Finance Manager

BCCPA; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental

3 weeks vacation

2 weeks Christmas leave

Half-day every second Friday

12 paid sick days

5 unpaid cultural days

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Job summary

Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band seeks a Finance Manager to provide hands-on and strategic financial leadership. You will strengthen budgeting, planning, reporting, and internal controls while partnering with leadership to protect resources and support sustainable growth.

The role is based in Burns Lake, BC, in-office, reporting to the General Manager with advisory duties to Chief and Council. A CPA and Indigenous-sector experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Five years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset management, audit preparation, funding agreements, payroll, policies and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations and administration practices.
• Proficiency in Excel, data analysis and systems.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders and communicate complex financial information.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with Indigenous organizations or First Nation government would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Leading annual and long-term budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Preparing financial reports, variance analyses, dashboards and briefing materials for leadership and funders.
• Providing financial guidance to support responsible decision-making and accountability.
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations: A/P, A/R, payroll, reconciliations, GL, purchasing and records.
• Strengthening internal controls, policies and procedures.
• Monitoring funding agreements, reporting deadlines and compliance.
• Supporting funding applications, budgets, claims and related documents.
• Leading audit preparation, year-end close and auditor responses.
• Identifying risks and proposing practical solutions.
• Supervising finance staff and supporting development.
• Building financial understanding across the organization.

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Financial reporting

Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication of financial info

Confidentiality

Education

Post-secondary education in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

Adagio

PayDirt

Job description

Who We Are

Nee Tahi Buhn First Nation is located on the south shore of Francois Lake in beautiful British Columbia. With deep roots in our land, language, and traditions, we are proud to be a vibrant and resilient community. Our Nation is home to approximately 140 members, and we are committed to preserving our rich heritage while building a strong future for the next generations.

At Nee Tahi Buhn, we believe in creating a positive, respectful, and supportive environment where both community and team members can thrive. We honour our past and work toward a bright future built on cultural strength and community well-being.

Overview of the Role

The Finance Manager provides hands-on and strategic financial leadership for Nee Tahi Buhn Indian Band. This role is responsible for strengthening financial planning, budgeting, reporting, audit readiness, internal controls and financial administration practices across the organization. Working closely with the General Manager, Chief and Council, managers, employees, funders, auditors and external advisors, the Finance Manager will help establish clear financial processes, support responsible decision-making, and build financial capacity throughout the organization.

This is a foundational leadership role for the Band. The successful candidate will bring strong technical finance skills, a practical and organized approach, and the ability to explain financial information clearly to people with varying levels of financial knowledge. The role requires someone who can respectfully support managers and leadership to understand budgets, monitor variances, strengthen accountability and make informed decisions that protect the Nation’s resources and support long-term sustainability.

Location: Band office and community,Burns Lake, BC

Employment Status: Full-time, permanent

Work Arrangement: In office

Reports to: General Manager, with advisory and reporting relationship to Chief and Council

Key Responsibilities

• Leading annual and long-term budgeting, financial planning, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Preparing clear and timely financial reports, variance analysis, dashboards and briefing materials for leadership, funders, Chief and Council.
• Providing practical financial advice to support responsible decision-making, accountability and the sustainable use of resources across the organization.
• Overseeing day-to-day finance operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, reconciliations, general ledger, purchasing, cash management and financial records.
• Strengthening internal controls, approval processes, documentation, financial policies and procedures.
• Monitoring funding agreements, reporting deadlines, eligible expenditures and compliance requirements.
• Supporting funding applications, budgets, claims, reports and related financial documentation.
• Leading audit preparation, year-end close, working papers, and responses to auditor requests.
• Identifying financial risks, reporting gaps, audit findings and control issues, and recommending practical solutions.
• Supervising, coaching and supporting finance staff, including work planning, training, and performance management.
• Building financial understanding across the organization by supporting managers and employees to understand budgets, reports, coding and funding restrictions.
• Modelling confidentiality, professionalism, accountability, patience and service-oriented leadership.

What You Bring

Skills & Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field; an equivalent combination of education, training and progressive experience may be considered.
• Minimum of five years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
• Minimum of two years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Experience with budgeting, cash flow forecasting, asset management, audit preparation, funding agreements, payroll, financial policies, and internal controls.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, and financial administration practices.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, data analysis and systems.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with various stakeholders.
• Professionalism and ability to communicate complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Preferred

• CPA designation.
• Experience working with a First Nation government, Indigenous organization or community-based organization.

• Experience with Adagio and PayDirt software.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Extended health and dental benefits after 90 days of employment.
• Three weeks of vacation to start.
• Two weeks paid time off over the Christmas holidays.
• Every second Friday is a half day, with a paid half day off.
• 12 paid sick days per year.
• 5 unpaid cultural days per year.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A supportive and community-focused work environment.

Persons of Indigenous ancestry will be given preference pursuant to Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.