affect the financial operations of the organization.
• Coordinating and/or completing financial reports for various funders, including First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), Indigenous Services Canada (ISC), the Government of Canada, the Province of BC, and others.
• Providing financial statements to the Director of Finance on a regular schedule and as required.
• Prepare for regular meetings, set agendas, and ensure the accurate completion and distribution of minutes.
• Completing year-end adjustments as directed by the Director of Finance.
• Prepared for and participated in supervisory meetings with the Director of Finance.
• Preparing for and participating in annual staff performance evaluations.

What you bring to the position:

• Current CPA designation with Charted Professional Accountants British Columbia
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2 + years' experience in a Financial Management position within a First Nation's environment
• 3 + years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Managerial experience, managing a highly motivated and high-functioning team.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), Canadian Public Sector Accounting Standards, tax laws, and First Nation reporting requirements
• Knowledge and experience working with relevant First Nation Financial Management Board framework of good governance and finance practices.
• Strong computer proficiency, with exceptional Microsoft Excel experience.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to and learn new software.
• Good working knowledge of Adagio accounting software or similar preferred.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills that promote mutually beneficial and respectful professional relationships.
• Ability to develop consultative relationships with the Director of Finance and Chief Administrative Officer.
• High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts.
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to rapidly changing work priorities, ensuring prioritizing and completing tasks on time.
• Ensures focus is given to attention to details within own and departmental work product.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with and direct people with varying backgrounds and levels of expertise.
• Maintains open and professional communications with co-workers, members, and all others who do business with KFN.
• Ability to write concise reports to various audiences.
• Ability to represent and to promote First Nation services.
• Operates as part of a team and is flexible around the boundaries and functions of the job.
• Uphold integrity and confidentiality of all information seen, heard, or obtained in the role; and
• Recognizes and respects all cultural diversity and has an understanding of Aboriginal culture.
• Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures.

What we offer:

• Health and dental coverage with a health spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• Long-term disability benefits
• Paid vacation
• Office closure over winter break
• Pension plan with an employer contribution
• Paid sick day coverage
• Family responsibility days
• Social gatherings and community events
• Staff wellness day
• Cultural learning opportunities