Board-Jobs in Kanada

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.