Financial Controller

Waycobah First Nation; Whycocomagh; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wekoqmaq First Nation is searching for a Financial Controller to oversee accounting functions and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in accounting standards and possess strong organizational skills. This position offers a competitive compensation package, including benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

Pension plan

Vacation time

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or public accounting practice is essential.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards is a must.
• Demonstrated skills in communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Preparing financial reports for stakeholders on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis.
• Liaising with auditors and coordinating annual audits.
• Assisting in budget preparation and maintaining integrity in financial reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Accuracy

Planning and time management

Education

CPA designation (preferred)

4+ years experience in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The community of Wekoqmaq First Nation is approximately 44 kilometers north of the Canso Causeway and 115 kilometers south of Industrial Cape Breton. It is bordered by the Bras Dor Lake and a mountainous range known as Skye Mountain. Wekoqmaq itself is comprised of 828.5 hectares of land. The Mikmaq were the first peoples to populate the shores of the lake. The area is rich in hunting and fishing grounds the landscape is tranquil and picturesque.

Wekoqmaq First Nation is a progressive community on the rise. For the past decade, Chief and Council, along with the management team, have been focused on building a self-sustaining economy for their community members. A diverse portfolio of enterprises has resulted in significant and strategic investments in community infrastructure and hundreds of sustainable employment opportunities for community members and beyond.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Controller will focus on ensuring accurate and reliable departmental financial reports are provided to internal and external stakeholders on a monthly, quarterly and yearly basis. This includes working with departmental leaders to ensure that they understand departmental results, budgets, and the implication of operational decisions being made. The Controller will be responsible for a variety of general accounting support functions for the financial reporting function.

Responsibilities will include :

• Preparing and distributing monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports required for internal and external stakeholders within defined deadlines.
• Preparing the general ledger account reconciliations with supporting working papers.
• Month end accruals and journal entries.
• Assisting the CFO in preparation of departmental budgets and compile for further approval by the CEO, and Chief & Council.
• Supporting the CFO in preparing monthly forecasts, by incorporating historical results and future assumptions.
• Liaison with year-end financial statement auditors and coordinating information needed to complete the annual audit.
• Coordinating any procedural changes that impact monthly financial results with the finance team and revise methods as needed in an effort to maintain integrity of the financial reports released.
• Assistance with the following : yearly T4 preparation and reconciliation back to CRA records, completing financial reports needed for external funders, and assisting the CFO with the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for efficient, accurate and reliable accounting.
• Taking courses and webinars to stay up to date and current with Public Sector Accounting Standards and other financial related matters specific to First Nation Accounting.
• Other related duties as required.

The ideal candidate will possess :

• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• 4+ years experience in a similar role or in public accounting practice.
• Thorough knowledge of Canadian Accounting Standards.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft office, especially Excel.
• Ability to work independently and as a collaborative team member.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information.
• Demonstrated planning, organizational, prioritization and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.

Compensation :

Wekoqmaq First Nation offers competitive compensation packages including medical / dental, pension plan and vacation. In addition to an attractive remuneration package, there is ample opportunity to grow with the community.

Conditions of employment :

• Provide satisfactory clearance of criminal record check;
• Valid Nova Scotia driver's license and reliable transportation.
• This position will remain open until filled and may close at any time

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Financial Controller • Whycocomagh, NS, Canada