Finance and Admin Manager

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lac La Ronge Indian Band is seeking a Finance & Admin Manager for the Woodland Wellness Centre in La Ronge, SK. You will lead budgeting, financial controls, reporting, and funding applications to support programs and Aboriginal services.

You will supervise accounting operations, payroll, and O&M staff, ensuring compliance, timely remittances, and strong governance across the centre's finances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, administration, and leadership roles.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting, monitoring, and analysis.
• Experience with internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts with external vendors and service providers.
• Experience identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and own a reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and SGI Driver's Abstract.

Responsibilities

• Develop program budgets aligned with Woodland Wellness Centre's objectives.
• Provide guidance on budget development, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with funding guidelines.
• Monitor program budgets, identify variances, and work with program managers to address any deviations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing insights and recommendations to the Director, Woodland Wellness Centre.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and financial trends to support informed decision-making.
• Identify potential funding opportunities from various sources to help support the vision, mission and values of WWC.
• Develop and submit funding applications, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and submitted within deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies to enhance future funding prospects.
• Direct and supervise the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Ensure timely finalization of payroll, and ensure all remittances are paid on time.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Conduct regular audits of financial records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and funding requirements.
• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the Woodland Wellness Centre and ensure administrative services effectively support programs and operational needs.
• Provide overall management and oversight of the Operations and Maintenance Unit, ensuring facilities, equipment, vehicles, grounds, and related operational services are maintained effectively.
• Supervise and provide direction to Operations and Maintenance staff, including establishing work priorities, assigning duties, monitoring completion of work, and addressing operational issues.

Skills

Budget development

Financial management

Internal controls

Contract negotiation

Leadership

Risk management

Organizational skills

Driver's licence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

CPA designation preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

ERP familiarity

Job description

OPEN COMPETITION

Finance & Admin Manager (Permanent Full-Time)

Based out of the Woodland Wellness Centre in La Ronge, SK.

The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:

• Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to develop program budgets aligned with the Woodland Wellness Centre's objectives.
• Provide guidance on budget development, ensuring accuracy, feasibility, and compliance with funding guidelines.
• Monitor program budgets, identify variances, and work with program managers to address any deviations.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with funding requirements.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, providing insights and recommendations to the Director, Woodland Wellness Centre.
• Monitor budgets, expenses, and financial trends to support informed decision-making.
• Identify potential funding opportunities from various sources to help support the vision, mission and values of WWC.
• Develop and submit funding applications, ensuring all required documentation is accurate and submitted within deadlines.
• Build and maintain relationships with funding agencies to enhance future funding prospects.
• Direct and supervise the day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, to ensure accuracy and timely processing.
• Ensure timely finalization of payroll, and ensure all remittances are paid on time.
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial assets and prevent fraudulent activities.
• Conduct regular audits of financial records to ensure compliance with accounting standards and funding requirements.
• Oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the Woodland Wellness Centre and ensure administrative services effectively support programs and operational needs.
• Provide overall management and oversight of the Operations and Maintenance Unit, ensuring facilities, equipment, vehicles, grounds, and related operational services are maintained effectively.
• Supervise and provide direction to Operations and Maintenance staff, including establishing work priorities, assigning duties, monitoring completion of work, and addressing operational issues.

The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• Professional accounting designation (CPA) is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, administration, and leadership roles.
• Strong financial acumen with a deep understanding of budget development, monitoring, and financial analysis.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial information.
• Experience in negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts with external vendors and service providers.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating financial and operational risks.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, planning, and prioritization skills.
• Must have a valid Class 5 Driver's Licence and own a reliable vehicle.
• Must be able to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and SGI Driver's Abstract.

Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skill sets and experience.