Financial Controller

Sault Community Career Centre; Garden River; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization is seeking a Financial Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations. The successful candidate will manage budgets, ensure compliance with GAAP, and support decision-making in a culturally rich environment. A Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and CPA designation are required, alongside five years of experience. Preference will be given to registered members of the community. The role offers a starting salary ranging from $110,000 to $115,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years related job experience in a similar organization.
• Proven experience in developing standards and audit procedures.
• Knowledge of First Nation culture, values, and traditions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets and accounting policies.
• Oversee cost accounting functions and financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls.
• Manage financial risks and support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Budget management

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) Designation

Tools

Financial software

Job description

GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION IS HIRING

In the spirit of our ancestors and our Treaty, we endeavour to conduct ourselves in a manner that is consistent with the Seven Grandfather Teachings given to us by the Creator. We envision a harmonious community that is built on mutual respect that maintains a healthy balance through prosperity and well-being. Through these actions we intend to create a self‑sustaining community that fulfills the emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual well‑being of all members.

Position: FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

Starting Range: $110,000 to $115,000 Monday to Friday (35‑hour work week)

Location: 7 Shingwauk Street, Garden River, ON

COME JOIN A GROWING AND DYNAMIC ORGANIZATION OFFERING REWARDING CAREERS AND A GREAT WORK ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR KETEGAUNSEEBEE.

As a key member of the finance department, The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations of Garden River First Nation, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements. This role plays a critical leadership function in supporting operational efficiency, cost control, and strategic decision‑making.

Garden River First Nation administers a variety of programs and services. Various department managers oversee their individual programs and overall administrative duties are overseen by a Chief Administrative Officer who is directly responsible to the Council who in turn, are responsible to the membership.

What you will do:

• Develop and maintain budgets, accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee cost accounting functions, including variance analysis, inventory valuation, and yield analysis.
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
• Ensure that financial risks are minimized, and investments are maximized in compliance with the goals of GRFN.
• Manage processes, financial software, developing standards, audit, accounting, corporate finance, tracking budget expenses, financial skills analyzing information, developing budgets, performance management.
• Provides risk management to the corporation.

What you can bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Required CPA (CA, CMA, CGA) Designation
• Required five years related job experience in an organization of similar size including accounting and financial management experience.
• Proven experience in financial software, developing standards, audit, accounting,

Knowledge:

• Knowledge, understanding and experience of First Nation culture, values, and traditions

For a copy of the full job description please email [e-mail]. We thank all those who apply; however, only those applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Persons with disabilities who require accommodation in the application process may submit a request along with their application. By applying to this opportunity, you are confirming you possess either a Canadian Citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit. Must undergo a Clear Criminal record vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment (At Applicant Expense)

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO GARDEN RIVER FIRST NATION REGISTERED MEMBERS. SELF-IDENTIFICATION IS ENCOURAGED. by: February 13 by 4:30 PM. Please include “FIN-CTRL-2026-9” in the email subject line.

Date Posted: February 3 2026