Senior Finance Officer

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory; Tipton; Sur place; GBP 64 000 - 78 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory in Tipton seeks a Senior Finance Officer to lead general accounting and advise on procedures, controls, reporting, and payroll coverage. The SFO reports to the Chief Financial Controller and acts as the senior technical accounting resource within the finance team. Strong GL, audit support, and Sage 300 with Excel proficiency are required.

Experience with budgeting, month-end close, and collaboration across departments is essential.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience with General Ledger functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency in Sage 300 modules (GL, AR, AP, Payroll, Bank).
• Experience preparing financial reports and reconciliations.

Responsabilités

• Maintain General Ledger accuracy and month-end close.
• Perform complex accounting entries and manage debt schedules.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain financial statements files and budgeting templates.
• Support annual budgeting and consolidate financial data.
• Assist with external audits by preparing working papers.
• Provide coverage in AP/AR/Payroll as needed.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures and records.

Connaissances

General Ledger

Analytical skills

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Formation

Post-secondary degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Outils

Sage 300

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Senior Finance Officer

The Wiikwemkoong Unceded Territory (WUT) Coordinated Financial Services Unit (CFSU) is seeking applications from qualified individuals for the position of Senior Finance Officer (SFO). Reporting to the Chief Financial Controller, the SFO
serves as the senior technical accounting resource within the general finance team and provides guidance and support on
accounting procedures, financial controls, reporting requirements, and casual leave coverage in Accounts Receivable,
Accounts Payable, and Payroll functions.
The responsibilities within this position are flexible and may be adjusted according to community and organizational needs
and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the General Ledger through journal entries, account maintenance, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end closing activities to ensure all accounting records are finalized within established timelines.
• Perform complex accounting entries including accruals, capital assets, debt, adjusting entries, technical accounting guidance to Finance Officers, and maintain Long-term debt schedules.
• Complete bank reconciliations for band administration accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain financial statements spec files and budgeting templates.
• Support the annual budgeting process by consolidating financial data and importing approved budgets into the accounting system.
• Assist with the annual external audit by preparing working papers and processing audit adjustments.
• Provide operational coverage in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll functions as required.
• Develop and maintain financial procedures, work instructions, and electronic records management systems.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Controller.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• Minimum three to five (3-5) years of experience working with General Ledger functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Proficiency in Sage 300, including General Ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and Bank modules.
• Experience preparing financial reports and account reconciliations
• Strong accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of professionalism, confidentiality, attention to detail, punctuality and regular attendance.
• Ability to manage competing priorities that meet deadlines, and highly organized
• Experience working with First Nations and knowledge of Anishinaabemowin and culture.

Salary Range: Grade 9, Step 1 $93,897 2nd Posting Date: October 09th, 2026 Closing Date: October 23rd, 2026