Financial Controller

Listuguj; Wendake; Hybrid; CAD 76,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

A development commission for First Nations is looking for a Financial Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with standards in Wendake, Quebec. The ideal candidate will have a university degree and at least 3 years of project-based financial management experience. Proficiency in Excel and bilingualism in French and English are essential. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and generous vacation allowances. Interested applicants should submit a CV and cover letter by January 8, 2026.

Benefits

A competitive salary

Friday afternoons off

Possibility of a hybrid schedule

Work-life balance

Monthly cell phone plan allowance

Excellent benefits

Two weeks of paid vacation plus two weeks during the holiday season

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a project-based financial management role.
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written.
• Experience or sensitivity relating to First Nations communities is an important asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and validate all financial operations, including invoicing and bookkeeping.
• Manage cash flow and liquidity.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations.
• Develop and monitor project budgets.

Skills

Proficiency in accounting practices and standards applicable to NPOs

Analytical and summarization skills

Teamwork and collaboration

Ability to plan, organize and structure work

Education

University degree in administration, accounting, or relevant field

Tools

Avantage accounting software

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Job description

By joining the First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission (FNQLEDC), you will contribute directly to the economic development of First Nations while being part of a team where commitment, collaboration and respect are at the heart of our actions!

You will also benefit from many advantages, including:

• A competitive salary
• Friday afternoons off
• The possibility of a hybrid schedule (teleworking and working at the office in Wendake)
• A work environment that facilitates work-life balance
• A monthly cell phone plan allowance
• Excellent benefits
• Two weeks of paid vacation starting in the first year, plus two weeks during the holiday season
• And much more!

Salary: The gross annual salary upon hiring is between $76,982 and $80,486 depending on the candidate’s experience and training.

Workplace: 265, Place Chef Michel Laveau, bureau 200, Wendake (Quebec)

Job Description

While reporting directly to senior management, the Financial Controller plays a central role in the organization’s financial stability and transparency. Their responsibilities include overseeing accounting operations, producing analyses, budget planning, accountability, and risk management. In a context where financing is primarily project-based, they simultaneously administer many different agreements, each with specific conditions and deadlines.

Main Functions

• Oversee and validate all financial operations (invoicing, accounts receivable and payable, bookkeeping, bank reconciliations, and supplier payments).
• Manage cash flow and liquidity.
• Prepare and process payroll in accordance with internal policies and legal requirements.
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports.
• Prepare and coordinate project-related accountability.
• Ensure compliance with Accounting Standards for Not-for-Profit Organizations (ASNPO), tax requirements, and obligations set out in funding agreements.
• Prepare annual financial forecasts in collaboration with senior management.
• Develop and monitor project budgets, ensuring the proper and efficient use of funds.
• Participate in audit preparation and collaborate with external auditors.
• Establish and apply a financial risk management procedure.
• Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures governing financial and operational activities.

Eligibility Requirements

• University degree in administration, accounting, or any other relevant combination of academic studies
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in a project-based financial management role
• Very good command of Excel
• Excellent command of French and English, both spoken and written
• Very good command of Avantage accounting software and Microsoft Office 365
• Experience or sensitivity relating to First Nations communities is an important asset
• Valid driver’s license and travel availability

Desired Skills and Attitudes

• Proficiency in accounting practices and standards applicable to NPOs
• Analytical and summarization skills
• Rigour
• Ability to plan, organize and structure work
• Teamwork and collaboration

Are you interested in this position? If so, then please send us your curriculum vitae, along with a mandatory cover letter expressing your interest in the position, no later than 12 p.m. on Thursday, January 8, 2026, to the attention of:

Ms. Jinny Thibodeau Rankin, Executive Director First Nations of Quebec and Labrador Economic Development Commission 265, place Chef Michel Laveau, bureau 200, Wendake (Quebec) G0A 4V0 Email: [e-mail]

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The FNQLHSSC reserves the right to meet with candidates prior to the posting date. Where qualifications are equal or equivalent, applications from First Nations people will be prioritized.