Financial Specialist

First-Nations-Financial-Management-Board; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellness days

Professional development

Diverse team

Remote/hybrid options

Job summary

The First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) is a national not-for-profit organization that strengthens governance and financial practices for First Nations communities. This role supports FRAP delivery, builds client relationships, and drives FAL and FMS readiness through remote accounting and training initiatives.

You will partner with the Senior Financial Officer to develop training plans, design remote service schedules, and help clients achieve FMS certification.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• CPA designation or progress towards CPA is an asset.
• At least 5 years in financial services including reporting, funding agreements, and internal controls.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Sage 300 is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial governance.
• Understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history; willingness to ongoing education.
• Fluent in English; French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of FRAP to help First Nations address overdue financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Develop relationships with clients with approved Financial Administration Law.
• Build trust to implement FAL and prepare for FMS certification.
• Conduct the FMS Support Services needs assessment and identify opportunities for remote accounting and training opportunities.
• With the Senior Financial Officer, develop a training plan.
• Develop a remote accounting service schedule based on readiness assessment.
• Support First Nation FAL clients to achieve FMS certification via remote accounting services, training, and capacity development.
• Complete any other tasks as requested by FMS Support Services management team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Indigenous culture awareness

English fluency

French language

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

CPA designation or progress towards CPA

Tools

Sage 300

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are

Join us at the First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB), where we support First Nations to strengthen their governance and financial practices. Since our establishment in 2006 under the First Nations Fiscal Management Act, we have been dedicated to providing fully optional tools and services tailored to meet the unique needs of First Nations communities.

As an independent organization governed by a Board of Directors, the FMB is committed to fostering self-determination and financial sustainability. Be a part of our mission to support First Nations in achieving their financial goals and enhancing their administrative capabilities.

Why Apply

• Flexible work hours and a 37.5-hour work week
• Above average wellness days, and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A talented, diverse, and inclusive team doing transformative work on a national scale
• Remote and hybrid work opportunities available

What You Will Do

• Support the delivery of the Financial Reporting and Audit Preparation Services (FRAP), an FMB-led initiative designed to help First Nations address overdue financial reporting and audit requirements while strengthening financial governance and supporting economic self-determination.
• Develop relationships with assigned clients that have an approved Financial Administration Law.
• Build trust and secure buy-in to implement their FAL and ultimately prepare for FMS certification.
• Conduct the FMS Support Services needs assessment and identify opportunities for remote accounting and training opportunities.
• With the Senior Financial Officer, develop a training plan based on the information provided in the initial needs assessment.
• Develop a remote accounting service schedule based on the priorities identified in the FMS Support Services readiness assessment.
• Support First Nation FAL clients to achieve FMS certification via full cycle remote accounting services, training, and capacity development.
• Complete any other tasks as requested by FMS Support Services management team.

Who You Are

• A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field; A CPA designation or progress towards a CPA designation considered an asset.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in providing financial services including reporting, funding agreements, and internal controls preferably within an Indigenous, government, or not for profit environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with Microsoft Office and information and data management systems; Sage 300 an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Must have an understanding, awareness and appreciation of Indigenous culture and history; Willing to participate in ongoing education and training for the role including Indigenous studies.
• Must be fluent in English (spoken and written), French (spoken and written) an asset.

Equivalent or relevant education and/or experience may be considered.

What to Expect

FMB aims to keep the recruitment process as open as possible. As such, candidates can expect the following steps:

• Initial phone screen
• Panel interview with 3 FMB members
• Financial knowledge assessment
• References, background check, and a trait assessment
• Offer

FMB is an equal opportunity employer that recognizes and celebrates the diversity of all First Nations and people across Canada. We are an inclusive organization that treats all employees equally. As a First Nations Organization, applicants of Indigenous descent will be given preference.