Senior Financial Officer (Remote) — Finance Leader

First-Nations-Financial-Management-Board; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Wellness days & holidays

Pension plan with matching

Professional development

Diverse team

Remote & hybrid options

Job summary

First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) seeks a seasoned finance professional to support FMS operations and staff. You will mentor team members, enhance the QMS, and develop training on bookkeeping, budgeting, and reporting for First Nations clients.

You will assist with not-for-profit financial practices, internal controls, and day-to-day operations, including payroll and month-end tasks, to deliver robust financial services.

Qualifications

• A Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or another business-related field.
• A CPA designation is required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience; Senior Financial Officer or similar role preferred.
• Experience with Indigenous Governments/communities is an asset.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting and internal controls.
• Experience with Sage 300 and advanced Excel; Adagio is an asset.
• Ability to prepare, analyze, and present financial reports to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and deliver FMS Support Services.
• Provide mentorship, training, and ongoing support to team members.
• Develop and enhance the FMS QMS to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Deliver training and knowledge transfer on bookkeeping, financial management, and reporting.
• Assist clients with budgeting, internal controls, policies, and day-to-day operations.
• Support the full accounting cycle including reconciliations, cash management, payroll, AR, and reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and year-end processes.
• Prepare financial statements and reports for Council and senior management.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Education

CPA designation

Degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics

Tools

Sage 300

Microsoft Excel

Adagio

Job description

First Nations Financial Management Board (FMB) seeks a seasoned finance professional to support FMS operations and staff. You will mentor team members, enhance the QMS, and develop training on bookkeeping, budgeting, and reporting for First Nations clients.

You will assist with not-for-profit financial practices, internal controls, and day-to-day operations, including payroll and month-end tasks, to deliver robust financial services.