Financial Specialist - Support Services

First Nations Financial Management Board; Vancouver, Kitchener; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Financial Specialist to support First Nation clients across Canada. This role involves remote accounting services and training, fostering relationships to promote financial administration laws and certification. The ideal candidate will have a degree in finance or accounting, along with significant experience in financial services. You will collaborate closely with clients to assess needs and deliver tailored training on financial topics. Offering a hybrid work environment, this position emphasizes professional development and supports Indigenous applicants, making it a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about community finance.

Benefits

Salary

Bonus

Benefits

Retirement Pension Plan (RPP)

Vacation

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services and internal controls.
• Degree in Finance or related field; CPA is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with First Nation clients for FAL implementation.
• Assist clients with remote accounting support and training.

Skills

Financial Management

Accounting

Budgeting

GAAP Knowledge

ERP Software

Microsoft Office

Client Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

CPA designation

Tools

ERP Software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Financial Officer, the Financial Specialist, Support Services, supports selected First Nation clients across Canada through remote accounting and ongoing training.

Accountabilities

• Develop relationships with assigned clients with an approved Financial Administration Law (FAL) to promote, build trust, and secure buy-in for FAL implementation and FMS certification;
• Collaborate with First Nation clients to conduct needs assessments for FMS Support Services and identify remote accounting and training opportunities;
• Perform any other tasks assigned by the FMS Support Services management team;
• Support First Nation FAL clients in achieving FMS certification by facilitating, empowering, motivating, and educating.

Remote Accounting Services

• Develop a remote accounting service schedule with the client and FMS Senior Financial Officer based on the readiness assessment;
• Assist clients with remote accounting support, including processing claims, verifying invoices, managing accounts, liaising with vendors, maintaining financial records, preparing financial statements, and other related tasks.

Training and Capacity Development

• Develop a training plan with the FMS Senior Financial Officer based on initial needs assessment;
• Deliver training on topics such as journal entries, budgeting, bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field;
• CPA designation or progress towards it is an asset;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial services, funding management, and internal controls;
• Experience with information systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Office;
• Strong knowledge of GAAP;
• Experience with federal organizations and Indigenous cultures is an asset;
• Fluent in English; additional languages are assets.

Working Conditions

• Based in West Vancouver, BC, with remote or hybrid options;
• Requires regional and national travel.

What We Offer

• Salary, bonus, benefits, RPP, vacation, and professional development opportunities;

FMB is an equal opportunity employer, prioritizing Indigenous applicants.