Finance Officer

Coordinated Financial Services Unit; Tipton; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory’s Coordinated Financial Services Unit is seeking a Finance Officer to deliver budget support, financial analysis, and accounting administration to programs and departments. Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, you will help with budgeting, reporting, and financial stewardship across entities.

Responsibilities include preparing budgets, monitoring expenditures, producing monthly statements, bank reconciliations, and supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with financial accounting software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet applications.
• Ability to generate, read and design spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively.
• Experience working with First Nations and knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Managers with annual budget preparation, budget monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Monitor departmental revenues and expenditures and provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Perform monthly recurring, miscellaneous accounting entries for WUT and affiliated entities.
• Prepare and distribute monthly departmental financial statements, budget reports, and General Ledger listings for senior management.
• Perform bookkeeping and financial records for assigned affiliated entities, special projects, and programs.
• Complete band owned entity bank reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and balanced.
• Support departments in the preparation and submission of funding reports and ensure compliance with funding agreement requirements.
• Maintain financial records, budget files, contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation for assigned departments and programs.
• Assist with audit preparation by compiling schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to information requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, processes, and service delivery while providing support to departments and finance team members.
• Participate in meetings, training, special projects, and other duties assigned by the Chief Financial Controller

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Diploma in Business Administration or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Financial accounting software

Job description

Nakiiwin Azheyaaksin
Employment Opportunity
Finance Officer (2)

Summary

The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Coordinated Financial Services Unit (CFSU) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Finance Officer. Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, the Finance Officer provides budget support, financial analysis, funding reporting assistance, and accounting administration services to Program Managers and departments. This position serves as a key resource for departmental financial planning and decision-making while contributing to the effective stewardship and accountability of WUT financial resources.
The responsibilities within this position are flexible and may be adjusted according to community and organizational needs and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Program Managers with annual budget preparation, budget monitoring, and variance analysis.
• Monitor departmental revenues and expenditures and provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.
• Perform monthly reoccurring, miscellaneous accounting entries for WUT and affiliated entities.
• Prepare and distribute monthly departmental financial statements, budget reports, and General Ledger listings for senior management.
• Perform bookkeeping and financial records for assigned affiliated entities, special projects, and programs.
• Complete band owned entity bank reconciliations to ensure financial records are accurate and balanced.
• Support departments in the preparation and submission of funding reports and ensure compliance with funding agreement requirements.
• Maintain financial records, budget files, contracts, agreements, and supporting documentation for assigned departments and programs.
• Assist with audit preparation by compiling schedules, supporting documentation, and responding to information requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial reporting, processes, and service delivery while providing support to departments and finance team members.
• Participate in meetings, training, special projects, and other duties assigned by the Chief Financial Controller

Requirements

• Post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Accounting
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with financial accounting software
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, email, and internet applications
• Must have the ability to generate, read and design spreadsheets
• Ability to work in a multi-tasking environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
• Exercise good judgment, show initiative and be proactive
• Experience working with First Nations and knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and culture.

Salary Range: Grade 5, Step 1 – $65,009.

3rd Posting Date: October 26th, 2026 Closing Date: Open Until Filled