Finance Manger

Sheguiandah First Nation; Sheguiandah; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheguiandah First Nation is hiring a Finance Manager for a permanent role that involves overseeing daily accounting, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing financial transactions. The ideal candidate should have a degree in finance, relevant experience, and strong skills in reconciliation and financial oversight. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the community's financial management while working in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in financial manager role or full accounting cycle.
• CPA designation or working towards one is an asset.
• Relevant industry courses in finance or accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily accounting activities.
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable.
• Adjust and manage capital assets and long-term debt.

Skills

Financial Oversight

Accounting Practices

Reconciliation

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Job description

Sheguiandah First Nation (SFN) is seeking a Finance Manager to fill a permanent position. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the efficient and effective oversight and coordination of the daily accounting activities of SFN and ensure all accounting operations are under applicable legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines.
DUTIES:
• Reconciliation of opening general ledger balances including accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Identification and adjustments to accounts receivable and accounts payable, including additions work to obtain a statement of accounts
• Reconciliation of ISC revenue including reallocation to correct programs
• Capital asset adjustments including identification and adjustments for capital adjustments for capital additions, WIP transfer and amortization expense
• Adjustments made to the operating GL account and related bank reconciliation to remove cheques and deposits recorded in the incorrect period
• Adjustments to ISC, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Mnaamodzawin and other source of funding
• Adjustments made to Ottawa Trust Funds accounts
• Reallocation of revenue and expenses to appropriate programs
• Identification and reconciliation of transfer and administration charge-back accounts
• Adjustments to long-term debt for principal repayments
• Adjustments to prepaid expenses, loan receivables and investments
• Allocation of housing tenant rent to proper programs
• Identification and recognition of bad debts for tenant receivables
• Reconciliations and identification of deferred revenue
• Department and program discussions with management
• Other duties as may arise, or as requested by the Director of Operations or Chief and Council
• Reconciliation and accounting assistance for Ontario Works account
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business and/or industry course relevant to accounting or finance
• 2+ years experience in a financial manager role or financial experience in a full accounting cycle role within a First Nation organization
• CPA designation or working towards designation would be considered an asset
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Please submit an application that includes a cover letter, resume and three (3) work-related references, CPIC
and VSC. Incomplete applications will not be considered, applicants are also encouraged to request a full job description.
Direct applications to:
“Finance Manager”
142 Ogemah Miikan, Sheguiandah, ON P0P 1W0
Email: [e-mail] or Fax: [phone]
We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants