Accountant

TIPI Legacy; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work arrangements

Competitive salary

Benefits

RRSP/DPS plan

Job summary

Manitoba Children's Museum Inc is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our team in Winnipeg. The successful candidate will manage financial operations for various client programs and provide financial analysis to support decision-making while ensuring compliance with funding agreements.

This position requires a minimum of 5 years of accounting experience and knowledge of fund accounting, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software systems. A collaborative approach and understanding of Indigenous culture is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and contribution agreement reporting is an asset.
• Experience working with external auditors and audit processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for client programs, projects, and organizations.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reports.
• Monitor expenditures and provide financial analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Strong accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

CPA, CAFM, or other professional designation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software systems

Job description

Aboriginal Strategies is a socially responsible organization dedicated to strengthening the financial wellbeing, governance, and long-term sustainability of Indigenous communities across Canada. Through collaborative partnerships with Indigenous leaders, organizations, administrators, and government agencies, we provide practical financial strategies and trusted advisory services that support accountability, transparency, and community priorities.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and community-minded Accountant to join our growing team. This role is ideal for a finance professional who is passionate about supporting Indigenous initiatives, community development, and organizational success through strong financial leadership.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in supporting Indigenous programs, organizations, and community-based projects through effective financial management, reporting, and strategic guidance. Working closely with clients and internal teams, the successful candidate will oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with funding agreements and accounting standards, and contribute to long-term financial sustainability and capacity‑building initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations for client programs, projects, and organizations
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial reports
• Monitor expenditures and provide financial analysis to support decision‑making
• Ensure compliance with funding agreements, accounting standards, and regulations
• Support audit preparation and coordinate with external auditors
• Assist with financial planning, reporting improvements, and internal controls
• Provide financial guidance, mentorship, and training to clients and community administrators
• Build strong relationships with Indigenous leaders, organizations, and partner agenciesParticipate in meetings, presentations, and occasional travel to client communities

Why Join Aboriginal Strategies?

At Aboriginal Strategies, you will be part of a values‑driven team committed to creating meaningful impact across Indigenous communities in Canada. We offer meaningful work, a collaborative and supportive environment, flexible hybrid work arrangements, opportunities to support community capacity‑building, and a competitive salary, benefits, and RRSP/DPS plan.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressive finance and accounting experience
• CPA, CAFM, or other professional designation considered an asset
• Strong accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting experience
• Knowledge of fund accounting and contribution agreement reporting is an asset
• Experience working with external auditors and audit processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and financial software systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Collaborative approach with the ability to work respectfully with diverse communities and stakeholders
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture, governance, and community priorities is highly valued

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to Teri Berry, Senior Consultant at [e-mail] quoting position #26119.

Contact Information

Head Office: Suite 100 – 1075 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3G 0R8

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]