FINANCE MANAGER

Northern-Inter--tribal-Health-Authorit; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary/benefits package

Job summary

Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations, budgeting, and reporting in a First Nations health agency. The role requires strong leadership, GAAP expertise, and experience with SAGE 300.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, prepare reports, ensure compliance, and maintain contracts and banking relationships. Travel as required and a focus on confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Business Administration.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Knowledge of SAGE 300 accounting software is mandatory.
• CPA designation preferred or CPA progression within 2 years.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and generating financial reports.
• Familiarity with CRA remittance requirements and nonprofit reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and manage annual program budgets and financial forecasts.
• Provide monthly and annual financial reports and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Maintain policy and procedures manual and related administration forms.
• Manage banking relationships and fund transfer processes; ensure audit readiness.

Skills

Financial acumen

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce/Business Administration

Tools

SAGE 300

Job description

FINANCE MANAGER – Full Time

Prince Albert, Saskatchewan

The Northern Inter Tribal Health Authority is a dynamic and evolving First Nations healthcare agency that provides health program support to its four northern partners, Prince Albert Grand Council, Meadow Lake Tribal Council, Lac La Ronge Indian Band, and Peter Ballantyne Cree Nation.

POSITION MANDATE

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager performs professional, advisory, and confidential financial duties in accordance with the Financial Management Policy and Procedures Manual. The Finance Manager will prepare annual program budgets, provide monthly and annual financial reports, and ensure financial management is consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and meets audit standards. Responsible for the financial management policy and procedures manual maintenance, developing appropriate administration forms and approval processes, banking relationships and collaboration, and compliance with the terms and conditions of transfer agreement funding.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will be an innovative professional with thorough knowledge of Financial Management. The required knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• An undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or Business Administration.
• A minimum of 5 years of accounting or finance work experience. Equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge and experience with the SAGE 300 accounting software is mandatory.
• Completion of a Professional Accounting designation is preferred, i.e. CPA or currently enrolled in the CPA program with successful completion within 2 years.
• Experience in developing budgets, forecasting, customizing and generating financial reports.
• Knowledge of Canada Revenue Agency remittance requirements and other provincial and regulatory bodies.
• Knowledge of a non-profit organization’s financial reporting processes.
• Knowledge and experience in preparing contracts.
• Experience working in a First Nations organization and/or the ability to speak a First Nations language is an asset.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality for sensitive information.
• Strong leadership, supervisory and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as required.

NITHA has a competitive salary/benefits package.

Closing Date: OPEN UNTIL FILLED