Finance Controller – Jordan’s Principle

Wiikwemkoong; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services invites applications for the Jordan’s Principle Finance Controller. This position oversees and administers financial management for the Jordan’s Principle program, ensuring policy adherence and timely reporting within the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.

The role reports directly to the Director of Child and Family Services and requires strong accounting knowledge, integrity, and a community-centered approach in a culturally respectful setting.

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant post-secondary diploma in accounting or business admin.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience; 5 years financial management experience.
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure WUT finance policies are adhered to per funding agreements.
• Manage all funding components of the Jordan’s Principle program.
• Ensure financial matters are completed timely within funding timelines.
• Ensure accountability and compliance with funding agreements and claims.
• Provide financial assistance in the development and management of funding claims.
• Reconcile approved claims to reflect monthly spending.
• Complete federal funding reports as required and per funding agreements.
• Input financial documentation into the case management software regularly.

Skills

Communication

Conflict resolution

Problem solving

Education

University degree in business administration or accounting

Post secondary diploma in business administration or accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin

Employment Opportunity

Finance Controller – Jordan’s Principle Program

Wiikwemkoong Child and Family Services is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Jordan’s Principle Finance Controller. Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Child and Family Services oversees and advocates for child and family matters by following the principals and ethics of Wiikwemkoong Gchi Naaknigewin, Wiikwemkoong’s Children’s Bill of Rights and Wiikwemkoong Community Standards. This will ensure the services are culturally appropriate to support the community’s children and families in alignment with Anishnaabe values and practices. The Jordan’s Principle Finance Controller will report directly to the Director of Child and Family Services.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensuring that the WUT finance policies are adhered to in accordance with government funding agreements.
• Manage all funding components of the Jordan’s Principle program.
• Ensure that fiscal financial matters are completed in a timely manner and within timelines for management of the Jordan’s Principle program.
• Ensure accountability and compliance with approved funding agreements and approved individual and group claims for infants, children and youth from the Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory.
• Provide financial assistance in the development and management of WUT’s Jordan’s Principle individual and group funding claims.
• Reconcile approved individual and group claims to ensure that spending reflects approvals for individual and group claims monthly.
• Complete federal funding reports when required and in accordance with approved funding agreements.
• Input financial documentation into the case management software system on a regular and consistent basis.

REQUIREMENTS

• University Degree in business administration or accounting. Post Secondary diploma in business administration or accounting may be considered.
• 2 years’ work-related experience will be considered.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management.
• Excellent communication, Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s programs and services.
• Experience working with various office systems and proficient computer skills.
• Ability to understand and speak Anishnaabemowin is a definite asset.

Salary: $ 93,897.00 Location: In-Office Wiikwemkoong Posting Date: September 16th, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until filled

Confidential: Finance Controller – Jordan’s Principle, Child and Family Services

Box 112 19A Complex Drive

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Indian Reserve

Wiikwemkoong ON P0P 2J0

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