Senior Manager Finance and Accounting

Adams Lake Indian Band; Chase; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Adams Lake Indian Band seeks a Sr. Manager, Finance and Accounting to lead financial operations under the CFO.

You will oversee financial reporting, audits, payroll, cash management, internal controls, and compliance with PSAS and Financial Administration Law. As a senior advisor to leadership, you will strengthen financial systems, policies, and processes to support program delivery, regulatory compliance, and sound decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA designation essential.
• Deep technical knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations; experience managing a distributed finance team.
• Minimum of five years accounting experience at a senior level, preferably in a Band/Business environment with First Nations context.
• Strong leadership and collaboration; ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite and ERP systems such as Adagio or Sage 300.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in PSAS and the Financial Administration Law.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and year‑round audit readiness.
• Oversee general ledger, AR, AP, capital and tax by‑law accounting, including fixed asset continuity.
• Prepare financial content for the annual report.
• Assist with budget preparation for Band operations, programs and related entities.
• Lead year-end and interim audits; liaise with external auditors.
• Manage cash controls, banking relationships, and liquidity forecasting.

Skills

CPA designation

Financial leadership

Communication

Process improvement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA designation

Tools

Sage 300

Adagio

Microsoft 365

Job description

Adams Lake Indian Band is seeking a Sr. Manager, Finance and Accounting to work under the direction of the Adams Lake Band’s Chief Financial Officer. The individual’s main responsibility is to provide leadership and oversight of the Band’s financial operations, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and performance of all accounting functions. This role oversees financial reporting, audits, payroll, cash management, internal controls, and compliance with the Financial Administration Law, Public Sector Accounting Standards (PSAS), and applicable requirements of related entities.

As a senior advisor and trusted partner to leadership, the position ensures financial systems, policies, and processes effectively support program delivery, regulatory compliance, and informed decision‑making. This position will join a professional team including staff working towards their CPA and there will be times additional training or mentorship may be requested. The Sr. Manager is responsible for timely and accurate financial reporting to Chief and Council, management, funders, and regulators, maintaining year‑round audit readiness, leading and developing the Finance team, managing external financial service providers, and collaborating across the organization to promote sound financial stewardship and operational efficiency.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements in compliance with PSAS and the Financial Administration Law.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and year‑round audit readiness.
• Oversee general ledger, AR, AP, capital and tax by‑law accounting, including fixed asset continuity.
• Prepare financial content for the annual report.
• Assist with budget preparation for Band operations, programs and related entities.

2. Compliance, Internal Controls & Audit

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, Financial Administration Law, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead yearend and interim audits and serve as primary liaison with external auditors.
• Implement and monitor internal controls, financial policies, and procedures.
• Ensure timely resolution of audit findings and safeguard the integrity and security of financial records.

3. Treasury, Risk & Financial Sustainability

• Manage cash controls for general and restricted accounts, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity monitoring.
• Oversee banking relationships, financial agreements, and financial risk management.
• Conduct annual insurance reviews and provide recommendations in collaboration with the CFO.
• Champion ongoing improvement of financial systems, workflows, and reporting processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Oversee procurement policies, processes, and financial commitments; contribute to proposals when necessary.
• Support funding, regulatory, and agency reporting requirements.
• Manage financial services contracts, including ERP, audit, and banking services.

5. Strategic Advisory, Communication & Collaboration

• Prepare and present financial reports, including confidential reports, to senior management, CFO, and Chief and Council as required.
• Participate in operational and management teams to support cross‑departmental planning and budgeting.
• Develop and implement finance policies and provide strategic and operational financial advice.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field and professional designation CPA.
• Deep technical knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and regulations, with demonstrated expertise in the practical management of a disbursed Finance team.
• Minimum of five (5) years accounting experience at a senior level, preferably within a Band/Business environment, with an appreciation of First Nations values.
• Strong leader and collaborator with the ability to communicate and influence at all organizational levels.
• Proven in driving process improvements, efficiencies, and best practices.
• Thrives in fast‑paced environments, managing multiple priorities with professionalism and urgency.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite, Adagio, Sage 300 or similar ERPs.
• Able to read, interpret and comply with laws, regulations and other legal documents pertaining to the Band.
• Commitment to and respect for the spirit and intent behind the rules and core values of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise 4-5 staff members within the Finance department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Continuous visual concentration on computer/laptop and/or calculator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The majority of work is performed in the office.

EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE

Office – Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS

Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full time permanent position

Salary ranges from $120,000 – $135,000 dependent on education and experience.

Location: this position is expected to work in office on site; however, we would be willing to arrange a day or two work arrangements from our Salmon Arm location.

Hours per week: 75 hours bi-weekly (max 37.5 hrs./week), with flexibility in hours/days of work.

WHY US?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays.

Competition will remain open until the suitable candidate is found.

Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

ALIB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or revise advertised positions;

although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.