Financial Analyst at Seabird Island Band

Seabird Island Band; Agassiz; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health and dental benefits

A pension plan with employer matching

Paid vacation and sick time

Professional development opportunities

A collaborative team environment

Job summary

Seabird Island Band is seeking a Financial Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting across programs. Reporting to the Comptroller, you will analyze financial data, prepare summaries, and coordinate year-end activities while collaborating with department leaders and auditors.

This community-focused role emphasizes integrity, cultural respect, and continuous improvement. Ideal candidate has a degree in accounting or finance and at least three years of progressive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum three years of progressive financial analysis experience.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and financial technologies.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial and statistical data to support organizational decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct reconciliations, cost analysis, and overhead allocations.
• Perform full-cycle accounting for assigned programs or ventures.
• Assist with year-end processes, audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate financial information for corporate and charitable tax filings.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and expenditures.
• Collaborate with auditors, funding agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and processes.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Reporting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Financial systems

Job description

Position Overview

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Term: Full-time, Permanent. Location: Seabird Island Band Office, Agassiz, BC. Schedule: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:30 pm. Salary: Starting from $37.51 an hour – Depending on skills and experiences.

About Us

Seabird Island is committed to creating culturally safe, inclusive workplaces grounded in Indigenous knowledge, values, and ways of being. We support a diverse range of teams across Seabird and are dedicated to fostering healthy workplaces, strong leadership, and meaningful employee experiences.

About the Role

Join Sq'éwqel (Seabird Island Band) as a Financial Analyst and play a key role in supporting the financial health and sustainability of our organization. Reporting to the Comptroller, you will provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and accounting support that helps drive informed decision-making across departments.

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about delivering meaningful insights, improving processes, and contributing to a community-focused organization that values collaboration, accountability, and cultural respect.

Key Responsibilities

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Analyze financial and statistical data to support organizational decision-making.
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Conduct reconciliations, cost analysis, and overhead allocations.
• Perform full-cycle accounting for assigned programs or ventures.
• Assist with year-end processes, audits, and financial statement preparation.
• Coordinate financial information for corporate and charitable tax filings.
• Partner with department leaders to monitor budgets and expenditures.
• Collaborate with auditors, funding agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, reporting, and processes.

About You

You are a detail-oriented and analytical finance professional with experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and full-cycle accounting. You enjoy working with data to solve problems, identify trends, and support strategic decision-making.

You thrive in collaborative environments, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and bring a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

Experience working with Indigenous communities or a genuine interest in supporting First Nations organizations is considered a strong asset.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum three years of progressive financial analysis experience.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of accounting systems and financial technologies.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Commitment to ethical financial practices and confidentiality.
• Valid Class 5 driver's licence and reliable transportation.

Assets

• Experience working in a non-profit, public sector, or First Nations environment.
• Experience supporting Indigenous communities through finance, accounting, or financial planning.
• Knowledge of First Nations cultures, traditions, and community dynamics.
• Understanding of culturally safe practices and Indigenous perspectives.

Why Work with Us

• Extended health and dental benefits
• A pension plan with employer matching
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Professional development opportunities
• A collaborative team environment

Indigenous candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.